Kate Horan: From Classroom to Crime Thrillers

Host Pamela Cook interviews crime writer Kate Horan, to chat about  Kate's latest release, 'On the Edge,' a compelling thriller. On the agenda is Kate's journey to becoming a writer, her experience with the Faber Academy course, and the mentorship she received from Katherine Heyman. Kate shares the inspiration behind 'The Inheritance,' her debut novel, and the complexities of returning to an earlier manuscript for 'On the Edge.' The episode also touches on the structural and character development processes, the challenges of writing, and the significance of small-town settings. Pam also important news regarding the podcast in 2026. 1:27 Pamela's Writing and Podcast News 05:59 Substack Community and Subscriber Benefits 13:30 Kate Horan's Writing Journey 23:58 The Inheritance: Inspiration and Success 27:22 On the Edge: Themes and Storyline 29:43 Elevator Pitch for the Mystery Novel 31:12 Inspiration Behind the Story 33:09 Writing Process and Character Development 34:52 Challenges and Revisions 40:56 Small Town Setting and Its Importance 44:32 Character Development Techniques 48:00 Balancing Writing with Life 48:52 Promotion and Marketing Strategies 51:52 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Substack: https://writes4women.substack.com/   Kate Horan Website: click here Instagram: click here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal Country.           Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.