9: From GP to Award-Winning Author, Will Rayfet Hunter

In this episode of the Indie Book Club Podcast, Cathy speaks with Will Rayfet Hunter, author of Sunstruck, a sharp, beautifully written debut exploring love, betrayal, race, class, and identity.

Will shares how they transitioned from working as a doctor to becoming a full-time writer, winning the Merky Books New Writers Prize along the way. They discuss why Will chose to keep their narrator unnamed, how morally flawed characters make for richer stories, and how Sunstruck has been compared to Saltburn.The conversation also covers Will's upcoming contribution to a P.G. Wodehouse anthology, what inspired the complex characters in Sunstruck, and the challenges of writing about uncomfortable themes like privilege, sexual assault, and complicity. With reflections on craft, culture, and creativity, this episode is an insightful look at what it takes to write a powerful debut novel that resonates in today’s world.

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The Indie Books Club is a podcast dedicated to discussing books of all kinds, usually from Indie presses. We'll talk about books that make us think, chat with guests from the publishing world, and more. Hosted by Cathy Evans and brought to you by Inkspot Publishing, we aim to enrich your day with interesting arguments, unfiltered thoughts, and a few jokes!

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