Elle Marr is the author of The Lies We Bury, a newly released thriller. She strives to tell powerful and compelling stories of womxn who demonstrate resilience in the face of great obstacles. She is also the author of a 2020 thriller release, The Missing Sister. 

“The suspenseful plot is matched by the convincing portrayal of the vulnerable Claire, who just wants to lead a normal life. Marr is a writer to watch.” - Publishers Weekly

In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:

• Consuming art to get inspired
• Giving yourself breaks and not writing every day
• And more

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This Week’s Writing Prompt

This week’s writing prompt: Write a scene in which a long held secret is revealed over a meal. Is the meal symbolic of the secret? How do your characters digest this new information while consuming their food? Do they even continue eating at all or do the utensils they clutch remain tools of nourishment or become weapons?

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In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:

• Georgina Cross - Author of The Stepdaughter
• A.H. Kim - Author of A Good Family

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