Broadcaster and author Steph McGovern discusses her journey from journalism to writing fiction, focusing on her debut novel 'Deadline'. She shares insights into the writing process, character development, and the challenges of becoming a bestseller. Steph also offers advice for aspiring authors and shares her thoughts on the importance of dialogue in storytelling. The episode concludes with her recommendations for must-read books.

Books recommended in this episode:

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

A Neighbour's Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish

The Final Act Of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Botanist & The Mercy Chair by M.W. Craven

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson

Hunted by Abir Mukherjee