085- Remembering Elmore Leonard, A.J. Hartley Interview

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This week we look back at Elmore Leonard and discuss his rules of writing (mostly to annoy Alan) followed by our final Thrillerfest interview with A.J. Hartley.

Promo- Instinct by Jeremy Robinson

084- Breaking the Mold with Reavis Wortham and Ethan Cross

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We discuss a certain sameness about main characters in thrillers, followed by interviews with authors Reavis Wortham and Ethan Cross, both of whom are doing something a little different with their protagonists.


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083- Productivity and Professionalism

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In this episode, we discuss productivity and evaluate ourselves as writing professionals based on an article from a recent Horror Writers Association newsletter. We don't come off too well.

Promo- Cibola by David Wood       

082- Catching Up with Jeremy Burns and Boyd Morrison

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Dave and Al actually found a day to record in the midst of their respective travels! We catch up on what's been going on, followed by interviews with authors Jeremy Burns and Boyd Morrison.

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081- Flawed Protagonists

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Dave and Al discuss flawed protagonists, followed by a panel discussion on the topic "Is Your Hero's Flaw Non-Fatal?"

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80- Keeping Series Characters Fresh

Both hosts are here for once! We catch up on what's been happening, Dave talks about Thrillerfest, followed by a panel discussion on keeping characters fresh.

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Promo: RealmShift by Alan Baxter

79- Team Thrillers with Paul Kemprecos

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Dave sits down at Thrillerfest with Paul Kemprecos, author of The Emerald Scepter and the original NUMA files novels. Visit Paul online at www.paulkemprecos.com.

Promo- Dourado by David Wood