In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, I’m joined by Westley Smith, author of They Came at Night, to talk about blending psychological thriller and action, and how lived experience shaped the emotional core of the novel. We talk about writing characters shaped by trauma, balancing tension with restraint, and why some stories aren’t built from research alone. Westley shares how personal loss influenced his approach to story, and what he hopes readers carry with them after the final page. This conversation explores endurance, resilience, and the ways dark fiction can become a form of processing rather than escape. Westley Smith's book They Came At Night: https://a.co/d/aGFreg3 Follow Westley Smith online: https://westleysmithbooks.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels including his psychological action tech thriller, The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, I’m joined by Karen E. Osborne to talk about how she builds characters from real life and structures stories across dual timelines. We discuss Justice for Emerson, how observing people in everyday moments helps her capture physical detail and voice, and the way characters become so real to her that she rarely loses track of who they are. Karen also talks about writing across timelines without losing clarity, and how personal history and lived experience quietly shape the emotional core of a story. This conversation focuses on character, structure, and the small, human details that make fiction feel alive. Karen E Osborne's book Justice for Emerson: https://a.co/d/9P7NHXj Follow Karen E. Osborne online: https://www.kareneosborne.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels including his psychological action tech thriller, The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, I’m joined by Adam Roach, author of The Ritualist. Adam talks about how a 100-word flash fiction piece he wrote for a horror contest became the starting point for his thriller series. We discuss the original flash fiction, what judges said about expanding it, and how that idea eventually became a full-length novel. Adam also talks about writing scenes by visualizing them like a movie, how his approach to outlining changes depending on the project, and why he doesn’t focus heavily on detailed police procedural research. The conversation also touches on writing villains, long-running antagonists, and how Adam thinks about continuing a story across multiple books. Adam Roach's book The Ritualist: https://a.co/d/2hovKOO Follow Adam Roach online: https://www.adamroachbooks.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels including his psychological action tech thriller, The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

What happens when a real encounter sparks the opening of a psychological thriller? In this episode, USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller explains how she built Cut Off from Sky and Earth around memory, trauma, and the dangerous weight of past relationships. We get into how she blended the feel of a fairy tale with a tense, grounded narrative, why she stepped away from legal thrillers for this story, and how she writes three POVs without outlining. With more than fifty books behind her, Melissa shares the instincts she trusts, the tension she chases, and the character choices that shaped this novel. If you’re writing psychological suspense or juggling multiple POVs, this episode is packed with takeaways. Melissa F. Miller's book Cut Off From Sky and Earth: https://a.co/d/c5VEcU6 Follow Melissa F. Miller online: https://melissafmiller.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels including his psychological action tech thriller, The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

In this episode, international best-selling author Andrew Warren, joins me to talk about how he created White Tiger — a villain who’s as tactically intelligent as he is physically dangerous. We dig into writing action that’s fast but clear, how to use strategy to shape a fight scene, and why a smart antagonist raises every aspect of a thriller. Andrew also talks about returning to the Thomas Caine world for Book Six, keeping a long-running series fresh, and the choices that help each story feel different without losing what readers love. If you’re writing thrillers or looking for a deeper look at how villains and action scenes work together, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.   Andrew Warren's book White Tiger: https://a.co/d/j6QRo5f Follow Andrew Warren online: https://andrewwarrenbooks.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels including his psychological action tech thriller, The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Jo Loveday joins me to discuss Campus of Shadows, a psychological horror thriller that follows a vulnerable mind as it begins to break. We talk about crafting a believable mental decline, how Jo’s nursing and psychiatric training informed Dave’s deterioration, and why portraying addiction felt personal. Jo also opens up about living with dyscalculia and how it helped shape Dave’s character, the challenge of writing from a male POV, and the ten-year journey of learning story structure, rewriting, and cutting entire early chapters to sharpen the emotional core of the book. It’s a thoughtful conversation about identity, vulnerability, and writing psychological darkness with care and realism. Jo Loveday's book: https://a.co/d/gAgs2Al Follow Jo Loveday online: https://joloveday.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels including his psychological action tech thriller, The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

How do you build a high-stakes thriller without losing sight of character? In this episode, Mark Philbin joins me to talk about Kill Them All, a plot-driven thriller built around a twelve-city murder spree and a protagonist who sees patterns others miss. We discuss where the idea began, how he shaped the “12 victims in 12 months” structure, and why grounding a twisty plot in character growth matters just as much as pacing. Mark shares how his radio background shaped his writing style, how he created a team of distinct FBI agents, and why trusting your outline — and your voice — is essential when you’re trying to stand out in a crowded thriller market. If you’re interested in building tense plots, crafting characters with agency, or simply love hearing authors break down their creative decisions, this conversation is a great one. Mark Philbin's book: https://a.co/d/gayzNd0 Follow Mark Philbin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mphilbinwriter/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels including the Armageddon Descendants trilogy bundle: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

