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Josh Vrem
Josh Vrem asked Shari Lapena:

Wow, what an incredible ride that was to read "The Couple Next Door." I was wondering, how did the story come about for you Shari? Did you outline, or did you just write on the edge of your seat and it just worked?

Shari Lapena Hi Josh,
No, I don't outline, I start with a premise and the characters take over from there. I start with a premise that can go in a lot of different directions and keep them all open as possibles till the end. Fortunately it seems to have worked with The Couple Next Door. I hope it works with the next one!
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Lisa Mcbroom
Lisa Mcbroom asked Shari Lapena:

What a talent you are! How did you keep up in your head with all the plot twists?

Karoline
Karoline asked Shari Lapena:

Thank you for this novel. I absolutely loved it. I used to read mystery novels a lot, and then got bored with it because they all starting becoming the same. Your novel brought back my interest in the genre, so thank you for that. Who are your favorite mystery authors?

Christine
Christine asked Shari Lapena:

I was up late reading your "Couple next door", I couldn't put it down ! Please tell me you have more suspense-fiction coming soon. What are your plans for future books ?

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