Alice Hunter, author of 'The Serial Killer's Wife' - Psychological Thriller writer talks about working in a prison, genre tricks, and a chaotic work space.
Alice drew inspiration from her work in prisons for her debut novel's complex relationships.
Hunter emphasizes adaptability in structuring writing time and staying fresh with engaging plot twists.
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Debut Writer's Inspiration from Prison Experience
Alice Hunter, a debut writer, draws inspiration from her previous work in a prison setting, where she interacted with individuals involved in serious offenses. Her book, 'The Serial Killer's Wife,' delves into the complex dynamics of relationships with individuals who have committed crimes.
Detailed Writing Room Setup and Plotting Process
Alice Hunter's cluttered writing room reflects her plotting process, involving post-it notes, whiteboards, and index cards. She meticulously plans out characters, themes, and timelines, integrating unexpected elements like an unknown narrator. Hunter's focus on character development and maintaining reader engagement drives her strategic plot twists.
Adaptability in Writing Routine and Future Story Planning
Reflecting on her writing routine during lockdown, Alice Hunter emphasizes adaptability in structuring writing time around commitments. Learning from her debut novel experience, Hunter plans to prioritize early morning walks for idea generation and avoid timeline errors in future stories. She aims to stay fresh in the psychological thriller genre by seeking unique narrative structures and engaging plot twists.
For our last episode of the year, we chat to psychological thriller debutant Alice Hunter. Her book is 'The Serial Killer's Wife', and tells the story of Beth Hardcastle, whose perfect marriage is obliterated when the police show up and report her husband Tom is missing.
Alice worked in prisons, part of a team offering rehabilitation courses to in-mates, often those who'd committed violent crimes. That, and her psychology degree, offered her vast experience to write the book. We talk about how conversations with in-mates wives prompted the idea for the book, and then how she streamlined the idea and worked on character.
You can hear about Alice's working day, her chaotic work-space, and how lockdown affected her enthusiasm to write.
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