Bestselling author Amanda West joins The Thriller Writer Lab to break down The Memory Foundation, a speculative thriller about memory flights, destination travel, and a secret mountain facility where guests can relive the best moments of their lives. Amanda talks about moving from psychological suspense into a more high-concept thriller, building the idea of memory flights, and finding the right balance between explaining the technology and keeping the story moving. She also discusses why dementia became central to the book, how Natasha’s relationship with her mother shaped the emotional core, and why even the biggest thriller concepts still need to feel human. Amanda West's book The Memory Foundation: https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Foundation-Novel-Amanda-West/dp/B0FNVWZM5D Follow Amanda West online: https://www.amandareynoldsauthor.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors. https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Mark's Thrillers Psychological tech thrillers from your host, including The Treatment Room: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest? Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/thrillerwriterlab/ Follow on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethrillerwriterlab/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrillerwriterlab

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