MTTA 240: Amy Shojai Interview
About this episode
Alan Petersen interviews Amy Shojai about her transition from television news anchor to bestselling author of pet-care books and suspense thrillers.
In Episode 240 of Meet the Thriller Author, host Alan Petersen welcomes award-winning author Amy Shojai to discuss her remarkable journey from television news anchor and veterinary technician to bestselling author of more than 35 pet-care books and a series of pet-centric suspense thrillers. They explore her transition from nonfiction to fiction, creating unforgettable animal characters, overcoming rejection, and the realities of publishing. Amy also shares how she avoided a scammer impersonating the podcast, offering valuable advice for fellow authors. It's an engaging conversation packed with writing insights, publishing tips, and stories for readers, writers, and pet lovers alike.
People in this episode
Host: Alan Petersen
Guest: Amy Shojai
Topics covered
- author journey
- pet care
- publishing insights
- writing tips
- fiction vs nonfiction
- animal characters
Keywords
- Amy Shojai
- pet-care books
- suspense thrillers
- writing insights
- publishing tips
- author interview
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: pet-care books, pet-centric suspense thrillers
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