Rae Cairns hosts a compelling interview with bestselling crime author Dervla McTiernan, who shares insights on her latest book WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?. The conversation delves into McTiernan's writing process, the evolution of her craft from her first book to her ninth, and the thematic exploration of toxic relationships and the weaponization of media in her novel. McTiernan's personal journey, including her remarkable path to publication and her battle with a brain tumour, is also highlighted, offering an inspiring look at resilience and dedication to storytelling.

Grab a cuppa, or pop on your headphones and walking shoes and enjoy!



Episode Chapters
(01:25 - 02:47) Women's Writing Circle and Retreat Information
(07:36 - 09:06) Recognizing the Reality of Domestic Violence
(15:49 - 16:48) Character vs. Story in Writing
(18:58 - 19:51) Writing Process and Inner Voices
(27:48 - 28:43) Leveraging Social Media for Writers
(30:44 - 31:49) Contrasting Books and Building Empathy
(44:34 - 45:33) Escape Through Engaging Fiction
(52:27 - 53:43) Discovering Crime as a Genre
(56:21 - 57:25) Collaboration Between Author and Narrator
(01:08:18 - 01:03:41) Navigating Writing With Kindness and Authenticity



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Dervla McTiernan

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Rae Cairns

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This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal land.

Rae Cairns hosts a compelling interview with bestselling crime author Dervla McTiernan, who shares insights on her latest book <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/What-Happened-Nina-Dervla-McTiernan/dp/0063042258" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/What-Happened-Nina-Dervla-McTiernan/dp/0063042258&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1709244532405000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yWcTLMuD0kdEZPW25UmHk">WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?</a>. The conversation delves into McTiernan's writing process, the evolution of her craft from her first book to her ninth, and the thematic exploration of toxic relationships and the weaponization of media in her novel. McTiernan's personal journey, including her remarkable path to publication and her battle with a brain tumour, is also highlighted, offering an inspiring look at resilience and dedication to storytelling.
Grab a cuppa, or pop on your headphones and walking shoes and enjoy!
 Episode Chapters (01:25 - 02:47) Women's Writing Circle and Retreat Information (07:36 - 09:06) Recognizing the Reality of Domestic Violence (15:49 - 16:48) Character vs. Story in Writing (18:58 - 19:51) Writing Process and Inner Voices (27:48 - 28:43) Leveraging Social Media for Writers (30:44 - 31:49) Contrasting Books and Building Empathy (44:34 - 45:33) Escape Through Engaging Fiction (52:27 - 53:43) Discovering Crime as a Genre (56:21 - 57:25) Collaboration Between Author and Narrator (01:08:18 - 01:03:41) Navigating Writing With Kindness and Authenticity
 
SHOW NOTES:
Writes4Women
<a href="http://www.writes4women.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.writes4women.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614498304853000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGsoqHkpPpyoq3HyqGd7t_wqWjIxA">www.writes4women.com</a>
Facebook @writes4women
Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast
 
W4W Patreon
<a href="https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614498304853000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE9LmHOmCvdcpSb2jfvDPYP6LGc_A">https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon</a>
 
Dervla McTiernan
Website: click <a href="https://dervlamctiernan.com/">here</a>
Facebook: click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DervlaMcTiernan/">here</a>
Instagram: click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dervlamctiernan/">here</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/raecairnswrites/"></a>Buy What Happened to Nina <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/what-happened-to-nina--dervla-mctiernan/book/9781460760147.html">here</a>
 
Rae Cairns
Website: click <a href="https://www.raecairns.com/">here</a>
Facebook: click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raecairnsauthor/">here</a>
Instagram: click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raecairnswrites/">here</a>
Buy Dying To Know <a href="https://www.raecairns.com/dying-to-know">here </a>
 
Pamela Cook
<a href="http://www.pamelacook.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.pamelacook.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614498304853000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHX6jiL_wYjUMAktl7S_8rTUNUAEw">www.pamelacook.com.au</a>
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Twitter: click <a href="https://twitter.com/pamelacookau">here </a>
Instagram: click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pamelacookwrites/">here</a>
Buy Pamela's books <a href="https://www.pamelacook.com.au/shop">here</a>
 
This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal land.

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com

Celebrating Women's Voices and Supporting Women Writers

Writes4Women

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com

Rae Cairns hosts a compelling interview with bestselling crime author Dervla McTiernan, who shares insights on her latest book WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?

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