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THE MALT WHISKY MURDERS - WHISKY AND WHODUNITS
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In this episode host Mitch Bechard dives into the intriguing world of whisky and murder mysteries with author Natalie Jayne Clark, discussing her debut novel 'The Malt Whisky Murders.' They chat about everything from the novel's inspiration, set in Campbelltown's rich whisky history, to Natalie’s personal whisky journey, and her writing process. The conversation touches on how whisky lovers have embraced her book, with nods to distilleries like Benromach and Bruichladdich. Tune in for tastings, murder plots, and what might be brewing for her next book.
00:00 Introduction to 'The Malt Whisky Murders'
00:46 Meet the Author: Natalie Jayne Clark
01:51 Natalie's Journey into Whisky
05:00 The Inspiration Behind the Novel
09:31 Crafting the Distillery Setting
12:53 Character Development and Tasting Notes
17:08 Writing Process and Neurodivergence
17:40 Diving into Obsessions and Research
18:36 Writing Process and Techniques
20:36 Securing the Book Deal
21:24 Pitching at Bloody Scotland
26:16 Whisky Community's Response
29:34 Future Projects and Quick Fire Round
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