What happens when one of Britain’s bestselling crime writers hands over 25 years of Amazon history?
Summary
Host Alex Baines interviews author and former barrister Harriet Tice, analyzing her Amazon purchase history from 2001 to the present. They discuss her transition from law to writing psychological thrillers, her experiences as a mother, and her recent appearance on The Traitors. The episode explores how consumer receipts reveal personal milestones, regrets, and the evolution of her life and career.
Topics discussed
Introduction and welcome to Harriet Tice
Harriet's reaction to her Amazon purchase history
Early tech: MP3 players and cassette tapes
Harriet's career as a barrister and legal anecdotes
Digital legacy, privacy, and early education
DVDs, hangover viewing, and pre-kids drinking
Cooking, parenting, and early child-rearing struggles
Food fads, atheism, and cookbooks
Starting the writing journey and creative courses
Getting an agent and the breakthrough to publishing
Analysis of Harriet's performance on The Traitors
Recent purchases: fitness, lockdown, and dog gear
Research for Witch Trial and closing thoughts
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