Ep 64: Meet Cute… or Murder? with Shailee Thompson

In this conversation, we sit down with Shailee Thompson to talk about her novel How To Lose a Guy In Ten Dates.  It's a fabulous book unlike one you will have read before - a mix of Rom Com and Slasher, which will have you on the edge of your seat waiting for the potential kiss, and the next inevitable death. We discuss the heart behind her writing, the themes that shaped this book, and the deeper questions it asks about identity, relationships, and what it means to truly see yourself clearly. This is one of those episodes where we go beyond the plot. We talk about: The inspiration behind the story How personal experience shapes fiction The emotional undercurrents running through the book The complexity of relationships and self-discovery What readers might notice on a second read   Themes We Explore This episode touches on: Growth and change The tension between who we are and who we think we should be Vulnerability and courage The power of storytelling to help us understand ourselves If you love character-driven stories and conversations that dig into the "why" behind a book, you'll enjoy this one. A Few Standout Moments Shaylee sharing what first sparked the idea for the book The discussion around how characters develop beyond the original plan Reflections on what readers have connected with most The reminder that stories often reveal something back to us   Have you read the book yet? What did you notice about the characters? Did anything surprise you? We'd love to hear your thoughts.   AND IF YOU LOVE DISCUSSING BOOKS: Join our bookclub here for insider author chats: https://www.betweenthelinesaustralia.com/bookclub2026