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This interview originally aired in the summer of 2021. 

In this episode of What to Read Next, we sit down with bestselling thriller author Karin Slaughter. We discuss her journey from writing childhood murder stories to becoming a renowned crime novelist. Karin opens up about the influence of trauma in her novels, the challenges of writing during the pandemic, and how she incorporates women's perspectives in a traditionally male-dominated genre. This conversation is filled with laughs, insights into her creative process, and fantastic book recommendations.

Key Takeaways:

• Karin’s Early Writing
• Multiple Cats, Chaos at Home
• Finding Her Voice in Crime Fiction
• Incorporating the Pandemic into Fiction
• The Power of Fiction in Addressing Trauma

Book Mentioned:

• False Witness by Karin Slaughter https://amzn.to/47RgUZk

Book Recommendations:

1. Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger https://amzn.to/3BuSEQB
2. The Fiancée by Kate White https://amzn.to/3Nip6YR
3. Roar by Cecelia Ahern https://amzn.to/3BvPEDA
4. How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith https://amzn.to/3Y8tY9l

Where to Find Karin Slaughter:

• Website: KarinSlaughter.com
• Facebook: Karin Slaughter
• Instagram: @karinslaughterauthor
• Twitter: @SlaughterKarin

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