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In this episode, Laura chats with Kelsey Rae Dimberg, author of the upcoming novel Snake Oil (https://amzn.to/3XyRmLS). Kelsey discusses the inspiration behind her book, a Hitchcockian suspense set in the high-pressure world of San Francisco startups. The story centers around three women involved with a wellness company named Radical and explores themes of wellness culture, corporate tension, and high-stakes deception. Kelsey also shares her thoughts on the wellness industry and how it influenced her writing.

Highlights:

• Kelsey's background and the concept behind her novel Snake Oil.
• Discuss the wellness industry and the fine line between genuine wellness practices and snake oil salesmanship.
• Exploration of startups and the culture of overselling.
• The dynamic between the three women characters in Snake Oil.
• Kelsey's reading preferences and recent book recommendations.

Books Mentioned in the Episode:

1. Snake Oil by Kelsey Rae Dimberg – https://amzn.to/3XyRmLS
2. Skippy Dies by Paul Murray - https://amzn.to/3MVYcpJ
3. Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie series – https://amzn.to/3TBPCA0
4. Margaret Millar's Novels - https://amzn.to/3MY4RQh
5. The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard – https://amzn.to/3XSsFLt

Where to Find Kelsey Rae Dimberg:

• Website: kelseyraedimberg.com
• Instagram: @kraedimberg

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