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Alissa Lee & 'With Friends Like These': Debut Discussions

Nov 4, 2025 · 45 min · 42.2 MB
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In this episode of Debut Discussions, Alissa Lee shares her journey from a successful legal career to becoming a published author with her debut thriller, With Friends Like These. The conversation explores her early reading influences, the inspiration behind her book, character development, the significance of friendships, and the challenges of the querying process. Alissa reflects on the impact of college friendships, the stakes involved in her story, and the role of New York City as a backdrop.