Zoe Lea
Trad-published thriller author going indie, sharing the honest, messy process of writing, self-publishing, and finding readers. For writers who love the craft but hate the hustle.
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- Sep 25, 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Why lunch reminded me of your book (opens the original)
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We know where you live... (opens the original)
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Why I took my author newsletter off Substack (opens the original)
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So, what have I actually been doing all summer? (opens the original)
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Steal my Harrogate Crime Writing Festival plan (opens the original)
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