What makes a friendship unravel, and how do you show every side of it on the page?
In this episode, author M.M. Deluca joins me to talk about The Divorce Party, a psychological thriller set in Las Vegas that explores secrets, tension, and the fragile balance between loyalty and betrayal. We talk about writing from multiple perspectives, shaping believable relationships between flawed friends, and grounding suspense in realism drawn from real life.
For thriller writers, this conversation offers insight into how story structure and character perspective can heighten emotional tension, while readers get an inside look at what drives M.M. Deluca’s storytelling.
M.M. Deluca's book: https://a.co/d/c2u4aSn
Follow M.M. Deluca on her website: https://www.marjoriedeluca.com/
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