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Louise Hegerty: I Turned Down A Publishing Deal
Manage episode 507952249 series 3428806
In this episode of The Conversation with Nadine Matheson, I am thrilled to welcome debut author Louise Hegarty, whose captivating novel Fair Play is taking the literary world by storm. Join us as we delve into Louise's journey from writing short stories to crafting her first novel, exploring the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way.
Louise shares her insights on the intricacies of plotting a murder mystery, the importance of structure in storytelling, and how her passion for detective novels shaped her writing. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster of the publishing process, from securing an agent to navigating the whirlwind of submissions and offers, and how she managed to keep her sense of self amid the chaos.
Set against the backdrop of a New Year's Eve gathering that takes a dark turn, Fair Play intertwines themes of grief and mystery as protagonist Abigail grapples with her brother's unexpected death. Louise reveals the inspiration behind her characters and the fascinating research that informed her narrative, making this episode a treasure trove for aspiring writers and fans of psychological thrillers alike.
Buy Fair Play
Don't forget that you now pre-order my new book, The Shadow Carver.
Subscribe to my Substack: The Writer's Verdict
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https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson
Purchase books by the featured authors through my affiliate shop on Bookshop.org
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171 episodes
Manage episode 507952249 series 3428806
In this episode of The Conversation with Nadine Matheson, I am thrilled to welcome debut author Louise Hegarty, whose captivating novel Fair Play is taking the literary world by storm. Join us as we delve into Louise's journey from writing short stories to crafting her first novel, exploring the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way.
Louise shares her insights on the intricacies of plotting a murder mystery, the importance of structure in storytelling, and how her passion for detective novels shaped her writing. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster of the publishing process, from securing an agent to navigating the whirlwind of submissions and offers, and how she managed to keep her sense of self amid the chaos.
Set against the backdrop of a New Year's Eve gathering that takes a dark turn, Fair Play intertwines themes of grief and mystery as protagonist Abigail grapples with her brother's unexpected death. Louise reveals the inspiration behind her characters and the fascinating research that informed her narrative, making this episode a treasure trove for aspiring writers and fans of psychological thrillers alike.
Buy Fair Play
Don't forget that you now pre-order my new book, The Shadow Carver.
Subscribe to my Substack: The Writer's Verdict
"Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️
https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson
Purchase books by the featured authors through my affiliate shop on Bookshop.org
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
171 episodes
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