Journey into Spy Fiction
Lauren shares her unexpected journey into writing spy fiction, sparked by a grad school assignment. She discusses the evolution of her protagonist, Marie, a suburban mom turned spy, and highlights her deep respect for the genre, drawing inspiration from classic works and memoirs of intelligence officers. Through her reading, she uncovers the nuanced cynicism that shapes her character's perspective as a black woman navigating a complex world.In this clip
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“American Spy” – A Conversation with Lauren Wilkinson
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