97: Victoria West on Never Alone, Breaking Into Publishing & Writing Diverse Stories That Feel Real

In this episode of In My Good Books, I’m joined by psychological thriller author Victoria West to talk about her debut novel Never Alone, her unconventional journey into publishing, and why authentic representation in fiction matters more than ever.Victoria shares the story behind Never Alone, a tense and atmospheric psychological thriller that explores isolation, identity, and the secrets we carry. We dive into the inspiration behind the novel, her writing process, and how she builds suspense while keeping her characters emotionally grounded and relatable.This episode is a must-listen for readers who love psychological thrillers, aspiring writers curious about the publishing journey, and anyone interested in how storytelling is evolving to better reflect the world we live in.Find Victoria here: https://www.vwauthor.com/Buy Never Alone: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/never-alone-victoria-west/3df9f6048e999fc9?ean=9781836730439&next=tBooks recommended in this episode: Sick to Death: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/sick-people-chris-bridges/7613746?ean=9780008698140&next=tThe Marriage Act: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-marriage-act-john-marrs/5753433?ean=9781529071191&next=tOne by One: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/one-by-one-a-completely-unputdownable-crime-thriller-sam-frances/5d33ef25e38e9acb?ean=9781035418442&next=t