In this episode of In Her Words, we sit down with Kristen L. Berry - author of the powerful debut novel We Don’t Talk About Carol to explore the inspiration behind her gripping blend of family drama, social justice, and suspense. Kristen shares how pandemic walks and true crime podcasts sparked her storytelling, the realities behind missing Black women in America, and her journey from a career in PR to a two-book deal with Penguin Random House. A must-listen for aspiring writers and women navigating the entertainment and publishing worlds.

• Listen to Kristen's journey from first draft to first book deal

• Tips for writers: building your pitch, finding your voice, and querying agent 

• Plus: Why We Don’t Talk About Carol is one of the most compelling reads of the year

  
  

In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment. With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond.

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