Andrea Mara on Such a Nice Girl: When Friendship and Motherhood Collide In this episode bestselling author Andrea Mara joins me to talk about her gripping new thriller Such a Nice Girl, released today. We get into the story behind the book, which begins the morning after a glamorous wedding when two mothers wake to find their daughters missing. What follows is a tense and emotional unravelling of friendship, trust, and the quiet fears that sit beneath family life. Andrea shares what inspired the novel and how she builds that sense of unease that keeps readers turning pages. We also talk about her writing process, the balance between character and plot and how much she loves to come up with great red herrings. Of course, no episode of Best Book Forward is complete without book recommendations. Here are the books that have shaped Andrea. You’ll find links to buy below: Books by Andrea: Such A Nice Girl All Her Fault It Should Have Been You Andrea’s Book Choices: It by Stephen King The Jackson Brodie Series by Kate Atkinson The Chimney Sweeper Boy by Barbara Vine Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Margot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Other Books Mentioned On Writing by Stephen King Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson Small Mercies by Denis Lehane Long Bright River by Liz Moore Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara I’ll be back next week with another author conversation, and I’d love for you to join me for that too. In the meantime, if you’ve enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review Best Book Forward, and don’t forget to tell your friends. It really helps new listeners discover the show. See you tomorrow, and happy listening. Listen & Subscribe Now: https://best-book-forward.captivate.fm/listen To stay in touch with Best Book Forward news please follow me on Instagram @bestbookforward or visit my website: https://bestbookforward.org/ Andrea Mara on Such a Nice Girl: When Friendship and Motherhood Collide In this episode bestselling author Andrea Mara joins me to talk about her gripping new thriller Such a Nice Girl, released today. We get into the story behind the book, which begins the morning after a glamorous wedding when two mothers wake to find their daughters missing. What follows is a tense and emotional unravelling of friendship, trust, and the quiet fears that sit beneath family life. Andrea shares what inspired the novel and how she builds that sense of unease that keeps readers turning pages. We also talk about her writing process, the balance between character and plot, and the journey to becoming a bestselling thriller author. It is a really fascinating look at how a story comes together and what drives her to keep writing darker, more complex narratives. What we talk about: The inspiration behind Such a Nice GirlWhy stories about motherhood and friendship resonate so deeplyBuilding suspense through character and everyday fearsAndrea’s writing process and how her ideas developHer journey to becoming a bestselling author Books that shaped Andrea Of course, no episode of Best Book Forward is complete without book recommendations. Here are the books that have shaped Andrea. You’ll find links to buy below: I’ll be back next week with another author conversation, and I’d love for you to join me for that too. In the meantime, if you’ve enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review Best Book Forward, and don’t forget to tell your friends. It really helps new listeners discover the show. See you tomorrow, and happy listening. Listen & Subscribe Now: https://best-book-forward.captivate.fm/listen To stay in touch with Best Book Forward news please follow me on Instagram @bestbookforward or visit my website: https://bestbookforward.org/
