Paula Hawkins with Nihal Arthanayake
Ask Penguin 
About this episode
<p>World-renowned author Paula Hawkins talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her latest thriller, <strong>A Slow Fire Burning</strong>.</p><br><p>In this episode, Paula Hawkins reflects on the disparity between commercial success and her confidence as a writer, particularly in the face of criticism. Is it possible to strike the perfect balance between prosperity and critical acclaim? Using a postcard and a well-worn jumper, she shares her fondness for the keepsakes which remind us of who we are. #PenguinPodcast </p><br><p>The audiobook version of <strong>A Slow Fire Burning </strong>is available to pre-order now: <a href="https://apple.co/3m8wKsu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3m8wKsu</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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