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Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan on How Shakespeare's Plays Shaped Her Suspense Novel
The author of
Based on a True Story
takes craft lessons from King Lear, Othello, and more
By
Sarah Vaughan
| June 11, 2026
Why Being a Woman Is the Perfect Preparation for Writing Psychological Suspense
Sarah Vaughan on vigilance, doubt, abuse, and how it all seeps into psychological thrillers.
By
Sarah Vaughan
| July 7, 2022
Why Motherhood Is a Fertile Subject For Crime Fiction
Psychological thrillers allow writers to explore the ambiguities and dark realities of parenting.
By
Sarah Vaughan
| August 21, 2020
When Your Fictional Sex Scandal Unfolds In Real Life
Sarah Vaughan on Britain’s #MeToo Movement and Life Imitating Art
By
Sarah Vaughan
| March 8, 2018
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