Thriller Author Interviews

Meet the Thriller Author: Thriller Author Interviews

Welcome to the Meet the Thriller Author podcast archive, featuring interviews with bestselling and emerging authors of mystery, suspense, and thriller novels.

Hosted by Alan Petersen, this page brings together conversations with top thriller writers including Lee Child, Dean Koontz, Walter Mosley, Freida McFadden, and more.

Explore in-depth discussions on writing process, publishing, storytelling, and the real-world inspiration behind today’s most popular thrillers.

🤖 AI Summary

  • Interviews with bestselling thriller, mystery, and crime fiction authors
  • Covers writing process, publishing, and storytelling techniques
  • Features authors like Lee Child, Dean Koontz, and Freida McFadden
  • Hosted by thriller author Alan Petersen
  • Includes podcast episodes, transcripts, and show notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meet the Thriller Author?
A podcast featuring interviews with thriller, mystery, and suspense authors hosted by Alan Petersen.

Which authors have been interviewed?
The show features bestselling authors including Lee Child, Dean Koontz, Walter Mosley, Freida McFadden, and many more.

Where can I listen to the interviews?
Each episode includes links to listen on major podcast platforms, along with full transcripts.

Are transcripts available?
Yes, every episode includes a full transcript for readers and researchers.

MTTA 34: John W. Mefford

John W. Mefford is an Amazon Top 50 Author, #2 bestselling author on Barnes and Noble, and a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal winner. John was a former journalist and an IT professional for twenty plus years, before writing his debut novel. Since 2009, he’s written and published over a dozen action-packed, suspenseful bestselling novels. During…

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David Chill Interview

David Chill was born and raised in New York City. After receiving his undergraduate degree from SUNY-Oswego, he moved to Los Angeles where he earned a Masters degree from the University of Southern California. David Chill is the author of the popular mystery series of novels featuring Private Investigator Burnside. He presently lives in Los…

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Carolyn Arnold Interview

Carolyn Arnold is a bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has four continuing fiction series–Detective Madison Knight, Brandon Fisher FBI, McKinley Mysteries, and Matthew Connor Adventures–and has written nearly thirty books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from cozy to hard-boiled mysteries, and thrillers to action…

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Danielle Girard Interview

Danielle Girard is the bestselling author of nine previous novels, including Chasing Darkness , as well as The Rookie Club series and the new Dr. Schwartzman series. Tthe first book in that series, Exhume, is currently the #2 bestselling book in Amazon’s Kindle Store! Way to go, Danielle! Her books have won the Barry Award and the RT…

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MTTA 23 Jennifer Chase Interview

Meet Author Jennifer Chase Jennifer Chase is an award-winning and bestselling author of crime thrillers including the Emily Stone thrillers. Jennifer holds a bachelors degree in police forensics and a masters degree in criminology and certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling and is a proud member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists. Connect with…

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MTTA 18 Russell Blake Interview

MTTA #18: Russell Blake Meet Russell Blake Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Times, Huffington Post, and The Chicago Tribune, Russell Blake is The NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of dozens of novels, including the JET and Assassin series. Russell has written over 40 novels since 2011 and co-authored two novels with…

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