Through fascinating author interviews, And The Plot Thickens explores the tools in the "writer's toolbox" and the ways they are used to ratchet up the level of tension in in a story. Where many author interview shows discuss recently released books, “And The Plot Thickens” talks with authors about their process for writing tension, suspense, and edginess.
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Jeff Crawford chats with suspense and horror author Andrew P. Weston
Andrew P. Weston is a bestselling author from the UK who lives with a large amount of rescue cats in a medium sized house on a small Greek island. As well as suffering from an inordinate compulsion to make things up and write them down for other peoples’ entertainment, he is also an expert nuisance . . . just ask his wife.
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19 Oct 2022
Jeff Crawford interviews guest Michelle Ann Hollstein
Michelle Ann Hollstein resides in Southern California with her two wonderful children and her spoiled fur babies. She obtained her degree in Art Studio with a concentration in painting from the California State University, Sacramento and loves to partake in creative projects. She’s the author of the fantasy trilogy The Niburu Chronicles, the sci-fi horror series Fatal Reaction, the Vienna Rossi Paranormal Mysteries, and the quirky and comical Aggie Underhill Mysteries.
5 Oct 2022
Jeff Crawford interviews bestselling author DP Lyle
DP Lyle is the Amazon #1 Bestselling; Macavity and Benjamin Franklin Award-winning; and Edgar(2), Agatha, Anthony, Shamus, Scribe, and USA Today Best Book(2) Award-nominated author of 22 books, both non-fiction and fiction (the Samantha Cody, Dub Walker, Jake Longly, and Cain/Harper thriller series and the Royal Pains media tie-in series). Along with Jan Burke, he was the co-host of Crime and Science Radio and hosts the podcast series Criminal Mischief. He has served as story consultant to many novelists and the screenwriters of shows such as Law & Order, CSI: Miami, Diagnosis Murder, Monk, Judging Amy, Peacemakers, Cold Case, House, Medium, Women’s Murder Club, 1-800-Missing, The Glades, and Pretty Little Liars.
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21 Sept 2022
Jeff Crawford interviews bestselling author Richard Chizmar
RICHARD CHIZMAR is the New York Times bestselling author of the Gwendy Trilogy (with Stephen King), as well as Chasing the Boogeyman, Widow’s Point, and many other books. He is the founder/publisher of Cemetery Dance magazine and the Cemetery Dance Publications book imprint. He has edited more than 35 anthologies and his short fiction has appeared in dozens of publications, including multiple editions of Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and The Year’s 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories. He has won two World Fantasy awards, four International Horror Guild awards, and the HWA’s Board of Trustee’s award.
Chizmar (in collaboration with Johnathon Schaech) has also written screenplays and teleplays for United Artists, Sony Screen Gems, Lions Gate, Showtime, NBC, and many other companies. He has adapted the works of many bestselling authors including Stephen King, Peter Straub, and Bentley Little.
Chizmar’s work has been translated into more than fifteen languages throughout the world, and he has appeared at numerous conferences as a writing instructor, guest speaker, panelist, and guest of honor.
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7 Sept 2022
Jeff Crawford interviews speculative fiction writer Edward Rosick
Today’s guest on And the Plot Thickens is Edward R. Rosick, a writer and physician who resides in central Michigan. His poetry and speculative fiction published over the last 30 years covers the spectrum from sublime to surreal. Rosick’s poetry has been published in numerous magazines and esteemed literary journals including Trillium, Big Two-Hearted and The MacGuffin. His horror and speculative fiction works have been featured in magazines and anthologies including Pulphouse, Creepy Campfire Quarterly, and The Half That You See. His first horror novel, Deep Roots, was published earlier this year by Thurston Howl Publications.
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31 Aug 2022
Jeff Crawford interviews debut horror author Maureen Kilmer
Today’s guest on And the Plot Thickens is Maureen Kilmer. Maureen graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and three children. She does not have a She Shed, and thankfully has not had to battle the forces of darkness (unless going to Costco on a Saturday counts). Suburban Hell is her horror debut.
