Episode 45: Interview with The Anonymums authors Emilie Castera & Eve Goodfellow

In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie chats with authors Emilie Castera and Eve Goodfellow about their witty and fast-paced crime novel, A Bloody Merry Murder. Written as a duo, Emilie and Eve share how they bring their characters to life through alternating chapters, creating distinct voices and an addictive reading experience.The pair open up about the realities of self-publishing, from editing and cover design to the marketing hustle required to make their book stand out. They also reflect on the humorous side of parenting that inspired their story, and offer candid advice to aspiring writers on navigating rejection, building community, and staying motivated.Packed with laughs, honesty, and practical tips, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about writing partnerships, crime fiction, and the creative freedom of self-publishing.Follow Eve & Emilie here: https://www.instagram.com/the_anonymums_writers/Buy A Bloody Merry Murder here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bloody-Merry-Murder-Anonymums-Book-ebook/dp/B0FH6YQ895Books recommended in this episode:Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/everyone-in-my-family-has-killed-someone-2022-s-most-original-murder-mystery-benjamin-stevenson/7241473?ean=9781405953283&next=tAnybody Out There by Marian Keyes: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/anybody-out-there-british-book-awards-author-of-the-year-2022-marian-keyes/2441275?ean=9780241958469&next=tFundamentally by Nussaibah Younis: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/fundamentally-nussaibah-younis/7724900?ean=9781399623926&next=tMurder At The Hotel Orient by Alessanda Ranelli: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/murder-at-the-hotel-orient-alessandra-ranelli/7d3da23108639ef6?ean=9781399823203&next=t