Dear Air. Coming soon.

I've always been captivated by the human stories behind headlines, especially those in the true crime genre. It’s what inspired me to write 'Dead Air,' a novel that delves deep into the often-unseen layers of loss and investigation. For years, I’ve been an avid listener of true crime podcasts, particularly those that focus on humanizing victims and giving a voice to the voiceless. This fascination led me to create Julissa Meyers, my protagonist, a podcaster who embodies this very ethos. She doesn’t just report facts; she builds connections, attempting to reconstruct the lives of 'missing and murdered women' before their tragedies, ensuring they are remembered as people, not just statistics. The idea for 'Dead Air' began to truly take shape when I started thinking about the ethical tightrope true crime creators walk. How much do we really know about someone, even through extensive research? And what happens when the narrative we’ve meticulously built is suddenly challenged? This is precisely the dilemma Julissa faces with the Adrianna Hill case. Unlike her usual cold cases, Adrianna’s murder is closed, her killer behind bars. Yet, as Julissa delves into Adrianna’s life through journals, poetry, and interviews with friends and family, she uncovers unsettling discrepancies. The question arises: did Julissa only see what she wanted to see, or was there more to Adrianna than anyone knew? The narrative shifts from a straightforward biography of a victim to a complex puzzle of identity. What truly excites me about 'Dead Air' is its central twist, hinted at by the chilling phrase, 'she never expected one to write back.' This element propels the story into unexpected territory, forcing Julissa to confront not just a past crime, but also her own assumptions and journalistic integrity. It’s a journey that will rip open a case long considered settled, tilting Julissa's world completely off its axis. I wanted to explore the idea that truth isn't always clear-cut, and sometimes, the people we think we know best hold the deepest secrets. The atmosphere builds with each discovery, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator, memory and fabrication. Crafting this 'Dead Air book' has been an intense but incredibly rewarding experience. I spent months immersing myself in the world of true crime investigation and podcasting, ensuring that Julissa’s methods and dilemmas felt authentic. It wasn't just about plotting a mystery; it was about understanding the psychological impact of such events and the ripple effects they have. I explored how easy it is for public perception to solidify a version of events that isn't entirely accurate, and how hard it is to challenge those established narratives. My hope is that readers will not only be gripped by the suspense and mystery surrounding Adrianna’s fate but also ponder the broader questions of identity, memory, and justice. It’s a thriller designed to keep you guessing until the very last page, challenging your perceptions of right and wrong, and what it truly means to find closure in a world where answers are rarely simple. I can’t wait for you all to meet Julissa and Adrianna and embark on this thrilling, complex investigation with them.