I’m thrilled to welcome Andrea Bartz back on Uncorking a Story. This time we discuss her latest novel, The Spare Room, and a big revelation!
Meet Andrea Bartz
Andrea is a Brooklyn-based journalist and the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese's Book Club pick WE WERE NEVER HERE. Her second thriller, THE HERD, was named a best book of 2020 by Real Simple, Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, CrimeReads, and other outlets. Her LA-Times bestselling debut, THE LOST NIGHT, was optioned for TV development by Mila Kunis. She joins me today to talk about her latest novel, THE SPARE ROOM.
Key Topics
00:00:00 Introducing Andrea Bartz
00:02:46 The Rise and Fall of Magazines: An Insider's Perspective
00:05:30 Author Andrea Bartz on the Importance of Sensitivity Readers
00:08:57 Andrea's Journey of Self-Discovery Through Fiction
00:10:29 Unpacking Complex Emotions Through Writing
00:13:04 Why Writing is the Ultimate Tool for Processing Emotions and Thoughts
00:23:45 From Wrestling with Plot to Bestseller: How Andrea Bartz Found Her Writing Process
00:26:27 The True Definition of a Writer: A Conversation on Control and Collaboration in the Writing Process
00:28:44 Choosing the Right Agent: How Andrea Bartz Found the Perfect Match for Her Thriller Writing Career
Buy The Spare Room
Amazon:https://amzn.to/413yLHf
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781984820495
Connect With Andrea
Website: https://www.andreabartz.com/
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