The waitress by Nita Prose, from the debut novel to the film with Florence Pugh

Because?
«His performances are incredible because they are unpredictable and unexpected, with surprising reactions. It is impossible to look away from her in the second of herself that she appears on the screen. So I can only imagine what she can do with a character like Molly. “

Have you met her before in person?
“When The Waitress made it to # 1 on The New York Times bestseller list, Florence wrote a congratulatory post from her account with millions of followers saying she was happy to be in the movie because she found the book delightful. I nearly fainted when it happened and on that day our destinies met. ‘

Who are your favorite thriller writers?
“I like those who have a different sensitivity than mine, like Lisa Jewell, Louise Candlish, Liz Nugent and Ashley Audrain. They deeply understand contemporary women. While recounting an ordinary female universe – mothers, daughters, wives and sisters – we find him facing incredible nightmares, certainly not the black man or a ghost, but the darkness inherent in their souls ».

Are you already thinking about a second book?
“In the creative antechambers of my brain there are many voices and characters asking to be heard. I’m sifting through various ideas, but for now I leave the plot shrouded in mystery ».

For 15-20 years he worked as a ghost writer for many celebrities. Like Molly, she too was in a sense invisible. In that case she was hiding behind their names. Is coming out of the closet with a book of her all about her with her name liberating and cathartic?
«I like working with stars. It is a privilege to hear their stories and help them put their lives on the pages. It’s true that the process is mostly invisible, but I’ve always found great satisfaction to help them deliver a personal message, almost a one-on-one chat with fans. After all, we believe celebrities are different, but they’re just like us. ”