Meet the Thriller Author (Author Interviews)

Nov 05 2024 210 ep. 32 mins 130

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Interviews with bestselling authors of Mystery, Thriller & Suspense books hosted by Alan Petersen.

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MTTA 209: Noelle West Ihli

Nov 05 2024 27 mins

Noelle West Ihli is a best-selling author known for her gripping psychological thrillers that captivate readers with their heart-stopping suspense and intricate character development. Debuting in 2021 with “The Thicket,” Ihli quickly made a name for herself in the thriller genre, crafting narratives that often explore survival against daunting odds. Her approach t

MTTA 208: Jeffrey Archer

Oct 15 2024 30 mins

Jeffrey Archer, whose novels include the Clifton Chronicles, the William Warwick novels and Kane and Abel, has topped bestseller lists around the world, with sales of over 300 million copies. He is the only author ever to have been a #1 bestseller in fiction, short stories and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries). A member of the House of Lords for over a quarter of a century, the au

MTTA 207: Jenny Milchman

Oct 01 2024 30 mins

Jenny Milchman is the Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of five novels. Her work has been praised by The New York Times, New York Journal of Books, San Francisco Journal of Books, and many more. She has earned spots on multiple “Best Of” lists, including PureWow, POPSUGAR, The Strand, Suspense, and Big Thrill magazines, and has received

MTTA 206: David Ellis

Sep 17 2024 32 mins

David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight bestselling books co-authored with James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. In December 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. He lives outside Chicago wit

MTTA 205: Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado

Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado have teamed up for an amazing collaboration! Both Jeffery and Isabella have been on the podcast before, so it was a thrill to have them both on for this episode! Deaver is an internationally acclaimed, number-one bestselling author whose works have graced bestseller lists across the globe. With his novels sold in 150 countries and transla

MTTA 204: Vannessa Cronin

Aug 06 2024 32 mins

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 behind curating their top picks. Vannessa, with her extensive background in the book industry and a lifelong passion for literature, share

MTTA 203: Ace Atkins

Jun 25 2024 31 mins

Ace Atkins is a New York Times best-selling author and former crime beat reporter. In this episode, Atkins discusses his journey from journalism to fiction writing, emphasizing the importance of real-world experience and good writing skills. He talks about his extensive career, including his role in continuing Robert B. Parker’s iconic Spencer series and his own Quinn Couls

MTTA 202: Susan Elia MacNeal Author Interview

Susan Elia MacNeal is the author of the New York Times, Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling Maggie Hope mystery series. The series began with the Edgar Award-nominated and Barry Award-winning Mr. Churchill’s Secretary, which is now in its 23rd printing. Susan graduated from Nardin Academy in Buffalo, New York, and cum laude with honors in Englis

MTTA 201: Ajay Chowdhury

May 14 2024 32 mins

Ajay Chowdhury is a tech entrepreneur with a knack for storytelling and innovation. Ajay kicked off his journey in the literary world with his children’s book, ‘Ayesha and the Firefish,’ back in 2016. But it’s his crime fiction that’s really making waves. Starting with ‘The Waiter’ in 2021, which not only snagged a Sunday Times crime book of the

MTTA 200: Brian J. Morra

Apr 16 2024 42 mins

Brian J. Morra has spent his career in intelligence and national security beginning with his time as a decorated Air Force Intelligence officer and through his many years as a senior executive in the aerospace and defense industry. Brian was encouraged to write the story of The Able Archers by many friends who convinced him that his unique, personal insight could bring the story