In this interview, I chat with Ally Carter about The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold, how this is a companion novel versus a sequel, why light mysteries are having a moment, watching spy movies as research, writing realistic dialogue, her title and cover, and much more.
Ally's recommended reads are:
- Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
- All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens
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