Writing suspense and survival with bestselling author Gytha Lodge

Gytha takes us behind the scenes of her latest novel - a dark, twist-filled story of love, betrayal, and survival set in Cambridge’s shadowy academic world. She opens up about stepping away from her beloved series, the challenges of writing when real life mirrors fiction a little too closely, and how she rediscovered her creative flow.We also explore her remarkable career as a playwright, video game writer, and novelist, discuss the art of crafting killer twists, and explore what it takes to keep readers hooked across multiple books.Whether you’re a fan of Gytha’s DCI Jonah Sheen crime series or simply love a smart, propulsive thriller, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of writing wisdom.Buy Dead to Me. 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