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Author Paul Tremblay on modern horror and New England folklore

LISTEN NOWSUBSCRIBE & LISTEN LATERI've been wanting to meet Paul for some time. For one, his book, A Head Full of Ghosts, if often bundled with mine on Amazon. Second, he's a fellow New Englander. Third, he wrote a list of top horror films that include some of my own eclectic choices (Lake Mungo for one).Now the author of six novels, he has just released Disappearance at Devil's Rock. A Head Full of Ghosts has been optioned for film by Robert Downey Jr.'s production company, and has "scared the

Tamara Thorne & Alistair Cross on the world's worst mothers

 LISTEN NOWSUBSCRIBE & LISTEN LATER  This week I talk to frequent collaborators Tamara Thorne & Alistair Cross. They have written a number of novels both jointly and independently. Their latest offering, Mother, is a dark psychological thriller about the real-world evil that happens in a quaint town in California, when an estranged daughter reluctantly returns to the neighborhood and the parent that give her nightmares. I like to think that the book could not have been written without the

Acclaimed author Joshua Gaylord on werewolves and the fear of puberty

LISTEN NOW SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN LATER I was completely enchanted by the book When We Were Animals, a coming-of-age novel that reinvents what it means to be driven feral by the moon. While not a werewolf story, it plays with the idea that the children of a small town, as they reach puberty, tend to "breach" during the full moon. It uses elements of fantasy and horror to delve into the very real and very human experience of growing through adolescence.  In addition to talking about his new book,

International bestseller John Lescroart on the gaps in our legal system

 LISTEN NOW SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN LATER This was flat out one of my favorite interviews. John is a legend in the business, and couldn't have been a nicer guy. And he's a fellow Californian—what's more to love? During the interview, we talk about his latest book, The Fall, which delves into themes relates to the flaws in our legal system, including institutional racism and an imperfect foster system. He also helps support CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), which helps care for foster children

International bestseller Steve Berry on those times the U.S. tried to invade Canada

 LISTEN NOW SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN LATER Remember that time the U.S. tried to invade Canada? This week I talk to author Steve Berry about some lesser known parts of American history, all of which play a role in his latest novel, THE 14TH COLONY. Steve Berry is a New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of 15 novels. His books have been translated into 40 languages with 20,000,000 copies in 51 countries. They consistently appear in the top echelon of The New York Times, USA Today, and

Award-winning author DP Lyle on the latest trends in forensics

New York Times bestseller Kimberly McCreight on women's intuition and writing research

I read Kimberly McCreight's Reconstructing Amelia in 2015 (so I was a little late to the party), and was immediately captivated. The story centers around a mother who goes to pick up her daughter from a private school in New York. When she gets there, she discovers her daughter, Amelia, has jumped off a roof and committed suicide. The book follows her as she tries to reconstruct what she knows about her daughter to learn who the is, and what drove her to that end. A practicing attorney in her

Acclaimed author Rob Hart on vegan strip clubs and the 2016 election

 This week on Thrill Seekers, I interviewed Rob Hart, who received fantastic buzz for his debut novel, New Yorked, which kicked off the Ash McKenna series. The second book in the series, City of Rose, just came out this February. We talked about the series, as well as his history in politics and opinions about the 2016 election. One of many influences for the book, he discusses his father's background in the NY Fire Department, and his work during the 9/11 attacks. Listen now. Can't listen now?

Acclaimed author Carla Buckley on family secrets and sunlight allergies

  This week on Thrill Seekers, I was excited to interview Carla Buckley on her new novel, The Good Goodbye. From her home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, she taunted me with news that it was 75 and sunny in her back yard. Little did she know that as a Californian, I don't envy the sunshine anymore. Bring the rain. Bring it.   Listen now.   Can't listen now? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here, and listen at your leisure. Carla Buckley is the author of several acclained novels, including The Good

Acclaimed debut author Christopher J. Yates on secret societies and games of humiliation

  This week on Thrill Seekers, I was excited to interview Christopher J. Yates from his rainy apartment in New York. While finishing his second book, he talked to me about his debut novel, Black Chaulk.   Listen now.   Can't listen now? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here, and listen at your leisure.   Christopher J. Yates wrote an internationally acclaimed debut novel titled Black Chaulk, which tells the story of six university students who create the ultimate game of psychological torture. Only five