Karin Slaughter

Crime-writing behemoth Karin Slaughter is here with our first ever writer's routine! With over 35 million copies of 17 books sold, in over 36 languages, Karin is one of the world's most popular thriller writers. Her new novel, 'The Good Daughter', focuses on a woman's attempt to come to terms with a traumatising childhood, and explores what being a defence lawyer is like in small-town America. Although the subject of the book is pretty harrowing, the interview is mainly about over-used words, Willy Wonka and how she gets her work done. Also, the first of our Distinguished Diaries feature sees us look at how Founding Father Benjamin Franklin got his work done. PLUS, there's some music on in the background that will hopefully transport you to a back-street French cafe, where you mumble out something that sounds like, 'Croque Monsieur, s'il vous plait', but you'll get served 2 packets of crisps and a glass of apple juice. @writerspod writersroutine@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karin Slaughter, a bestselling thriller author known for her gripping narratives and keen insights into violence against women, joins the conversation. She discusses her latest book set in Georgia, exploring the emotional aftermath of tragedy in a small town. They delve into the balance of clue revelation and suspense in mystery writing. Karin shares her experiences as a woman in crime fiction, addressing the need for authentic portrayals of trauma. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adapting her work for television and the influence of generational storytelling.

Special guest host Karin Slaughter interviews crime writer Wanda M. Morris. They discuss their experiences as in-house lawyers in employment law, upcoming book on heirs property in low country Georgia, denial of generational wealth, and the portrayal of trees in picture books. The episode also explores a dark Irish family in 'The Beasting' and announces the next guest and book pick.