Read This: Louise Milligan Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve

Louise Milligan, an acclaimed investigative journalist in Australia, dives into her transition from real-life crime reporting to fiction writing with her debut novel, 'Pheasant’s Nest.' She shares how her Irish Catholic upbringing influenced her storytelling and the importance of empathy in journalism. Milligan discusses the therapeutic aspects of writing and creating complex characters, including a police officer grappling with PTSD. The conversation also addresses balancing serious themes with humor while teasing her upcoming second book set in Ireland.