Episode 496: Paula Hawkins, Author of A Slow Fire Burning

Author Paula Hawkins (The Girl on the Train, Into the Water) joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her latest novel A Slow Fire Burning. "One of the things I thought about a lot writing this novel is what is appropriate justice? Who gets what they deserve?" Hawkins tells Ford. "Should you restore order to the world? Is that your obligation as a crime novelist? Or should you be realistic?" To learn more about Paula Hawkins, visit her official website and follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Also read our print interview with the author from 2015. Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and Basic Pitches.