What makes a friendship unravel, and how do you show every side of it on the page? In this episode, author M.M. Deluca joins me to talk about The Divorce Party, a psychological thriller set in Las Vegas that explores secrets, tension, and the fragile balance between loyalty and betrayal. We talk about writing from multiple perspectives, shaping believable relationships between flawed friends, and grounding suspense in realism drawn from real life. For thriller writers, this conversation offers insight into how story structure and character perspective can heighten emotional tension, while readers get an inside look at what drives M.M. Deluca’s storytelling. M.M. Deluca's book: https://a.co/d/c2u4aSn Follow M.M. Deluca on her website: https://www.marjoriedeluca.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

How do you write action that feels real without losing your voice as a storyteller? In this episode, author T.R. Hendricks joins me to talk about The Instructor, a military thriller shaped by his experience in the army. We discuss how real-world training translates to believable fiction, the discipline it takes to finish a manuscript, and how sixty rejections became part of his journey to publication. For writers chasing authenticity and perseverance in their craft, this episode is a masterclass in turning experience into story. T.R. Hendrick's book: https://trhendricksauthor.com/books/the-infiltrator/ Follow T.R. Hendricks on his website: https://trhendricksauthor.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

How do you write 5,000 words a day and still love what you do? In this episode, author Maria Frankland joins me to talk about I Don’t Like Mondays, a psychological thriller that began with a single thought on a crowded Yorkshire train platform: what if someone was pushed in front of the train? Maria shares how that moment became her 22nd novel, how she built a full-time writing career, and the discipline that keeps her moving forward. We talk about creative routines, lingering self-doubt, and the determination it takes to turn writing into a life. Maria Frankland's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8nwHk41 Follow Maria on her website: https://mariafrankland.co.uk/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

What happens when a horror-thriller author refuses to rewrite? In this episode, Thomas Stewart joins host Mark P.J. Nadon to discuss his novel Allison’s Tears, a ghost story written in just three months — every sentence deliberate, every emotion intentional. They talk about writing through instinct, finding empathy in fear, and why giving villains depth makes them even more terrifying. The Thriller Pitch Podcast  is where bestselling, award-winning, and emerging authors share the craft, emotion, and real-world experiences behind today’s most gripping stories. Thomas Stewart's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/enasjBL Follow Thomas on his website: https://www.corpsechildssanctuary.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon  

