Author Interview Anna Downes - Red River Road

Send us Fan Mail Anna Downes absolutely goes there with us. We chat her newest book Red River Road and during our discussion we get into: domestic violence, cycles of violence, victim blaming and so much more. Anna also has breaking news she shares near the end of the interview!!!!! We cannot wait for you to hear what is in store for her. TW: DV, SA, Kidnapping FULL SPOILERS during this interview https://anna-downes.com/ Follow Her here: https://www.instagram.com/anna_downes_writer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Gabby Petito Case: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-case-story-deaths/ IFS: https://psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/inpsych/2022/winter-2022/internal-family-systems-therapy Jess Hill: www.jesshill.net Show Notes: 0:00-2:00 Introduction 2:00-7:45 The Safe Place (no spoilers), Why does Anna Write thrillers? 8:00-15:00 Why did the book open in such a chaotic way? 15:00-22:00 Why solo van travel, what was the inspiration? Gabby Petito discussion 22:00-29:00 The real dangers women face 29:15- 36:00 Creating the male characters and the dangers of a "hot take" 38:00 - 43:00 female relationships, women empowering women, why Katie and Beth were perfect for one another 44:00- does she seek any inspiration from her own life for her characters? Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content and behind the scenes content with us at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@bookswithyourbesties Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone. Support the show Subscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclub Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/ Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclub Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.