Thriller 101

151 Unhinged Characters and the Truth About Getting Published with Marisa Walz


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Debut author Marisa Walz joins the show to talk about her psychological suspense novel Good Intentions. It's story about obsession, grief, and moral ambiguity that kept her up all night plotting after a single book inspired her to finally write it. 

Marisa shares: 

  • What the publishing journey really looks like
  • How she balances writing unlikable protagonists
  • The unexpected challenges that come after you finally land that book deal

Bio: Marisa Walz is the author of Good Intentions, her debut psychological suspense novel. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and two young children.

Learn more about Marisa here: https://www.marisawalz.com/

Connect with Marisa here: https://www.instagram.com/marisacwalz/


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