Valerie interviews B.M. Carroll, whose latest thriller, One of Us Is Missing, revolves around a family dealing with a mysterious disappearance of one family member during a concert. The conversation also touches on B.M. Carroll's writing process, character development, and the importance of feedback and rewriting. 00:00 Introduction and shoutout to AWC graduate Richard Pritchard on this third book01:55 Nat Newman’s writing tips02:50 Words at Dawn writing group05:19 Avoiding info dumps09:32 Book giveaway: Blackwater by Jacqueline Ross15:49 Interview with B. M. Carroll22:44 The creative process and panic23:32 Editing and major rewrites25:59 Timeline of writing and rewriting30:18 Character development and authenticity37:27 Writing routine and word count goals40:09 Name change and genre shift42:35 Top tips for aspiring writers46:34 Conclusion and fun fact Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.