Parks and Rec' Writer Aisha Muharrar Turns to Fiction With 'Loved One'

Writer Aisha Muharrar got her start in television. She wrote for "Parks and Recreation," "The Good Place," and most recently on "Hacks." Now she's turned to book writing, with her debut novel, Loved One . The book tells the story of Julia and her complicated relationship with Gabe, Julia's first crush turned best friend. When Gabe suddenly dies, Julia makes it her mission to gather all of his possessions. Aisha discusses the book, her idea for the story, and her childhood in Bay Shore on Long Island.