Author Melissa Roos joins me to talk about Tennessee Wishes — a romantic-suspense set in Nashville where a dream, a spark, and a shadowy crime wave collide. We get into how she writes from instinct as a self-described pantser, why the opening took several passes to finally “click,” how beta feedback shaped the book, and the choices behind a grumpy, coffee-fueled detective and a memorable K-9 who feels like a character of his own. We also touch on grounding the story in real places (Broadway, honky-tonks, a concrete silo), giving every character emotional weight (including Dorothea), and keeping the tension rising in short, fast chapters. If you like hearing how a story finds its shape through emotion, place, and revision, this one’s for you. Melissa Roos' book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9X6cIJZ Follow Melissa on her website: https://www.melissaroosauthor.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Spy Girls is a gripping spy thriller with assassins, pursuit and resilience. A CIA action officer is released from prison. A Chief Justice is murdered, and the Law Society is scrutinizing Jade Thyme’s conduct. Jade’s life can’t get much worse until she is coerced into finding an elusive double agent. Tangled in lies and political agendas, high speed chases and sticky bombs, can Jade outplay a dangerous Russian assassin before her own life is terminated? In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Joanna Vander Vlugt and I talk about how real cases in British Columbia and news events inspired Spy Girls, why she set the story in Canada, and how her background in the prosecutor’s office helped her get the details right. She explains using both first- and third-person narration, the challenges of writing dark scenes, and how an unexpected exchange with a former CIA operative shaped parts of her book. Joanna's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/99PmcSc Follow Joanna on her website: https://www.joannavandervlugt.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Caribbean Harvest is a high-stakes international thriller about drugs, politics, and pursuit. When El Chapo sets his sights on Cuba as the next hub for his empire, Wolf and Parker must use their mix of military and law enforcement skills to stop him before the island becomes another Afghanistan. With Mexican law enforcement, the U.S. president, and ruthless cartel forces all in play, the chase becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Steve Stratton and I talk about pacing Lance’s growth across the Shadow Tier series, why Cuba makes such a volatile backdrop for Caribbean Harvest, and how his own military and government experience shapes the authenticity of his thrillers. Steve Stratton's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9G6OPLr Follow Steve Stratton on his website: https://www.stevenstrattonusa.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Cartel Hunter is a vigilante justice thriller about family, morality, and survival. When Air Force pararescueman Jason Mulder returns home after his brother’s murder, he’s forced to confront a ruthless cartel hiding in Arizona’s vast pine forests. With training, grit, and unlikely allies, Jason takes the fight to those who threaten his family, but always on his own moral terms. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Robert Goluba and I talk about why he chose a pararescueman instead of a Navy SEAL or Green Beret, how Arizona’s rugged terrain inspired the setting, the research and training that shaped Jason’s skills, and the balance between realism, morality, and high-stakes action in the Jason Mulder series. Robert Goluba's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7QJ7Jrm Follow Robert Goluba on his website:https://robertgoluba.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Blunt Force is a high-octane action thriller about espionage, betrayal, and survival. When investigative journalists expose corruption on a global scale, the Trigger Man, Mark Pierce, is tasked with protecting them from elite kill teams sent by Syrian and Russian intelligence. From Spain to Luxembourg to Iceland’s frozen wilderness, Pierce battles assassins and uncovers a conspiracy that strikes closer to home than he ever imagined. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Aiden Bailey and I talk about the real-world experiences that shaped the Trigger Man series, how he balances relentless action with character depth, and the global settings that bring his thrillers to life. Aiden Bailey's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/duviZ4e Follow Aiden Bailey on his website: https://aidenlbailey.wordpress.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Every Fall is a chilling psychological thriller about police culture, family trauma, and the thin line between reality and haunting. After tragedy strikes on the job, Jake’s spiral of guilt and grief leaves Bree isolated and haunted in her own home. To protect her children, she must face the one person she thought would always keep them safe. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Angela Douglas and I talk about the messy beginnings of creating Every Fall, the research that went into its creation, and she shares great advice for future authors. Angela Douglas' book on Amazonhttps://a.co/d/h2bCoZf Follow Angela Douglas on her website https://www.angeladouglasbooks.com/ Support the show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, plus bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and even the chance to submit your own questions for future authorshttps://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

The Award winning novel Deadly Vision is a medical thriller about Dr. Taylor Abrahms, a pioneer in medical virtual reality whose groundbreaking Virtual Heart Project becomes the target of political sabotage, scientific rivalry, and murder as a presidential election looms. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, T.D. Severin and I talk about how the idea first came to him in 1994 while researching the possibilities of medical virtual reality, the thirty-year journey of rewriting the novel from its earliest draft, the balance between outlining and discovery writing, and how characters like Malcolm and Helen came to life during the revision process. T.D. Severin's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/440RDnJ Follow T.D. Severin on his website: https://tdseverin.com/ Support the show & get a free novella Cognitive Breach by Mark, plus free novellas and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

The Devil’s Eye is an adventure thriller about a lost alchemist’s notebook that surfaces at a London auction and sparks a high-stakes race across Europe. CIA operatives Ridley Samaras and Booker Douglas must decipher its codes and track down a mystical relic before a ruthless billionaire uses it to seize ultimate power. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Ox Devere and I talk about how the story was inspired by real-world figures like Jeffrey Epstein, the meticulous research behind the European settings, the challenges of writing both heroes and despicable villains, and why some characters felt like her “spirit animal” on the page. Ox Devere's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/04pO4Bp Follow Ox Devere on her website:https://www.oxdevere.com/ Support the show & get a free novella Cognitive Breach by Mark, plus free novellas and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novel The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Power Surge is a vigilante thriller about CC Crane, a 52-year-old ad executive who targets sexual predators, only to draw the attention of a violent male-supremacist group that threatens her daughter and her own survival. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Lizzie and I talk about how the story idea grew out of a male-supremacist hate group targeting her daughter’s work, the different characters and why she chose multiple viewpoints, and the research that shaped the novel. Lizzie Qnert's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9A9mnoA Follow Lizzie on her website: https://lizzieqnert.com/ Support the show & get a free novella by Mark, plus stories and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's Sponsor Mark P.J. Nadon's novel Monsoon Rendezvous: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Pagehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon