On today’s Complicated Conversation we welcome Ashley Elston to discuss First Lie Wins, her addictive, twisty, cat-and-mouse suspense novel with plenty of heart and plenty of fans – the novel is the January pick for Reese’s Book Club and an instant NYT bestseller!

We chat with Ashley about her complex protagonist Evie – a woman without a true identity who longs to be someone to somebody; the romantic tension in this otherwise thrilling suspense story; the significance of the title and the art of lying; the role of setting; the well-plotted narrative and how Ashley visually plots with precision; and how Ashley’s astrological sign suits her. 

Ashley’s enthusiasm and appreciation for the moment this novel is having is infectious and so well deserved. First Lie Wins is out now. Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler free chat with @ashleyelston wherever you get your podcasts.

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