In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre Pippins speaks with debut thriller novelist Patsy Robertson about her new book 'A Concoction of Lies.' Patsy shares her journey from working in the technology field to becoming an author during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the transition process and the challenges of learning the writing and publishing industry. Patsy's novel features mature characters and is set in multicultural settings, including Guatemala and Belize. She reflects on the importance of representing African American family ties beyond the Americas and gives insights into her creative process. Patsy also reveals details about her upcoming second book, which will be set in Trinidad and Tobago.   00:00 Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast 01:11 Meet Patsy Robertson: From Tech to Thriller Novelist 02:17 The Journey of Writing a Debut Novel 03:54 Publishing and Marketing Challenges 08:05 Diving into 'A Concoction of Lies' 10:20 Character Development and Storyline 14:22 Future Projects and Cultural Representation 16:12 Conclusion and Farewell