Mar 20 2025 37 mins
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac and co-host Stephanie Hockersmith interview author Stephanie Wrobel about her latest novel, The Hitchcock Hotel. The conversation delves into the influence of Alfred Hitchcock on Wrobel's writing, the complexities of artistic admiration, and the exploration of unlikable characters in psychological thrillers. Wrobel shares her journey to becoming an author, her thoughts on the future of her writing, and the delicate balance between reading and writing. The episode concludes with reflections on the nature of storytelling and the intricacies of human behavior.
What We're Talking About
- The Hitchcock Hotel is a thrilling homage to Hitchcock's films.
- Wrobel's journey into Hitchcock's filmography was a deep dive.
- The book explores the duality of Hitchcock's legacy.
- Artistic admiration can be complicated by an artist's personal flaws.
- Unlikable characters are essential in psychological thrillers.
- Wrobel's writing journey began with an MFA program.
- The future of her writing may include speculative fiction.
- Reading widely influences a writer's craft.
- The balance between reading and writing is crucial for authors.
- Understanding human motivations is a central theme in Wrobel's work.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Authors and Their Work
04:15 Diving into The Hitchcock Hotel
07:11 Exploring Hitchcock's Influence and Legacy
10:15 The Dichotomy of Art and Artist
13:15 Understanding Unlikable Characters in Thrillers
18:35 The Journey to Writing Thrillers
21:14 Understanding Human Motivations
25:21 Career Path and Writing Journey
27:09 Exploring New Genres
31:15 The Writing Process and Idea Generation
36:21 Exploring The Hitchcock Hotel
36:49 Interview with Stephanie: The Author's Perspective
Links Mentioned
The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel
https://bookshop.org/a/99223/9780593547113
https://instagram.com/stephaniewrobel