TV Producer Shares How She Went from Scripting Dramas to Getting Her First Book Published

What happens when a TV writer channels her worrisome energy into a gripping psychological thriller? Sandra Chwialkowska’s debut novel The Ends of Things takes readers on a suspenseful journey through the mind of lead character Laura, a New York lawyer whose dream Caribbean vacation becomes a psychological maze of paranoia and mystery.

The story centers around Laura’s encounter with Diana, a mysterious solo traveler at a couples resort. When Diana suddenly vanishes, Laura’s overactive imagination spirals into a web of assumptions and revelations that challenge perceptions of reality.

Through this captivating narrative, Sandra expertly weaves themes of female friendship, personal agency, and the masks we wear in public. Drawing from her TV writing background, she crafted a story that delves deeper into character psychology than any screenplay could allow.

Listen now, then visit Glow Stream TV’s Bookshop.org page to buy the book.

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Markette Sheppard

Markette Sheppard is an Emmy award-winning TV host, children's book author, marketing executive and founder of Glow Stream TV. Follow her online @markettesheppard and @glowstreamtv.

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