Dervla McTieran: In Conversation with Rae Cairns

Rae Cairns hosts a compelling interview with bestselling crime author Dervla McTiernan, who shares insights on her latest book WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?. The conversation delves into McTiernan's writing process, the evolution of her craft from her first book to her ninth, and the thematic exploration of toxic relationships and the weaponization of media in her novel. McTiernan's personal journey, including her remarkable path to publication and her battle with a brain tumour, is also highlighted, offering an inspiring look at resilience and dedication to storytelling. Grab a cuppa, or pop on your headphones and walking shoes and enjoy! Episode Chapters(01:25 - 02:47) Women's Writing Circle and Retreat Information(07:36 - 09:06) Recognizing the Reality of Domestic Violence(15:49 - 16:48) Character vs. Story in Writing(18:58 - 19:51) Writing Process and Inner Voices(27:48 - 28:43) Leveraging Social Media for Writers(30:44 - 31:49) Contrasting Books and Building Empathy(44:34 - 45:33) Escape Through Engaging Fiction(52:27 - 53:43) Discovering Crime as a Genre(56:21 - 57:25) Collaboration Between Author and Narrator(01:08:18 - 01:03:41) Navigating Writing With Kindness and Authenticity   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Dervla McTiernan Website: click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here Buy What Happened to Nina here   Rae Cairns Website: click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here Buy Dying To Know here    Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here Buy Pamela's books here   This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal land.    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.