Writing Podcast Episode 727: Petronella McGovern relives her latest thriller, 'Every Time She Wakes'

Every day we experience ‘sliding doors moments’ – those decisions we make that unwittingly affect the future. In this episode, bestselling author Petronella McGovern explores this concept through her own life and via the plot of her latest novel, Every Time She Wakes. As well as sharing the inspiration and research into this story, she also shares the evolution of her life as a writer and advice for writers wanting to grow their wordcount.

00:00 Welcome

09:04 Writing tip: Stop thinking, start writing

11:20 Writers in the wild

14:26 WIN: When the Party’s Over by Katie Hoskins

15:56 Word of the Week: ‘Futz’

16:51 Interview with: Petronella McGovern

18:57 Elevator pitch for Every Time She Wakes

20:44 Inspiration for the novel

22:54 Bushfire setting

26:45 Structure and research

29:38 The mind-bending rules of time travel