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I write thrillers and I interview thriller/mystery authors @ThrillingReads. My latest #PsychologicalThriller: https://nitter.gq/t.co/ZI3v54HmPs

San Francisco, CA
Joined April 2008
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New on Meet the Thriller Author: Jeff Kerr joins me to talk about Deadly Relic, the latest Adam Cash mystery. We talk murder, Texas history, the Alamo, writing, research, publishing & more. 🎧 Listen to Episode 243: get.thrillingreads.com/jeff-… #JeffKerr #DeadlyRelic #ThrillerBooks
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🎙️ New Meet the Thriller Author! Kevin Wade joins me to talk One Good Eye, his Jeep Mullane crime series, and making the leap from Working Girl and Blue Bloods to novels. thrillingreads.com/kevin-wad… #ThrillerBooks #writingtips
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🎙️ New episode! I talk with award-winning author Amy Shojai about pet-centric thrillers, writing, publishing, and the unusual scam that first brought us together. Interview: thrillingreads.com/shojai #ThrillerBooks #WritingCommunity #amreading
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New episode of Meet the Thriller Author! Steph Nelson joins me to discuss her latest thriller Don't Ask Why, her writing process, indie publishing, and her journey from horror writer to thriller bestseller. Listen now: thrillingreads.com/steph-nel…
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New episode of Meet the Thriller Author! USA Today bestselling author @_HYHanna joins me to discuss her atmospheric psychological thriller and more! thrillingreads.com/hy-hanna #amreading #Podcasts
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Bestselling author Rea Frey joins me to discuss her new thriller Dear Mother, her writing process, and how she rewrote the novel in just two weeks after major revisions. Listen: thrillingreads.com/rea-frey-… #thrillerbooks #amwriting #authorinterview #podcast
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New podcast episode! I talk with bestselling thriller author Mark Stevens about his new novel Two Truths and a Lie, his writing process, and advice for aspiring writers. Listen here: thrillingreads.com/235 #thrillerbooks #amwriting #bookpodcast
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New episode of Meet the Thriller Author! 🎙️ I interview psychological thriller author Maria Frankland about her writing journey, process, and her new book The Road to Revenge. #ThrillerBooks #AuthorCommunity Listen here: thrillingreads.com/233
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New episode of Meet the Thriller Author! I’m joined by Jonathan Kellerman writer of the Alex Delaware series, to talk about JIGSAW (#41!), writing a long-running crime series, his psychology background, and Alex Delaware heading to Amazon Prime. thrillingreads.com/232
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New episode of MTTA is live closing out 2025! I’m joined by bestselling psychological thriller author Daniel Hurst to talk standalones, thrillers, & The Doctor’s Wife. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year! 🎉 thrillingreads.com/231 #PsychologicalThrillers #amreading
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Irish broadcaster & author Myles Dungan talks The Red Branch, writing historical thrillers, research vs outlining, noir influences, and a lot more! thrillingreads.com/230 #WritingCommunity #HistoricalThriller #Podcasts
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Brian Andrews from @BAndrewsJWilson joins me to talk about Tom Clancy: Executive Power, the newest Jack Ryan thriller. We get into carrying on the Clancy legacy, writing military thrillers, & what’s next for Andrews & Wilson. thrillingreads.com/228 #thrillerbooks
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New episode! I’m joined by Brian Manning—half of the Manning Brothers writing duo (John Stone thrillers). We talk co-authoring, outlines vs pantsing, and cinematic action. Listen: thrillingreads.com/227 #thrillerauthors #authorinterviews
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Had a great time at #AuthorNation2025! Took advantage of the podcast booth they setup to record a live episode of the #podcast . Huge thanks to the @authornation_LV team & shoutout to Jessie for running the booth! 🙌 Guest: Daniel Pelfrey thrillingreads.com/226 #thrillerbooks
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I chat with @EricRickstad, NYT bestselling author of the REMOTE series. Thrillers inspired by real CIA remote-viewing programs. We talk writing, research, and why he still drafts every book by hand. 👉 thrillingreads.com/225 #ThrillerBooks #writerslife #AuthorSpotlight
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New episode of Meet the Thriller Author! Former CIA officer & award-winning novelist Traci Hunter Abramson joins me to talk about her latest thriller Victim #8, writing process, and life after the CIA. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or right here 👉 thrillingreads.com/224
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New #Podcast : I talked with bestselling author @nicoletrope about her psychological thriller MY DAUGHTER’S SECRET (out now in trade paperback with @GrandCentralPub ). Families, secrets, shocking twists—you don’t want to miss this one! 👉 thrillingreads.com/223 #Thrillers
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New episode! I interviewed #NYTbestseller @JAJance about her new Joanna Brady thriller The Girl from Devil’s Lake, her writing process, and her legendary career spanning nearly 70 books! Listen 👉 thrillingreads.com/222 #amreading #ThrillerReads #AuthorsLife
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New episode of Meet the Thriller Author! 🎧 I interview Mike Adamick, creator of Crime Adjacent — a scripted podcast that blurs the line between fiction & true crime. Listen here 👉 get.thrillingreads.com/mike-…
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