<p>This week on The Conversation, Nadine Matheson sits down with Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Vaughan,<strong> </strong>the woman behind <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781398516243" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Anatomy of a Scandal</em></a>, <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781398502062" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Reputation</em>, </a><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781471165061" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Little Disasters</em>,</a> and her brand new novel, <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781398502086" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Based on a True Story</em>.</a> In this episode, Sarah shares her experiences navigating the literary world, including the challenges she faced transitioning from journalism to fiction writing. We discuss her latest novel, Based on a True Story, a psychological thriller that intertwines family dynamics with suspense, set against the backdrop of a famous children's author and the secrets that threaten to unravel her life.</p><br><p>Sarah opens up about her writing process, the importance of resilience, and how her personal experiences have shaped her narratives. We also explore the impact of societal expectations on women's stories in literature and the significance of authenticity in storytelling.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.sarahvaughanauthor.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Sarah Vaughan</a></p><br><p><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781398502086" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Based on a True Story</a></p><p>Support the podcast - Buy me a<a href="https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;cup of coffee</a>&nbsp;☕️.</p><br><p>Buy books by my guests &nbsp;<a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-conversation-with-nadine-matheson-podcast-booklist?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a></p><br><p>Follow Me</p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nadinematheson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky&nbsp;</a>|&nbsp;<a href="https://nadinematheson.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/queennads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NadineMathesonBooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.threads.com/@queennads?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</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>