The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line

The pacing kept me hooked, but I'm curious if specific techniques or influences shaped the tension. Did the writing process involve planning out the suspense beats in advance?

The characters aren't just good or bad, which made me question what I’d do in their position. How did the author approach creating these nuanced personalities?

The beach town backdrop feels vibrant yet sinister at times. I wonder if real places or personal experiences influenced this environment.