92- Writing a Blockbuster

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David and Alan reflect on "Top 10 Tips for Writing a Hollywood Blockbuster" and discuss what an author can learn from them.

Promo: Scrolls by Paul Elard Cooley

91- Three Years Celebrating and Complaining

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ThrillerCast is three years old! Alan shares some huge news, and we go on to rant about some recent happenings in the book/writing world.

Promo: Icefall by David Wood

090- Why Do We Love the Undead?

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Scheduling conflicts this week, so we're sharing a panel from Space City Con 2013, on the topic "Why Do We Love the Undead?" featuring Dave along with authors Ryan Span and Gabrielle Faust.

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89- The Shady Side of Publishing

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This week, we discuss a few controversies, including some unkind comments by an author, and this excellent response, and then move along to some shady things that have been happening in the publishing world of late.

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088- Listener Feedback

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We catch up on our writing, then respond to questions from our listeners.

Promo: Pentecost by JF Penn

Things we mention:

Arena of Souls, Dave's new pulp serial.

Boxcryptor (HT to listener Steve Manke)

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87- Mixing it Up with Jay Hartlove

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This week we chat with Jay Hartlove, author of the thriller Daughter Cell. We discuss "melting pot"
thrillers which blend elements from many genres.


Promo: Quest by David Wood

086- Getting Violent

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Dave and Al both had scheduling conflicts, so we get a Thrillerfest panel discussion on violence in thrillers,

how authors use it, and why.


Promo: The Crypts of Eden by Rick Jones