AUTHOR CHAT w/ Liz Nugent - Strange Sally Diamond

📹Join me and Liz Nugent for an unforgettable night discussing Strange Sally Diamond, a wickedly dark, twisted, and brilliantly observed new novel about an enigmatic woman confronting her unknown past.
💬Come see why Paula Hawkins @paulahawkins2010 , #1 New York Times bestselling author raves it’s “Shocking, disturbing, and utterly original” and Lisa Jewell, @lisajewelluk #1 New York Times bestselling author says it’s “A truly incredible reading experience.”
💎 This author chat is maybe my FAVORITE!!! You will find out how Sally got her name, what parts of Liz are infused in this novel, how she came up with this idea, why EU and US have different endings (I know right!?!), how each country's publisher dealt with heavy violence, the TV DEAL scoop including a hint on the lead, and so much more. I PROMISE your MIND WILL BE BLOWN (mine was!!!)
📛Reclusive Sally Diamond causes outrage by trying to incinerate her dead father. Now she’s the center of attention, not only from the hungry media and police detectives, but also a sinister voice from a past she does not remember. As she begins to discover the horrors of her early childhood, Sally steps into the world for the first time, making new friends, big decisions, and learning that people don’t always mean what they say.
🌏But who is the man observing Sally from the other side of the world, and why does he call her Mary? And why does her new neighbor seem to be obsessed with her? Sally’s trust issues are about to be severely challenged in this “inventive, addictive, and bold” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) thriller.

[@vernadamons-wr5nl]

I have just finished this book this morning. It took me only 4 hours to finish it. I wasn't aware that the two versions were so different. Fortunately I read the UK version of the book. Glad I read this version of the book. My friend on the other hand did not love the tone of the book. She didn't want Sally to be portrayed in that manner. Btw, this is my very first Liz Nugent which I've read.

[@lbtheloverofbooks]

I’m so glad you liked it. I was shocked at the two versions too. I have 46 recorded chats uploaded. I hope you find more of what you’ve already read.

[@traciewallace5717]

Awesome interview! The book is brilliant! I love the story being the name too!

[@traciewallace5717]

Behind not being

[@lbtheloverofbooks]

Yay! You found another book! This may be a favorite interview because of all the jaw-dropping info! Absolutely brilliant is right!!!

[@freedafizzle]

Ooh, now I need to read the book again, I'd forgotten so much about it from when I read it when it was first released

[@lbtheloverofbooks]

@@freedafizzle so good right !?!

[@Toby_S0801]

I was sorry to miss this chat in real time - my library does not respect my calendar! 😂 It was so interesting to hear about the different versions (my audiobook had all the things, apparently) and how she thought up these characters and stories. This book will continue to haunt me!

[@lbtheloverofbooks]

Glad yours had all the things but really they need to get on your schedule! Lol. Agreed….I can’t stop thinking about this book or THIS AUTHOR CHAT!!!

[@nikkitm2401]

brilliant interview - loved the book & Sally, great character development! I love the openness during the interview from Liz - very refreshing! I hope the potential Netflix drama is based in Ireland v the other book cover country! thanks Laura😀

[@lbtheloverofbooks]

Wasn’t it the best?!? So glad you enjoyed it and yes to your Netflix comment!!! Thanks so much for tuning in and I hope you can find other chats from books you’ve read and join us live next time.

[@lbali2896]

I much prefer the UK book cover!!

[@lbtheloverofbooks]

It’s so good!!!

[@sheilacym]

Glad you mentioned spoilers at 7.50 into the interview….because I have not yet read this book, although will be ordering it today for my Kindle……so had to stop listening as don’t want to know what happens 🤭🤭🤭😳😳 Great interview, tho’ and have subscribed to your channel 🤩🤩

[@lbtheloverofbooks]

So glad you got the spoiler warning in time! LMK what you think afterwards!!!

[@naominorwood111]

Will there be a follow-up? What happened to petter?

[@yeti2352]

There isn't a single sympathetic male character in this book.

[@lbtheloverofbooks]

Would love to hear how you interpret that.

[@yeti2352]

@@lbtheloverofbooks well, I'm not sure, except that maybe the author isn't sympathetic towards men.

[@tamarasunina5020]

I can think of a few. Mark is a sympathetic character, so is Rangy. Udo is minor character but he's nice too.

[@oscarmao1]

I felt Mark was very sympathetic in his search for answers about his sister and impulse to have a relationship with his niece. He is still another victim of Connor Geary.