Three best-selling authors talking about killing (of the fictional kind) with the best thriller and suspense authors in the business. Killer cocktails, killer c...
Chills, twists, and jaw-dropping reveals with Frieda McFadden, queen of the psychological thriller
Brace yourself! Because this week, the Killer Author Club welcomes none other than Frieda McFadden onto the podcast! Frieda is here to dive deep into her runaway bestseller The Teacher, share the secrets behind her mind-blowing plot twists, and tell us how her background as a physician adds an unsettling layer of authenticity to her stories.
We’ll discuss:
🔪 The art of unreliable narrators and why we love to be deceived
🔪 Her wildly successful journey as an indie and traditional publishing sensation
🔪 The inspiration behind her most haunting characters (spoiler-free, of course!)
You won’t want to miss this thrilling conversation with an author who’s kept millions of readers on the edge of their seats.
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Tune in—if you dare. 😱
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Life, Death, and Happiness: Angie Kim on Happiness Falls
Angie Kim joins us to discuss her Good Morning America book club pick, Happiness Falls. We delve into how her short stories spark ideas for her novels and her obsession with exploring death, fear, and guilt in her work. Angie also reflects on her many careers—lawyer, consultant, entrepreneur, full-time mom, and now bestselling author—and how real-life tragedies inspire her writing. This episode offers a deeply personal look at Angie’s creative process and the themes that drive her stories.
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Runaway Bestsellers & Fan Favorites: Jeneva Rose on The Perfect Marriage
NYT bestselling author Jeneva Rose joins us to discuss her breakout hit The Perfect Marriage and how it became a runaway sensation. She opens up about the pressure of writing its highly anticipated sequel (coming in April), her impressive ability to juggle multiple books across genres, and her writing process. And, of course, we chat about her favorite fan, Scott, whose shenanigans have taken on a life of their own. A hilarious conversation you won’t want to miss!
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Mystery, Comedy, and Christmas Chaos: Benjamin Stevenson on Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret
Author and comedian Benjamin Stevenson joins us to unravel the festive mayhem of his latest mystery, Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret. He talks about blending humor with suspense through his “slapdash sleuth” Ernest Cunningham and how Australia’s unique landscapes inspire his settings. Plus, he shares the wildest thing he’s done for research—don’t try this at home! A hilarious and insightful conversation about the art of crafting clever mysteries with a comedic twist.
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Bright Young Women: Jessica Knoll on Reclaiming the Narrative of Serial Killer Victims
Bestselling author Jessica Knoll discusses her powerful thriller, Bright Young Women, a reimagining of a real-life serial killer case. Learn why she focuses on the female victims instead of naming the infamous “Casanova Killer” and how their advocacy
inspired her story. Jessica also explores the unsettling charm of manipulative killers and the legal changes driven by victims’ voices. A compelling conversation on reframing true crime through the lens of resilience and justice.
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Three best-selling authors talking about killing (of the fictional kind) with the best thriller and suspense authors in the business. Killer cocktails, killer conversations, and killer guests with hosts Kimberly Belle, Heather Gudenkauf, and Kaira Rouda.
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