Meet the Thriller Author (Author Interviews)
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Interviews with bestselling authors of mystery, suspense, and thriller books.
Episodes
- MTTA 238: H.Y. Hanna Interview
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 set…
- MTTA 237: James Grady Interview
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…
- MTTA 236: Rea Frey Interview
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.
- MTTA 235: Mark Stevens Interview
Latest Book Mark Stevens Books Show Notes & Transcript Episode 235 Summary — Mark Stevens Transcript The post MTTA 235: Mark Stevens Interview appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 234: Chad Boudreaux Interview
Chad Boudreaux Books Show Notes and Transcript Video Episode Summary – Chad Boudreaux Interview Key Takeaways Transcript The post MTTA 234: Chad Boudreaux Interview appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 233: Maria Frankland Interview
Latest Maria Frankland Book Maria Frankland Books Show Notes and Transcript Video Transcript The post MTTA 233: Maria Frankland Interview appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 232: Jonathan Kellerman Interview
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 psycho…
- Special Episode: 2025 Recap and What’s Ahead in 2026
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 podcas…
- MTTA 231: Daniel Hurst
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 .
- MTTA 230: Myles Dungan
Myles Dungan Books Show Notes & Transcript Transcript The post MTTA 230: Myles Dungan appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 229: Mary Stone
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 .
- MTTA 228: Andrews & Wilson
Other books by Andrews & Wilson Show Notes and Transcript Summary Become a better writer with insights from 35 world-class instructors, including James Patterson, Dan Brown, David Baldacci, and Walter Mosley. Order before Black Friday to s…
- MTTA 227: Brian Manning
Brian Manning of The Manning Brothers Action Thriller. Interview. The post MTTA 227: Brian Manning appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 226: Daniel Pelfrey (Live from Author Nation)
Other Books by Daniel Pelfrey Show Notes & Transcript In this episode: Transcript The post MTTA 226: Daniel Pelfrey (Live from Author Nation) appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 225: Eric Rickstad
Eric Rickstad Books Show Notes & Transcript Video Transcript The post MTTA 225: Eric Rickstad appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 224: Traci Hunter Abramson
Other Books From This Author Show Notes & Transcript Summary Video Transcript The post MTTA 224: Traci Hunter Abramson appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 223: Nicole Trope
Other Books by the Author Show Notes & Transcript Summay Video Transcript The post MTTA 223: Nicole Trope appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 222: J.A. Jance
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 Lak…
- MTTA 221: Mike Adamick
Books by Mike Adamick Show Notes and Transcript Video Transcript The post MTTA 221: Mike Adamick appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 220: Dan Buzzetta
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’…
- MTTA 219: Ty Hutchinson
Latest Book Ty Hutchinson Books Show Notes & Transcript Summary Video Interview (from MTTA YouTube Channel) The post MTTA 219: Ty Hutchinson appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 218: Alex R. Johnson
Show Notes and Transcription Alex R. Johnson Author Interview Summary: Transcript Trailer for Two Step Alex R. Johnson Interview (Video) The post MTTA 218: Alex R. Johnson appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 217: Joshua Moehling
More Books by Joshua Moehling Show Notes and Transcription Summary: Transcript The post MTTA 217: Joshua Moehling appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 216: Marcie R. Rendon
Marcie R. Rendon Books Show Notes and Transcription Summary: Transcript The post MTTA 216: Marcie R. Rendon appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 215: Walter Mosley
Other Books by Walter Mosley Show Notes & Transcript Summary: Transcript Video The post MTTA 215: Walter Mosley appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA: 10th Anniversary Special
This episode is different from the others. I won’t be interviewing an author, but instead, I’ll be looking back on ten years of the podcast! On June 23, 2025, Meet the Thriller Author officially marks its 10-year anniversary! It’s hard to…
- MTTA 214: Gregg Hurwitz
Gregg Hurwitz Nemesis (Latest Book) Other Books by Gregg Hurwitz Show Notes & Transcirpts Summary: Transcript Video The post MTTA 214: Gregg Hurwitz appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 213: Jerri Williams
Jerri Williams Books Non-Fiction Show Notes & Resources Summary: Transcript The post MTTA 213: Jerri Williams appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 212: J.D. Barker
J.D. Barker Books Show Notes & Resources Episode Summary: JD Barker Interview Transcript JD Barker Interview (Video) The post MTTA 212: J.D. Barker appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 211: Vannessa Cronin (Amazon Sr. Editor)
