How did you become a thriller writer?
I wanted to be a writer from the age of 12, but growing up in country towns like Gundagai, I felt that I had nothing to write about. I like to think I became a journalist to gather material, but I fell in love with newspapers. It wasn’t until my late 30s that I wrote [debut novel] The Suspect. That triggered a bidding war and every dream I ever had of being a writer came true.
Where do you begin with a novel?
I start with an idea – a ‘what if’ – and then I create a character. From that moment, the story unfolds organically, without plotting or planning. I figure if I don’t see the twists coming, neither will the reader.…
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The Australian Women's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2021