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24 Aug 2022
Jeff interviews paranormal suspense author Nola Nash
Nola Nash is the author of the Crescent City series, which features atmospheric gothic thrills and chills in 1820s New Orleans, and Traveler, a time travel adventure. Her debut novel, Crescent City Moon, was an award-winning finalist in the American Book Fest’s 2020 Best Book Awards in the Fiction: Young Adult category. Nola loves historical research, and her fascination with early 19th century New Orleans has led her to study tarot, candle magic, herb magic, seances, and other aspects of voodoo and magical practices. She receives professional story and character guidance from a New Orleans based psychic medium as well as a voodoo practitioner. Nola is an active podcaster with the Authors on the Air network and is the host of Dead Folks’ Tales and co-host of BYOB.
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10 Aug 2022
Jeff interviews USA Today bestselling author David Bell
David Bell is a USA Today bestselling, award-winning author whose work has been translated into multiple languages. He’s currently a professor of English at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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27 Jul 2022
Jeff Interviews Harrison and Matt Query, authors of OLD COUNTRY
On today’s episode, Jeff interviews brother collaborators Harrison and Matt Query, authors of OLD COUNTRY.
Harrison Query is a Colorado native whose work as a writer has spanned multiple genres. He has sold projects to Lionsgate, Netflix, Amazon, and SONY developing screenplays with Ridley Scott, Chris Columbus, Robert Zemeckis and Andrew Dominik. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Matt Query, born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, is a litigator who focuses on legal issues related to water rights, natural resources, public lands, and fish and wildlife management. Matt and his wife Sonya have a little ranch in Southern Oregon, where they live with their dog, sheep, chickens, and bees.
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13 Jul 2022
Jeff Crawford interviews USA Today bestselling author Pamela Fagan Hutchins
On today’s episode, Jeff interviews Pamela Fagan Hutchins, a USA Today bestselling author of mystery, thriller, and suspense. Pamela lives in an off-the-grid cabin on the face of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains with her husband, rescue pets, and draft cross horses. Her most recent release is Sitting Duck, the latest installment of her popular Patrick Flint series.
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22 Jun 2022
Jeff Crawford interviews New York Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry
JONATHAN MABERRY is a New York Times bestselling author, 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner, 3-time Scribe Award winner, Inkpot Award winner, and comic book writer. His vampire apocalypse book series, V-WARS, was a Netflix original series. He writes in multiple genres including suspense, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, and action; for adults, teens and middle grade. He is also the editor of Weird Tales Magazine and many anthologies. www.jonathanmaberry.com (http://www.jonathanmaberry.com/)
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8 Jun 2022
And the Plot Thickens episode 3: Jeff Crawford interviews author April Reign
April M. Reign is a multi-genre author of many stories that range from Mystery-Thrillers, Sci-Fi, and Urban Paranormal. She has also ghostwritten thirty other novels for others. April lives in Southern California where she owns a marketing company. If she’s not writing or working on her business, then she’s golfing and enjoying adventures with her husband. Just a couple of titles to watch for from her impressive collection are Guardian Planet (Kindle Vella), and Disciples of the Damned.
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25 May 2022
Jeff interviews horror writer Greg Stumbo
Greg Stumbo is a father, ex ranger, a musician, a mixologist, and horror and suspense writer from the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Author of five novels including the Generation Zed Series, Crossover, and has also co-authored a book of horror fiction with parasomnia as its foundation. Stumbo applies his wit and easy banter to his dialogues which creates worlds and situations that are relatable and easily approachable. Quick witted and well read are tools that Greg has at his disposal and uses most effectively in his books as well as in general conversation.
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18 May 2022
Jeff Crawford and guest Reavis Wortham discuss the art of creating tension in writing
Today’s guest on And the Plot Thickens is Reavis Wortham, author of more than 2,500 newspaper articles and more than 12 novels including the Red River Series and The Sonny Hawke Series. Reavis is an outdoorsman and 4th generation Texan. He is a two-time Spur Award winner and member of Mystery Writers of America, The Writer’s League of Texas, the International Association of Crime Writers, International Thriller Writers, and Western Writers of America.
Where many author interview shows discuss recently released books, “And The Plot Thickens” talks with authors about their process for writing tension, suspense, and edginess. Reavis is a natural and ideal choice for a discussion of this sort.
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