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On today’s 198th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes author Lee Goldberg to discuss his latest book, 'Ashes Never Lie.' The two men delve into Goldberg's writing process, character development, and the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Goldberg shares candid advice for aspiring authors, emphasizing the…
On today’s 197th episode of The Thriller Zone, now in Season 7, I’m happy to introduce my listeners & readers to an engaging conversation with my new friend, and fantastic author, DJ Williams, a rising star in the thriller genre. Today, we discuss DJ’s journey from growing up in Hong…
On today’s 198th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes author Lee Goldberg to discuss his latest book, 'Ashes Never Lie.' The two men delve into Goldberg's writing process, character development, and the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Goldberg shares candid advice for aspiring authors, emphasizing the…
On today’s 197th episode of The Thriller Zone, now in Season 7, I’m happy to introduce my listeners & readers to an engaging conversation with my new friend, and fantastic author, DJ Williams, a rising star in the thriller genre. Today, we discuss DJ’s journey from growing up in Hong…
Author D.J. Williams is the Prime Sponsor of The Thriller Zone for September and the launch of our Season 7. On today's 196th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews #1 New York Times Bestselling author Kathy Reichs to discuss her latest book, Fire and Bones. David and…
On today's 196th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews #1 New York Times Bestselling author Kathy Reichs to discuss her latest book, Fire and Bones. David and Kathy also discuss her career as a forensic anthropologist and the inspiration behind her popular character, Temperance Brennan. They also…
On today’s 195th & Final episode of Season Six of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times Bestselling Author TJ Newman about her latest book, Worst Case Scenario. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the research process, and the challenges of writing a plot-heavy thriller. Ms.…
On today’s 194th episode and FINAL SHOW of SEASON SIX, we welcome Henry Wise, author of the debut thriller Holy City, as he joins David Temple on The Thriller Zone. David and Henry discuss Henry's Southern roots and how they influenced his writing, his experience at both Virginia Military Institute…
On today’s 193rd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Bruce Borges about his latest book, Shades of Mercy. They discuss the process of writing and the fear of not being able to recreate the success of previous books. They also touch on topics such as imposter…
On today’s 192nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Brian Freeman about his latest book, Break Every Rule. They discuss the importance of engaging readers' emotions, the balance between description and pacing, and the challenges of writing a second book in a series. Freeman shares his…
On today's Bonus Episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Steve Stratton to discuss Steve's journey as an author, the success of his audiobook, and the release of his novella. They also touch on the challenges of the publishing industry and the importance of networking and community…
On today’s 190th episode of The Thriller Zone, David and Tammy Temple discuss their TOP 20 SUMMER READS! David shares his formula for selecting the books and highlights a variety of thrillers, including military, political, and southern thrillers. They also mention debut authors and books that are in development for…
On today’s 189th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews authors Melinda Lee and Kendra Elliott about their collaborative novel, Echo Road. The two guest authors discuss how they came together to write the book, and their process of alternating chapters and maintaining consistent character voices. Elliot and…
On today’s 188th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr about his latest thriller, Red Sky Mourning. Jack and Dave discuss Carr's growth as a writer and his commitment to constantly improving his craft. They also touch on topics such…
On today’s 187th episode host David Temple celebrates THE THRILLER ZONE’S three-year anniversary with author May Cobb. They discuss May's journey from being David's first guest to having her book, The Hunting Wives, adapted into a TV series. May shares her experience working in Hollywood and the surreal feeling of…
On today's 186th BONUS Episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple is happy to welcome two-time Edgar Award-winning Author Lori Roy as she discusses her latest book, Lake County. The book is set in 1950s Florida and follows the story of Addie Ann, a young woman who tells a…
On today’s 185th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times bestselling author Meg Gardner. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including Meg's collaboration with Michael Mann on Heat 2, her writing process, and her latest book, Shadowheart. They also deep-dive Meg’s other books, as…
On today's 184th episode of The Thriller Zone, a BONUS episode at that, we're pleased to welcome Washington Post Contributor and New York Times Bestselling Author David Ignatius. On this podcast, David talks with us about his latest thriller, Phantom Orbit, and shares the inspiration and research behind his latest…
On today’s 183rd episode of The Thriller Zone we’ve a special treat. If you’re a fan of Thriller & Crime Fiction, then you’ve no doubt heard of The Real Book Spy. Well, today we sit down with Ryan Steck to discuss his latest thriller OUT FOR BLOOD. This latest entry…
On today's 182nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews #1 International bestselling author John Katzenbach about his book Jack's Boys. They discuss the nature of storytelling in thrillers and the importance of creating complete and psychologically attuned characters. Katzenbach also shares how his experience as a criminal…
On today's 181st episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times Bestselling author Eric Rickstad about his book "Lilith." Lilith explores the theme of school shootings and the emotional impact on the victims and their families. Mr. Rickstad discusses his background as a writer and the…
On today’s 180th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews film director and debut author James Cox about his breakout hit novel, Grand Theft AI. The conversation covers Cox's background in directing, his influences, and the process of writing the book. They discuss the cyberpunk landscape of the…
On today’s 180th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews film director and debut author James Cox about his breakout hit novel, Grand Theft AI. The conversation covers Cox's background in directing, his influences, and the process of writing the book. They discuss the cyberpunk landscape of the…
In this 179th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews thriller writer Joe Reid, also known as Parker Adams, about his latest book, The Lockbox. The conversation covers various topics, including the inspiration behind the book, the use of pen names, and Reid's background as a marine biologist…
