Bianca Marais

Co-hosts the podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing. Teaches creative writing and was named a winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award for Creative Writing at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies.

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Jun 29, 2025 • 36min

Bianca Marais, "A Most Puzzling Murder" (Harper Collins, 2025)

Bianca Marais, co-host of The Shit No One Tells You About Writing and a celebrated creative writing instructor, shares insights about her intriguing book, A Most Puzzling Murder. The conversation explores the life of Destiny Whip, a reclusive former prodigy unraveling dark family secrets on Eerie Island. Marais discusses themes of isolation, the significance of a plus-size protagonist, and how gothic elements enrich the narrative. She emphasizes reader engagement through puzzles and the personal growth stemming from Destiny's journey.

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