![]() And as much as I enjoy those books, they are the farthest thing from my everyday life. KG: A lot of the suspense genre right now centers on married white women in the suburbs dealing with complicated family relationships with their husbands and others. What novels do you look to as inspirations for Like a Sister, and what tropes did you want to flip/tweak? With this story, I wanted to dive into the Strong Black Woman myth, Instagram influencer culture, and oh-so-complicated Daddy/Daughter dynamics.ĪS: The book really honors the suspense genre, but also feels wholly modern. So it’s based more on a headline than a crime. My first thought was: “How did a glamorous reality star go from living it up in downtown Manhattan to dying in the Bronx?” It all came together when I saw a newspaper headline about a black reality star who unfortunately was found dead in the Bronx of an overdose. I knew I didn’t want to write another series but wasn’t sure what to write. ![]() I was working on book three of my series when my publisher abruptly closed, leaving the series on pause. I’m really excited for your book, Secret Identity, coming out in March next year too. Kellye Garrett: First, hi Alex! Thank you so much for chatting with me. ![]()
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