Writing Podcast Episode 711: Emma Styles dives into her new crime thriller, 'The Shark'

Australian noir has become a huge sub-genre in the world of fiction and UK-based author Emma Styles brings it to the beaches of Western Australia in her latest novel, The Shark. In this episode, Emma shares her inspiration for writing the book, the pressure of completing her latest adult novel and the process of putting the dual (sometimes unreliable, sometimes unlikeable) narratives together. She also explores the publishing journey and shares a top tip for writers. 00:00 Welcome05:33 Writing tip: Don’t put off your writing dream08:28 WIN!: The Writers Retreat by Victoria Brownlee11:15 Word of the week: ‘Shallop’13:04 Writer in residence: Emma Styles14:42 Inspiration for the book18:00 Crafting characters21:21 Writing unlikable women24:30 Complex crime characters25:19 Why two young women?28:02 Alternating POV method29:22 Planning vs pantsing32:22 Adult crime not YA34:18 Landing The Shark book deal36:11 The supportive publishing world37:39 Writing about Australia from UK40:38 The setting for her next book43:10 Trusting your instincts44:16 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.