Hitchcockian Suspense in the Startup World: Author Kelsey Rae Dimberg on Snake Oil

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.In this episode, Laura chats with Kelsey Rae Dimberg, author of the upcoming novel Snake Oil (https://amzn.to/3XyRmLS). Kelsey discusses the inspiration behind her book, a Hitchcockian suspense set in the high-pressure world of San Francisco startups. The story centers around three women involved with a wellness company named Radical and explores themes of wellness culture, corporate tension, and high-stakes deception. Kelsey also shares her thoughts on the wellness industry and how it influenced her writing.Highlights:Kelsey's background and the concept behind her novel Snake Oil.Discuss the wellness industry and the fine line between genuine wellness practices and snake oil salesmanship.Exploration of startups and the culture of overselling.The dynamic between the three women characters in Snake Oil.Kelsey's reading preferences and recent book recommendations.Books Mentioned in the Episode:Snake Oil by Kelsey Rae Dimberg – https://amzn.to/3XyRmLSSkippy Dies by Paul Murray - https://amzn.to/3MVYcpJKate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie series – https://amzn.to/3TBPCA0Margaret Millar's Novels - https://amzn.to/3MY4RQhThe Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard – https://amzn.to/3XSsFLtWhere to Find Kelsey Rae Dimberg:Website: kelseyraedimberg.comInstagram: @kraedimbergWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts. Join our What to Read Next Blog Community to get bonus book recommendations, listen to podcasts, and connect with other readers. As a podcast listener, you'll get 20% off your membership forever. Click here to sign up. (https://wtrnblog.substack.com/e3630d38) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UE