Best thriller books 2024 as chosen by the Amazon Editors Best Thriller books 2024 Show Notes & Resources Summary: Author Mentions: Transcript: The post MTTA 211: Vannessa Cronin (Amazon Sr. Editor) appeared first on Meet the Thriller Autho…
- MTTA 210: Marcia Clark
Marcia Clark Books Show Notes and Transcript Trailer from the 1958 movie “I Want to Live” starring Susan Hayward The movie claimed to be based on the Barbara Graham case and Susan Hayward won a best-acting Oscar for the role, but if you wa…
- MTTA 209: Noelle West Ihli
Noelle West Ihli Books Show Notes & Transcript Summary The post MTTA 209: Noelle West Ihli appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 208: Jeffrey Archer
Other Books Show Notes & Transcript In the latest episode of the “Meet the Thriller Author” podcast, host Alan Petersen sits down with the illustrious novelist Jeffrey Archer. Renowned for his gripping storytelling and intricate plots, Arc…
- MTTA 207: Jenny Milchman
Other Books by Jenny Milchaman Show Notes In this podcast interview, Alan Petersen speaks with Jenny Milchman about her latest suspense novel, “The Usual Silence,” which delves into the psychological background of psychotherapy with childr…
- MTTA 206: David Ellis
Other Books by David Ellis With James Patterson Show Notes & Transcript In episode 206 of “Meet the Thriller Author,” host Alan Petersen interviews David Ellis, an Edgar award-winning author and justice on the Illinois Appellate Court. Ell…
- MTTA 205: Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado
Books by Jeffery Deaver Books by Isabella Maldonado Show Notes & Transcript Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado Interview (Episode 205) In the world of thriller novels, few names command as much respect as Jeffrey Deaver and Isabella Mal…
- MTTA 204: Vannessa Cronin
Have you ever wondered what goes into selecting the best mystery and thriller books of the year? In this episode of Meet the Thriller Author, I chat with Vannessa Cronin, a senior editor at Amazon Books, to uncover the intricate process be…
- MTTA 203: Ace Atkins
Photo by Bill Dabney More Books from Ace Show Notes & Transcript The post MTTA 203: Ace Atkins appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 202: Susan Elia MacNeal Author Interview
Other Books Show Notes and Transcript Summary Video Transcript Note: This transcript was machine generated and subsequently reviewed and edited minimally by a human, Alan, for accuracy. Please be aware that there may still be errors and ty…
- MTTA 201: Ajay Chowdhury
Other Books by Ajay Chowdhury Show notes and Transcript In this episode… Video Transcript The post MTTA 201: Ajay Chowdhury appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 200: Brian J. Morra
Other Books Show Notes & Transcripts In this episode: I strongly recommend watching the Netflix documentary “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War” which features an interview with Brian about the Cold War. He plays a prominent role in…
- MTTA 199: Dana Perry
Other books by Dana Perry Show Notes and Transcript The post MTTA 199: Dana Perry appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 198: Ron Corbett
Other Books by Ron Corbett Show Notes & Resources Ron Corbett Author Interview (On Video) The post MTTA 198: Ron Corbett appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 197: Lisa Regan
More Books by Lisa Regan Show Notes and Resources Video Interview The post MTTA 197: Lisa Regan appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 196: Nick Petrie
Other Books by Nick Petrie Show Notes and Transcript of Nick Petrie Author Interview Nick Petrie returns to the podcast for a new interview discussing his latest novel, “The Price You Pay.” Video You can watch this interview on my YouTube…
- MTTA 195: Emily Shiner
More Books From the Author Video Show Notes & Resources I. IntroductionA. Speaker’s introduction and backgroundB. Episode number and podcast nameC. Guest introduction and backgroundD. Mention of website with show notes and more resources I…
- MTTA 194: Andrew Mayne
Latest author interview for the podcast is with Andrew Mayne. Andrew Mayne is an artificial intelligence creative, educator and Wall Street Journal best selling author. Andrew has been nominated for the Edgar Award for his book Black Fall…
- Special Announcement
Exciting News: “Meet the Thriller Author” is Back and Better Than Ever! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your patience and unwavering support during our unexpe…
- MTTA 193: Freida McFadden
Freida McFadden Books Transcript Alan’s Psychological Thrillers! The post MTTA 193: Freida McFadden appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .
- MTTA 192: Writing Advice From Famous Authors (Special Episode)
This episode is different in that I’m not featuring a new interview, instead bringing you writing advice from five bestselling authors from previous podcast episodes. The next episode will resume with new author interviews. Featured in thi…