Karin Slaughter on Crafting Suspenseful Thrillers and Navigating the Pandemic

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.This interview originally aired in the summer of 2021. In this episode of What to Read Next, we sit down with bestselling thriller author Karin Slaughter. We discuss her journey from writing childhood murder stories to becoming a renowned crime novelist. Karin opens up about the influence of trauma in her novels, the challenges of writing during the pandemic, and how she incorporates women's perspectives in a traditionally male-dominated genre. This conversation is filled with laughs, insights into her creative process, and fantastic book recommendations.Key Takeaways:Karin’s Early WritingMultiple Cats, Chaos at HomeFinding Her Voice in Crime FictionIncorporating the Pandemic into FictionThe Power of Fiction in Addressing TraumaBook Mentioned:False Witness by Karin Slaughter https://amzn.to/47RgUZkBook Recommendations:Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger https://amzn.to/3BuSEQBThe Fiancée by Kate White https://amzn.to/3Nip6YRRoar by Cecelia Ahern https://amzn.to/3BvPEDAHow the Word is Passed by Clint Smith https://amzn.to/3Y8tY9lWhere to Find Karin Slaughter:Website: KarinSlaughter.comFacebook: Karin SlaughterInstagram: @karinslaughterauthorTwitter: @SlaughterKarinWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UEMentioned in this episode:Advertise with UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us