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Killer Women

Killer Women
Family Dynamics
Psychology
Darling Girls
The Custody Battle
The Divorce Lawyer
Follow Her Down
Bodies To Die For
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Mental Health
One Of Us Knows
Safe and Sound
True Crime
Women In Literature
Foster Care
Trauma
Characters In Fiction
Therapy
Family Law
Divorce
Gender Dynamics

The Killer Women Podcast: Bestselling suspense author Danielle Girard hosts conversations with the women who create crime fiction’s darkest and most nuanced characters. How do these women balance real life, of providing primary care in their homes and communities— as mothers, wives, sisters and daughters, while simultaneously living for months, or years, inside the heads of dark villains, entangli... more

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Zoë Rankin grew up in a village in Scotland. She studied International Relations and Arabic before going on to qualify as a primary school teacher. She spent many years travelling in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and eventually settled i... more

Internationally bestselling author Hannah Mary McKinnon was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2010. Her eight suspense novels include THE REVENGE LIST, ONLY ONE SURVIVES, and A KILLER MOTIVE, and her work has been optioned... more

Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Depar... more

Christina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train, and A Piece of the World. Published in more than forty countries, her novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction, the M... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Winstead
USA Today bestselling author of thrillers and romances, including In My Dreams, I Hold a Knife.
Episode: Ashley Winstead: how personal grief and true crime influences sparked THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME
Hannah Morrissey
Author of the Black Harbor Suspense Series.
Episode: Hannah Morrissey returns to Black Harbor with a gritty new thriller, THE UNLUCKY ONES
Kerry Schafer
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Episode: Kerry Schafer & Kerry Anne King: on genre hopping and her new mystery Party Planning Can Be Murder
Clare Leslie Hall
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Episode: Clare Leslie Hall and Broken Country, the Reese Book Club pick for March 2025
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Episode: Journalist, news anchor and novelist Linda Hurtado Bond and ALL THE CAPTIVE GIRLS
Seraphina Nova Glass
Edgar Award-nominated author, Assistant Professor, and Playwright in residence.
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Episode: 'Writer to Watch' Seraphina Nova Glass: NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE
Heather Levy
Author known for her novels focusing on sexuality and complex women, particularly through her book, This Violent Heart.
Episode: Heather Levy: THIS VIOLENT HEART
Kate Alice Marshall
USA Today best-selling author of multiple novels including A Killing Cold
Episode: Kate Alice Marshall and her new chilling thriller A Killing Cold
Katie Garner
Author of 'The Family Inside', dealing with themes of motherhood and secrets.
Episode: Katie Garner: THE FAMILY INSIDE

Host

Danielle Girard
Bestselling author and host, known for her insightful conversations with women writers in crime fiction.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • My favorite podcast!

    As an aspiring thriller writer, this is my go to podcast for inspiration, writing tips and entertainment! Danielle is a wonderful host, and you can tell that she cares deeply about the writing community, and women. Would highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegPaintsPets
    United Statesa year ago
  • Girl power

    Love listening to this podcast. Danielle has great guests and it’s crazy to me how well she seems to have read her guests books. Great for thriller authors as well as readers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thrillerbooks
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing!

    I had been looking for a podcast like this for a while where we get to hear interviews with authors and learn about them and their process! This podcast is so interesting and the host asks great questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meg091
    United States3 years ago

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Many comment on the relevant themes that resonate with women in their personal lives and career aspirations.
Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and find inspiration for their own writing journeys.

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Laura McHugh: Safe and Sound, a relentlessly suspenseful small town thriller
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your writing process?
My process has changed; I now use a loose outline to guide my writing, which allows for flexibility while still keeping the overarching story in mind.
Laura McHugh: Safe and Sound, a relentlessly suspenseful small town thriller
Q: How do you develop your characters, especially the mothers in your stories?
I find the mother-daughter relationship fascinating and often write complex characters that struggle within their maternal roles, reflecting real-life complexities.
Laura McHugh: Safe and Sound, a relentlessly suspenseful small town thriller
Q: What are the themes you explore in your novels?
I explore themes of escape, familial expectations, and the dark secrets that can permeate small-town life, particularly focusing on women's experiences.
Laura McHugh: Safe and Sound, a relentlessly suspenseful small town thriller
Q: Tell us a little bit about Safe and Sound.
Safe and Sound is set in a creepy small town in the Midwest, focusing on two sisters trying to find out what happened to their cousin who disappeared trying to escape their town.
Ellie Monago's latest, THE DIVORCE LAWYER, a follow up to THE CUSTODY BATTLE
Q: How does your background in therapy influence your writing?
It deepens my character development and allows me to portray psychological realities.

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This podcast features engaging conversations with female authors of crime fiction who explore the complexities of their characters and narratives. Episodes often touch on themes such as personal grief, the intricacies of family dynamics, and the challenges of balancing the writing process with real-life responsibilities. Through insightful interviews, the podcast provides a platform for women to share their experiences in storytelling, offering listeners a deep dive into the emotional and psychological underpinnings of their works. Unique aspects include the focus on women's perspectives in crime writing and the candid discussions about personal struggles, making it particularly relatable for aspiring authors and readers interested in chara... more

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1. Ashley Winstead
2. Hannah Morrissey
3. Kerry Schafer
4. Clare Leslie Hall
5. Linda Hurtado Bond
6. Seraphina Nova Glass
7. Heather Levy
8. Kate Alice Marshall

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