In this interview, Riley and I discuss The Only One Left, writing a gothic novel, his writing process, what surprised him the most while writing this one, creating all of the twists and turns, the emotional depth in this story, and much more.\nRiley's recommended read is The Last Word by Taylor Adams.\nCheck out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment.\nSupport the podcast by joining my Patreon.\xa0\xa0Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nThe Only One Left can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nIf you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda.\nConnect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices