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In this episode of the What to Read Next podcast, Laura chats with Sam Tschida, the talented author behind the witty and engaging rom-com mysteries like Siri, Who Am I? (https://amzn.to/3WHG2fF) and Errands and Espionage (https://amzn.to/3WFPX5J). Sam shares her journey from law school dropout to full-time author, balancing the chaos of motherhood with her passion for storytelling. They discuss the inspirations behind Sam's unique blend of romance and mystery, her favorite reads, and the challenges of writing in today's fast-paced world.

Key Takeaways:

• Sam’s Journey: Learn about Sam's unconventional path to becoming a writer, including her time in law school and how a spontaneous writing session at Starbucks led to her first book.
• Writing Inspiration: Sam explains how the everyday chaos of motherhood inspires her characters, particularly the juggling act that feels akin to being a spy.
• Book Highlights: Dive into Sam's latest releases, including Errands and Espionage, a rom-com mystery featuring a CIA agent mom, and Siri, Who Am I?, an amnesia-driven rom-com.
• Reading Recommendations: Discover Sam’s favorite recent reads, including Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto and Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson.
• Behind the Scenes: Sam shares humorous anecdotes about her life, like her 90s-style parenting hacks and the challenges of maintaining a social media presence as a writer.

Books Mentioned:

• Errands and Espionage by Sam Tschida https://amzn.to/3WFPX5J
• Siri, Who Am I? by Sam Tschida https://amzn.to/3WHG2fF
• Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto https://amzn.to/3SInjzu
• Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson https://amzn.to/3LXBOLY
• Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala https://amzn.to/3yycnh4
• Finlay Donovan Series by Elle Cosimano https://amzn.to/3WGVvwx
• Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack https://amzn.to/3LZPKoT

Where to Find Sam Tschida:

• Website: www.samtchida.com (Updated soon!)
• Instagram: @TheRealSamTschida
• TikTok: @TheRealSamTschida

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