On this Complicated Conversation we chat with Chandler Baker, the New York Times bestselling author of WHISPER NETWORK, about her new book, and August GMA Book Club pick, THE HUSBANDS.** We start by discussing the protagonist of The Husbands, Nora Spangler, a successful attorney and hardworking mother who is exhausted and feels like she is failing on all fronts and struggling to find more hours in the day. Let’s just say we could seriously relate! (01:53)** The Husbands has been dubbed a feminist thriller and Chandler a voice for working women so we were interested to hear how she views her role in the larger societal conversation of gender equality and division of labor among men and women. (05:43)** In her novel, Chandler searingly deconstructs the feminist fairy tale and the narratives placed on women from social media and beyond. We discuss what’s missing from the messaging when it comes to gender and parenting. (12:13)** We loved discussing how Chandler rejects the term workaholic while embracing her own understanding that productivity keeps her centered (even though those shiny brass rings will probably always be calling her name). (20:12)** Chandler is a quintessential Pisces woman: intuitive, empathetic, and creative, with a deep desire to help others. Listen to hear how astrology is playing a role in the character development for her next book! (26:33)** As two lawyers and writers, we were fascinated to hear about how Chandler dual-tracked her love of both things from the start and how she ultimately decided to make the not so easy decision to focus on writing full time. (31:59) ** We asked Chandler what she’s loving right now and found a surprising and unexpected connection between Chandler, Carinn and reality television. Some exciting squealing may have ensued! (39:00)** We end by getting all the details on the adaptation of The Husbands, which Chandler is writing and Kristen Wiig has attached! (44:13)Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @popfictionwomen and on Twitter @pop_women. To do a full deep dive, check out our website at www.popfictionwomen.com. Stay Complicated!We’ve launched a platform at patreon.com/popfictionwomen to keep making the podcast you love -- and to make it even better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.