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Genevieve Marenghi, author of No Oil Painting

Genevieve Marenghi: 'The comedy that I enjoy best is always entwined with darkness'

In this interview Genevieve Marenghi, author of the debut cosy crime No Oil Painting, shares her advice for writing about serious topics with humour. 'We’re all conflicted, so paint your protagonists with specific traits of light and shade that will resonate with readers.

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