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This week, we’re diving into the unmasking of one of the world’s most successful authors. Freida McFadden, the bestselling author behind The Housemaid, has officially revealed her true identity as Dr. Sara Cohen. We wonder 'why now', talk about imposter syndrome, and discuss why authors use pseudonyms.

Plus, we of course chat about some AI-related stories: we go over some of your comments about our last episode on the Shy Girl scandal, talk about the allegation that editors are using LLMs to help them decide which books to pick up, and talk about scam emails again - this people pretending to be editors.

00:00 Intro

00:46 Shy Girl Fallout - Audience Comments

14:17 Chat G-P-Cheat? - Are Editors Using LLMs?

25:05 Something Phishy - Fake Editor Emails Spike

33:58 Not Just The Housemaid - McFadden's Secret Revealed

45:10 Stranger Than Fiction - Nadine's Idea Factory

50:57 Final Chapter - Stellar Adaptations

Links:

Some editors 'uploading confidential manuscripts to Chat GPT'

Scam emails impersonating editors on the rise

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals real identity

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