New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author, Sarah Pearse, spoke to me about Agatha Christie's legacy, how to write plausible police procedurals, and the place that inspired her latest, "The Retreat."

Sarah Pearse is the author of The Sanatorium, a stunning crime fiction debut, instant New York Times and international bestseller, as well as a Reese’s Book Club selection and critical success.

Her second novel, The Retreat, is Book Two in her bestselling Detective Elin Warner series, and another locked-room style thriller People magazine called, "The Shining but with a full house.”

New York Times bestselling author Ashley Audrain said of the book, “Sarah Pearse has expertly crafted another eerie, atmospheric thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder as you read. A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets. An absorbing escape!”

Sarah Pearse studied English literature and creative writing at the University of Warwick before completing a postgraduate diploma in broadcast journalism and has worked in marketing and publicity for a variety of household brands.

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In this file Sarah Pearse and I discussed:

The best writing advice she's ever received
How this #writermom wrote a bestseller on maternity leave
Using folklore, famously haunted, and sacred places in your writing
What mind maps and natural descriptions can do for your setting
The best way to conquer your nerves and win the day
Her thoughts on rejection
And a lot more!

Show Notes:

sarahpearse.co.uk

The Retreat: A Novel by Sarah Pearse (Amazon Affiliate)

The Sanatorium: A Novel by Sarah Pearse (Amazon Affiliate)

Sarah Pearse on Facebook

Sarah Pearse on Instagram

Sarah Pearse on Twitter

Kelton Reid on Twitter

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