🎙️ INTERVIEW: Writing Gothic Historical Thrillers w/ Hester Musson
​** This is a LIVE interview with author Hester Musson about the craft of writing and reality of building a writing career. Attendees will be sent a recording after the interview. **
​How can we write historical thrillers that captivate readers?Â
​Hester Musson is the debut author of The Beholders, a novel that tells the story of Harriet, a young maid newly employed at a country house in the 1870s. Harriet soon finds herself entranced by her mistress. The story is told through Harriet’s diary, through which readers experience the mysteries of Finton Hall.Â
​Join us for a conversation with Hester as we discuss her writing process, her interest in gothic elements, and the inspiration behind her debut novel.Â
​We'll also explore:Â
​Her experiences as a debut authorÂ
​Hester's writing processÂ
​The elements of riveting historical thrillerÂ
​How she chose the structure for her bookÂ
​About Hester Musson Â
​Hester Musson studied at Bristol University and the RCS in Glasgow. She worked as an actress and autocue operator in London before writing full time, and now lives in Scotland. The Beholders is her debut novel.Â
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​Parul Bavishi and Matt Trinetti are the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, creators of the webby-nominated Writers' Hour daily writing sessions, and hosts of the London Writers' Salon podcast.
​Parul Bavishi has been an editor for over a decade. In addition to running LWS she helps thriller, YA and non-fiction writers level up their craft and get published. She writes and edits for the Story Grid. She has worked as an editor and literary scout at Random House, Quercus & Eccles Fisher. She analyses TV hit shows (Killing Eve, Ozark, Game of Thrones) on the Story Grid Showrunners Podcast.
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