Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond) + Book Recommendations

<p><strong>In Episode 152, author Liz Nugent talks about her latest novel, <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lsm4AN"><u>Strange Sally Diamond</u></a>. Liz is known for her dark and psychological storytelling. <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lsm4AN"><u>Strange Sally Diamond</u></a> is character-driven, delving deep into psychology and trauma, and despite Sally’s damaged nature, Liz portrays her with empathy and nuance. <a href= "https://amzn.to/3Lsm4AN"><u>Strange Sally Diamond</u></a> challenges us to consider the “why” behind someone’s behavior. Plus, we get some great book recommendations from Liz.</strong></p> <p><span id="more-6002475"></span></p> <p><em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <p><a href= "https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-152-liz-nugent-author-of-strange-sally-diamond/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> <h2><strong>Highlights</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Liz shares a spoiler-free summary of <a href= "https://amzn.to/3Lsm4AN"><u>Strange Sally Diamond</u></a>.</li> <li>The literary character who inspired this story.</li> <li>The amazing way Liz wrote the psychological aspects in <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lsm4AN"><u>Strange Sally Diamond</u></a>.</li> <li>Why Liz finds it easier to write from the male perspective and how that changed (or didn’t!) for writing Sally.</li> <li>All about those two different endings (UK vs. US editions) and the reasoning behind it!</li> <li>Liz’s philosophy about opening lines.</li> <li>The inspiration behind the opening line for <a href= "https://amzn.to/3Lsm4AN">Strange Sally Diamond</a>.</li> <li>Liz shares a little about her next book — including her opening line (though that could change)!</li> <li>We get a little behind-the-scenes scoop about book cover art and an author’s role in choosing their book cover.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Liz’s Book Recommendations</strong> <a class= "spp-timestamp">[32:45]</a></h2> <p><str