What are the secrets to successful crime writing? One of Australia’s most widely read crime writers Michael Robotham talks with Michaela Kalowski about the writing process for his bestsellers, and the art of creating psychological thrillers that you can’t put down.
Michael Robotham was a former feature writer and investigative reporter working alongside forensic psychologists in Britain, Australia, and America. His debut thriller, The Suspect, sold over a million copies and has been adapted for the screen along with Michael’s other thriller, The Secrets She Keeps. Michael is currently the only Australian to twice win the UK’s Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel.
Michaela Kalowski is an interviewer, moderator and curator for ideas and writers festivals. She's interviewed the likes of Margaret Atwood, David Mitchell and Stan Grant. She's conducted interviews & presented programs across ABC radio, curates the annual on-air writers festival, Big Weekend of Books, and recently co-wrote/co-presented the podcast Laya's Way Home for ABC RN.
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