On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back the hilarious, talented, and generous Karin Slaughter. Published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe, Karin Slaughter is the author of more than twenty instant New York Times bestselling novels, including the Edger-nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her. Pieces of Her is a #1 Netflix original series starring Toni Collette and Bella Heathcote. Karin is back to discuss the sequel, GIRL, FORGOTTEN.We chat with Karin about when she knew she “made it” and what that even means; how the Netflix adaptation of Pieces of Her inspired Karin to write this sequel; how the dynamic between Laura and Andy (now Andrea) has changed this time around, but the relatability with which Karin explores the parent-child relationship remains the same; the “I” adjectives (imposing, imperious, intelligent, and indomitable) used to label a woman “difficult”; why this was the right time and right female-driven team to adapt Pieces of Her and how she just knew these were woman she wanted to collaborate with (speaking of…check out our interviews with director Minkie Spiro and showrunner Charlotte Stoudt as well!); the reasons why she continues to explore female trauma and rage; and the way music plays into her writing process (trust us, you’re going to want Karin creating your next mixtape).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.