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Artwork for Undercover: Action, Adventure, Spy & Thriller Writing

Undercover: Action, Adventure, Spy & Thriller Writing

Alan Warren
Espionage
CIA
Character Development
The Lock Box
Havelock
Julian Fisher
Red Star Falling
James Bond
Nanotechnology
The Big Empty
Thriller Writing
International Intrigue
Spy Fiction
Mi-6
The Oligarch's Daughter
Iran
Historical Fiction
China
William Warwick
Covid-19

The very best interviews from the House of Mystery cover Spy, Espionage, Action, thrillers, and the authors who created them! No questions too personal, and lots of humor included! From Alan R. Warren

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Artwork for Undercover: Action, Adventure, Spy & Thriller Writing

Latest Episodes

"A taut and compelling example of World War II fiction and a fine historical thriller."-ALAN FURST, New York Times Bestselling Author of Night Soldiers

On the eve of D-Day, the fate of the world hangs not on the beaches of Normandy, but deep within ... more

A global crisis starts with a single kill. Only Rake Ozenna is in a position to stop it.

Major Rake Ozenna’s latest assignment sounds simple: infiltrate the Kato family — Japan’s most powerful crime empire — and use their estranged daughter, Sara Ka... more

During the waning days of the Cold War and the dawning of the internet, computer hacker Raven has been selling high technology secrets to the Soviet Union and eluding capture by the FBI. Recently expelled college student Mev Hayes unexpectedly lands ... more

Thank God for the Sinners follows Rick Price, a tortured soul, as he tries to balance his high stakes career, while keeping secret his role as a clandestine double agent. When a Chinese prostitute dies during an unsavory sex act in his hotel room, Ri... more

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Trisha Copeland
Author of Kingdom Journals and Realm Chronicles, writer of Of Witches and Vampires
Fantasy author; pen name Maria Jane for romance
Episode: John Winn Miller - Mariam in the Shadows
Humphrey Hawksley
Author of the Rake Ozenna series
Self/Author of Rake Ozenna
Episode: Humphrey Hawksley - Ice Islands
Robert T. Kelley
Author of the novel 'Raven'
Episode: Robert T. Kelley - Raven A Novel
Eric Magun
A multi-award-winning author and filmmaker.
Episode: Eric Magun - Thank God For The Sinners: A Rick Price Novel
Paul Vidich
Author of The Poet's Game and other spy novels.
Episode: Paul Vidich - The Poet's Game
Mike Papantonio
A trial lawyer and author with a focus on legal thrillers, specifically addressing pharmaceutical and corporate wrongdoing.
Papantonio Law Firm
Episode: Mike Papantonio - The Middleman: A Legal Thriller
Brad Taylor
Author and creator of the Pike Logan series
bradtaylorbooks.com
Episode: Brad Taylor - Into the Gray Zone
Brian Andrews
Co-author and storyteller
Episode: Andrews & Wilson - Dark Rising
Jeffrey Wilson
Co-author and storyteller
Episode: Andrews & Wilson - Dark Rising

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Alan R. Warren
Host of House of Mystery; long-running facilitator of interviews with genre authors.

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Robert T. Kelley - Raven A Novel
Q: So your main character, what do you do to get into that character to make her sound real?
I reflected on early internet experiences and the journey of gaining empowerment, reflecting her growth in the story.
Robert T. Kelley - Raven A Novel
Q: How did you get inside the mindset of sort of the Cold War spirit and hacking?
I merged my interest in IT with the Cold War espionage world, drawing from my experiences and understanding of existential threats in that moment.
Eric Magun - Thank God For The Sinners: A Rick Price Novel
Q: How much planning do you do in terms of mapping out the book?
There is some planning, and Eric is already working on the second book with a general idea of the series.
Eric Magun - Thank God For The Sinners: A Rick Price Novel
Q: Is the locations a character in the book?
Absolutely, the locations in the story are treated as characters with significant narratives.
Eric Magun - Thank God For The Sinners: A Rick Price Novel
Q: How much of self is Rick Price versus just a collection of the stories that you lived?
Rick is about 50-50% of Eric's experiences, incorporating personal trauma and life.

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A show featuring candid, often humorous conversations with thriller, espionage, and action writers. Episodes spotlight how authors build complex plots, characters, and imagined worlds—from cross-series lore and world-building rules to the realism of geopolitics and technology in contemporary thrillers. A notable strength is its willingness to push personal and craft-focused questions, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at publishing decisions, series longevity, and the author's research methods. The host roster is clearly centered around a long-running host with a collaborative dynamic, and guests tend to be established genre voices, offering deep dives into craft, industry trends, and inspirations that keep readers and aspiring writ... more

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