Writing power, justice and suspense with Anna Mazzola

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In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning author Anna Mazzola, who also writes thrillers under the pen name Anna Sharpe. Anna’s work is known for its atmosphere, urgency and moral depth.We talk about her CWA Gold Dagger–winning novel The Book of Secrets, her latest thriller Notes on a Drowning, named Thriller of the Month by The Times, Daily Mail, i-Paper and Express, and how real-world scandals, power, and injustice shape her fiction.Anna also shares how she balances writing with her work as a human rights and criminal justice solicitor, offers practical advice on finding writing time and discusses writing across genres.Buy Anna’s latest thriller, Notes on a Drowning, now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writersonline.substack.com/subscribe

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