Kate Ruby: From Screen to Page and Crafting Thrillers

The Conversation with Nadine Matheson

Kate Ruby, renowned author and TV producer, joins me to unpack her incredible journey from crafting lighthearted rom-coms to penning edge-of-your-seat domestic thrillers. This episode doesn't just skim the surface; we dissect Kate's career evolution and delve into the unique experiences that shaped her storytelling skills, from her unconventional childhood to her dynamic roles in television production at major networks like Channel 4 and the BBC.
Her insights into transitioning between the collaborative nature of TV and the solitary world of novel writing offer invaluable lessons for any creative balancing multiple pursuits.
Kate and I talk about her new novel, Everything You Have, discuss adapting books for TV and dissect the demands of both screenwriting and novel writing. The conversation is rich with advice for anyone looking to navigate the unpredictable waters of the publishing industry and creative fields, emphasizing the need for resilience, adaptability, and authenticity.
Everything You Have
The perfect assistant is not all she seems in this gripping suspense thriller from the author of the Richard & Judy pick Tell Me Your Lies.
Sasha Fulton looks like she has it all – the glittering media career, the happy marriage, the perfect kids. But the truth behind the shining façade is very different. The job is nothing but pressure, and the stroppy teens aren’t even hers. She’s fast reaching breaking point.
When Sasha’s new twenty-something assistant Jenna walks through the door, she seems like the answer to her prayers. Dazzlingly efficient, with a whip-smart wit, Sasha’s soon wondering how she ever lived without her.
But with trouble mounting at home and at work, Sasha is starting to lose control. As the lines between professional and personal become dangerously blurred, she feels like there’s only one person she can rely on.
Sasha is heading for a fall. But is Jenna there to catch her, or to push her over the edge?

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1. Kate Ruby: From Screen to Page and Crafting Thrillers (00:00:00)

2. Writing Process and Perseverance (00:00:01)

3. From Rom-Coms to Domestic Thrillers (00:04:14)

4. Navigating Dual Careers in Writing (00:16:40)

5. Lessons Learned From Writing and Pitching (00:23:23)

6. Adapting Books to Screenwriting Challenges (00:31:48)

7. From Novel to Screenwriting (00:43:36)

8. Writing, TV, and Personal Success (00:50:22)

9. Podcast Growth and Audience Engagement (00:59:31)