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Hosted by Sabrina Thatcher · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 31 episodes
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Mystery and thriller fanatic, Sabrina Thatcher, interviews some of the best thriller, chiller, and mystery writers working today. Go inside the mind of a thriller writer to discover how they tap into the darkness that taps away something animalistic in all of us. Learn about their latest books and recommendations then stick around for tips on how you too can write dangerously.
Sabrina Thatcher hosts Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer, a arts show with 31 episodes published.
In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher talks with thriller writer, book coach, and ThrillerFest executive director Samantha Skal for a deep dive into the mechanics behind compelling suspense. They explore why villains should
In this episode of Slaying the Craft , host Sabrina Thatcher sits down with crime novelist Melanie Anagnos to talk about her debut novel Night Swimming , a late-1970s police procedural centered on Jamie, a patrol officer
In this episode, Adam Plantinga joins Sabrina Thatcher for a high-energy deep dive into crafting action-packed, morally grounded thrillers, tracing the evolution of his Kurt Argento series from the over-the-top prison ch
In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher talks with Brianna Heath about her debut book Robbie McNeil’s Hit List —a genre-bending, queer mystery about lesbian contract killers running a karaoke bar while staging musicals and nav
In this episode, host Sabrina Thatcher sits down with retired U.S. Army Colonel turned author Jack McTavish to talk about his debut action-adventure novel Royal Diamonds and the long, often humbling road to publication.
In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher sits down with bestselling thriller author Melinda Leigh to discuss her latest novel You Can Tell Me , the first in a new series featuring true crime writer Olivia. Leigh shares how the
In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher talks with author Karin Nordin about her upcoming thriller Home Sweet Home , a psychological suspense novel about a woman pulled back into the alien doomsday cult she escaped as a teenag
In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher talks with bestselling author Marcy McCreary about her books and writing process. Marcy shares her intuitive, pantser writing process, why she rejects rigid outlining in favor of discove
In this episode of Slaying the Craft, Sabrina Thatcher interviews bestselling author Ande Pliego, discussing her latest book 'The Library After Dark' and the intricacies of writing thrillers. They delve into character de
In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher talks with Tessa Wegert about her latest book 'In the Bones', the first in her North Country series, and the transition from her previous Shana Merchant series. Tessa explores the unique
In this episode, Sabrina talks with thriller author Vanessa Lillie discusses her latest novel, 'The Bone Thief,' and the intricate themes of identity, cultural representation, and the writing process. She shares insights
In this episode of Slaying the Craft, host Sabrina Thatcher shares personal updates, including her move back to Seattle and the challenges she faced with grief and writing. She emphasizes the importance of allowing onese
This week, Sabrina Thatcher talks with Elle Marr about her latest book, 'The Lie She Wears,' and the intricate themes of family dynamics, particularly the mother-daughter relationship. She shares insights into her writin
In this episode of Slaying the Craft, host Sabrina Thatcher interviews the father-son writing duo Jack and Josh Viertel about their debut thriller, The Glass Eel. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the unique
In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher interviews horror and dark-fantasy author Christina Henry about her newest novel The Place Where They Buried Your Heart . Henry unpacks the book’s haunting premise—a sentient house that
In this episode of 'Slaying the Craft', host Sabrina Thatcher interviews bestselling author Victoria Helen Stone, known for her thriller 'Bald-Faced Liar'. They discuss the themes of the book, including the protagonist's
In this episode of 'Slaying the Craft', host Sabrina Thatcher interviews horror writer V.S. Lawerence, exploring her journey in writing spooky novels, including '80s Ghosts', 'Chalupa Cabra Y2K', and 'Friends Like These'
This week, Sabrina Thatcher sits down with psychological thriller author Courtney Psak to talk about her whirlwind year of publishing — from The Tutor to The Hostess to The Aunt . Courtney shares how a “digital-first” th
This week, Sabrina Thatcher interviews intellectual property lawyer Dwayne Goetzel about the importance of copyright and trademark laws for writers. They discuss the fears writers have about sharing their work, the impli
In this episode, host Sabrina Thatcher interviews author and literary agent Jenna Sattherwaite about her latest thriller, 'A Killer Getaway.' They discuss the unique challenges of writing a villain as a main character, t
Melanie Anagnos
author
1 appearance on this show
Ande Pliego
bestselling author
1 appearance on this show
Vanessa Lillie
Author of For the Best
1 appearance on this show
Christina Henry
author of The Ghost Tree
1 appearance on this show
Courtney Psak
The Tutor
1 appearance on this show
Hannah Mary McKinnon
Author of You Will Remember Me
1 appearance on this show
Brian McAuley
1 appearance on this show
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