Daniel Barnett | NIGHTMARELAND & the Art of Writing Horror | Author in the Headlights
🎃 What makes a nightmare unforgettable?
Just in time for Halloween, Author in the Headlights welcomes horror author Daniel Barnett, creator of the NIGHTMARELAND series.
Join host Strider S.R. Klusman for a journey into the world of horror fiction, where ordinary characters encounter extraordinary terrors and the imagination becomes a writer's most frightening tool.
We explore Daniel's influences, including Stephen King, Clive Barker, and Ramsey Campbell, and discuss the techniques horror writers use to create suspense, dread, psychological unease, and genuine fear.
From developing characters readers care about to building situations that keep them turning pages long after midnight, this conversation explores what makes horror such a compelling genre.
📚 Featured Book: NIGHTMARELAND — Volumes 1–6
Whether you're a devoted horror reader or curious about the creative process, join us for a conversation with a writer who knows how to make the darkness interesting.
Author in the Headlights — Conversations with the people behind the books.
28 Oct 2026
David Poyer | 50 Books, Military Thrillers & Adventures | Author in the Headlights
What does it take to write 50 books across multiple genres?
In this episode of Author in the Headlights, host Strider S.R. Klusman welcomes USA Today bestselling author David Poyer for a conversation about his extraordinary writing career.
From modern military thrillers and the Hemlock County novels to science fiction, historical fiction, and underwater adventures, David has spent decades creating compelling stories.
We discuss his journey into writing, the challenges of working across genres, his writing methods, and the continuing adventures of Tiller Galloway.
David also discusses what's next for the series, including the upcoming sixth Tiller Galloway thriller.
Featured book: YUCATAN BLUE
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16 Oct 2026
Adam & Eve | Jeffrey Archer's last book and his tribute, on Author in the Headlights
Jeffrey Archer's final book, Adam & Eve, along with his tribute.
A special Author in the Headlights dedicated to Jeffrey Archer.
What began as preparation for an interview about his novel Adam & Eve became an opportunity to reflect on a remarkable and often controversial life.
From political ambition to international literary success, public disgrace, and reinvention, Jeffrey Archer's journey was as compelling as many of the stories he created.
Join Strider S.R. Klusman as he reflects on the storyteller, the politician, and the man behind both.
Featured books —
Adam & Eve:
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Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less: https://books2read.com/u/mVd15p (https://books2read.com/u/mVd15p)
Kane and Able: https://books2read.com/u/boLeAZ (https://books2read.com/u/boLeAZ)
End Game: https://books2read.com/u/mdrEMW (https://books2read.com/u/mdrEMW)
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