In this episode, we chatted with Alexandra Shapiro, criminal defense lawyer and debut author as of 2021. We asked Alexandra about working with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, how her career as a lawyer helped her creative writing, why so many lawyers are also amazing authors, legal thriller and sci-fi crossovers, and much more. We had a great conversation with Alexandra – if you are interested in writing a legal thriller, learning more about how to write legal dramas effectively and accurately, or in need of some great writing advice and encouragement in general, don’t miss this episode.
Alexanda’s legal thriller, Presumed Guilty, is available now! For more information on Alexandra’s debut novel, visit her website or follow Alexandra on Instagram and Twitter.
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#332 – Writing a Small-town Sports Romance with Elena Armas
#331 – Believing in Your Readers with Bethany Lopez
#330 – The Realities of Indie Publishing and Writing Romance with J. Sterling
#329 – Writing a Thrilling YA Series with Brett Riley
#328 – Wellness, Writing, and Working with Kobo Originals with Elizabeth Barone
#327 – Creative Advice for Neurodivergent Authors with October K. Santerelli
#326 – Facing Your First Draft with Mary Adkins
#325 – What Authors Can Learn from Movies with John Gaspard
#324 – Publicity for Indie Authors with Halima Khatun
#323 – Important Tools for Indie Authors with Mark Dawson
#322 – Successes and Strengths in Self-publishing with Jasinda and Jack Wilder
#321 – Writing For Your Narrator with J. R. Ward
#320 – Writing Twists and Turns in Thrillers with Catherine McKenzie
#319 – Mythology, Fantasy, and LGBTQ+ Representation with Arizona Tape
#318 – Plotting a Compelling Thriller with Ruth Ware
#317 – Writing Collaborative Romance with Christina Lauren
#316 – True Crime Writing with Kerrie Droban
#315 – Second Chapter Authors with Maren Cooper
#314 – How to Write Historical Romance with Grace Callaway
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