Welcome to High Stakes with host Tracey Devlyn. In each episode, I chat with bestselling to debut authors across all genres—thrillers, mysteries, suspense, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, YA, book club fiction, and more—about the turning points that change everything. We dig into what’s truly on the line for their characters, the craft choices that sharpen tension, and the twists and emotional punches that keep us hooked.
New episodes drop weekly. Show notes and links live at TraceyDevlyn.com/podcast. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode—Enjoy the adventure.
Andre Hardy on TEAR THE CITY DOWN & Depicting Male Vulnerability
In Episode 57 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with debut author Andre Hardy to discuss his crime noir novel, TEAR THE CITY DOWN—a gritty, heart-pounding story of fatherhood, ambition, betrayal, and one man’s desperate attempt to break free from the life he built and protect what matters most: his family.
“A fantastic journey through mean streets and shattered hearts. Full of vibrant prose and incredible characters. An unforgettable experience.” —S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author
Author’s Website:
https://AndreHardy.com
Show Notes:
https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast
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30 Sept 2026
Jennifer Sadera on MAYBE YOU LIED & Writing Psychological Suspense from a Male Perspective
In Episode 56 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with award-winning author Jennifer Sadera to discuss MAYBE YOU LIED—a psychological suspense about a grieving young man who inherits a mysterious house and discovers that the answers to his family’s past may be far more dangerous than the questions.
Author’s Website:
https://JenniferSadera.com
Show Notes:
https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast
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23 Sept 2026
Manda Collins on GHOST ME, MAYBE & Misconceptions About Librarians
In Episode 55 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Manda Collins to discuss her romantic comedy, GHOST ME, MAYBE—an island mystery packed with mischief, sparks, and enough suspicious shenanigans to keep the pages flying.
“If you grew up loving to solve mysteries with Scooby and the gang, do not miss GHOST ME, MAYBE. Witty, heartfelt, engaging—I loved it.” —Cynthia Eden, New York Times bestselling author
Author’s Website:
https://MandaCollins.com
Show Notes:
https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast
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