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USA Today bestselling author H.Y. Hanna joins Alan Petersen to discuss her latest psychological thriller, The Taverna at the Edge of Night. In this episode, they talk about writing atmospheric destination thrillers, using international settings like Greece to build suspense, balancing mystery with emotional tension, and creating stories where paradise hides deadly secrets.

Legendary thriller author James Grady, creator of Six Days of the Condor, joins Alan Petersen to discuss his remarkable career, the enduring legacy of Three Days of the Condor, and his new noir thriller Shadows on Sidewalks. They also talk about political thrillers, real-world events influencing fiction, writing craft, literary influences, and advice for aspiring writers.

In this episode, Rea Frey shares insights into her writing routine, the power of family secrets in thrillers, and the dramatic behind-the-scenes moment that forced her to rewrite Dear Mother from scratch.

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In this episode of Meet the Thriller Author, I’m joined by legendary crime novelist Jonathan Kellerman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind the iconic Alex Delaware series. Jonathan Kellerman has been a defining voice in psychological crime fiction for more than forty years. His latest novel, JIGSAW, marks the 41st book in the... The post MTTA 232: Jonathan Kellerman Interview appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.

This episode of Meet the Thriller Author is a little different than usual. Instead of sitting down with a guest, I wanted to take a few minutes to chat with you directly, and to look back on 2025 and share what’s coming next for the podcast in 2026. Last year, I had the chance to... The post Special Episode: 2025 Recap and What’s Ahead in 2026 appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.

Daniel Hurst Books Show Notes, Video, and Transcript Summary In this episode, you’ll learn: Video Transcript The post MTTA 231: Daniel Hurst appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.

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Mary Stone Books Psychological Thrillers Writing as Mira Shaw Show Notes & Transcript Summary Video Interview with Mary Stone Transcript The post MTTA 229: Mary Stone appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.

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Other Books by J.A. Jance Show Notes & Transcript In this episode of Meet the Thriller Author, I sit down with New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance to talk about her incredible career and her latest novel, The Girl from Devil’s Lake (Joanna Brady #21). Highlights include: Video Transcript The post MTTA 222: J.A. Jance appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.

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Latest Book Other Books by the Author Show Notes and Transcript Summary Video Transcript Heads Up:This transcript was generated with the help of AI and only got a quick once-over from a human. So if you spot a typo or something that doesn’t make sense… let’s just blame the robots.