Vampires, Thrillers, and Book Clubs: Rachel Koller Croft’s Writing Journey

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In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Koller Croft, the author of Stone Cold Fox (https://amzn.to/4duIVYp) and the highly anticipated novel We Love the Nightlife (https://amzn.to/3XcveYA). Rachel shares her fascinating journey from screenwriting in Hollywood to becoming a novelist. We delve into her inspirations, her love for vampires, and how her experiences in Los Angeles and London have shaped her writing. Plus, we chat about her book club, favorite reads, and what makes her novels so irresistibly fun. If you love thrillers and literary fiction or need book recommendations, this episode is a must-listen!

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Rachel’s transition from screenwriting to novel writing
• The inspiration behind Stone Cold Fox (https://amzn.to/4duIVYp) and We Love the Nightlife (https://amzn.to/3XcveYA)
• The allure of vampires and why they’re Rachel’s favorite spooky creatures
• The importance of having fun while writing and how it translates into her work
• How Rachel started and maintains a long-running book club
• Rachel’s favorite book recommendations and what she’s currently reading

Books Mentioned:

• Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft https://amzn.to/4duIVYp
• We Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft (upcoming) https://amzn.to/3XcveYA
• The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine https://amzn.to/3WUhbWb
• The Drowning Woman by Robin Harding https://amzn.to/3Mlfz2J
• The Haters by Robin Harding https://amzn.to/3YRL6Rq
• The Hollywood Assistant by May Cobb https://amzn.to/3yL1TLw
• So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison https://amzn.to/3yDIP1M
• The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue https://amzn.to/3XbvAOZ
• Good Material by Dolly Alderton https://amzn.to/4cFwY0N
• Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey https://amzn.to/4cxNdNx
• The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon https://amzn.to/4dSRk7Q
• Open Book by Jessica Simpson https://amzn.to/4dQqflT
• The Woman in Me by Britney Spears https://amzn.to/3AzoV8H

Where to Find Rachel Koller Croft:

• Website: rachelkollercroft.com
• Instagram: @rachkollercroft
• TikTok: @rachkollercroft

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