Show Notes
I had such a fascinating conversation with author Caitlin Mullen, whose second novel, Heather, has just been released in June and is already a USA Today bestseller! Caitlin’s debut, Please See Us, came out in March 2020—quite literally at the start of the global pandemic—and we talked about what it was like to try to launch a writing career during such an unprecedented time, the challenges of publishing during those early pandemic years, and how that experience shaped her as an author. We also dive into Heather, a gripping cold-case mystery set in the New Jersey Pine Barrens that explores mothers and daughters, the secrets we keep, and the far-reaching consequences of our choices. Caitlin shares what drew her to this story and how her own writing has evolved since her Edgar Award–winning debut. If you love atmospheric mysteries, complicated female characters, and books that stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page, you’ll want to add Heather to your list—and you’ll definitely want to listen to this conversation with Caitlin!
Website: www.caitlinmullen.com IG: @caitlin_e_mullen
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