Episode 92 Writing Thriller Novels and Must-Read Summer Book Recommendations with Author Andrea Bartz

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Bestselling thriller author Andrea Bartz talks about her latest novel "The Last Ferry Out" and her journey from magazine editor to full-time author. Andrea shares the inspiration behind her Mexico-set thriller about expats harboring secrets, discusses her writing process as a "pantser" rather than plotter, and reveals how she built her authority in the publishing world through her popular Substack newsletter "Get It Write."The conversation also features fantastic summer reading recommendations of speculative fiction, psychological thrillers, and compelling memoirs. Andrea recommends "Darkly" by Marisha Pessl and "The Guilt Trip" by Somya Dave. Maura and Christie share their picks, including "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr, "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern, and Ina Garten's memoir.Perfect for book lovers seeking their next great read and aspiring authors interested in the writing life and insights into the publishing industry.

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