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On Tuesdays, Kate Hergott talks with authors about their books and writing processes. On Fridays, Kate talks with multiple co-host Bookstagrammers and BookTubers about a variety of bookish topics.

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This week, I talk with Stephen Graham Jones about his new short story Night of the Mannequins, and the many horror books he's also written.

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• A behind-the-scenes look at how Stephen Graham Jones writes horror: following first sente... more

This week, I talk with Susana M. Morris about her Octavia E. Butler cultural biography Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler.

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• Octavia Butler’s journey from a shy, self-diagnosed dyslexic student to a g... more

This week, I talk with Susan Walter about her new airplane thriller Murder at 30,000 Feet.  She shares her inspiration from the story, how she writes such cinematic thrillers, and how she managed multiple POVs.

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This week, MacKenzie Green (who auditioned for ANTM) and I talk about the cultural implications of America's Next Top Model documentary Reality Check.  We also share fiction and non-fiction books that relate to the themes of the documentary.

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Recent Guests

Jeff Rake
TV writer and author, known for his work on Manifest and co-author of Detour.
Episode: Family, Fear and the Final Frontier: Jeff Rake's and Rob Hart's Detour
Rob Hart
Author known for The Warehouse and co-author of Detour.
Episode: Family, Fear and the Final Frontier: Jeff Rake's and Rob Hart's Detour
May Cobb
Author of "All the Little Houses" and "The Hunting Wives"
Episode: Big Hair and Big Secrets: May Cobb's All The Little Houses
Petra Lord
Debut fantasy author
Episode: Body Swapping, Dark Academia & Personal Magic: Petra Lord's Queen of Faces
Amy Meyerson
Author of the thriller 'The Water Lies'
Author
Episode: Motherhood, Memory, and Murder: The Water Lies by Amy Meyerson
L.S. Stratton
Author of Sundown Girls, focusing on themes of mystery, identity, and belonging.
Episode: History, Horror, and Identity: L.S. Stratton's Sundown Girls
Heather Ann Thompson
A professor in Michigan, she has covered social and racial issues and authored several books on civil rights and injustice.
University of Michigan
Episode: How the NYC Reagan 80s Taught America to Excuse Violence: Heather Ann Thompson's Fear and Fury
Matt Casamassina
Author and former journalist, known for writing about video games and fiction
Episode: Silicon Valley, Body Horror and Shadowy Visions: Matt Casamassina's Degenerate
Olivia Baccar Pritzker
Co-founder of a feminist horror press called Creature
Creature
Episode: 2026 Bookish Plans and Goals with Halley Sutton

Host

Kate Hergott
Host discussing books, writing processes, and engaging with authors.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • GET ANOTHER BOOKSHELF

    You’re gonna need another bookshelf. My TBR is JAM PACKED thanks to Kate and Bookwild. As a thriller lover, this podcast is the perfect blend of yapping with your best friends about books you’re obsessed with and learning from the authors about how they crafted those books. It’s amazing! My personal favorite episodes are when Kate, Gare, and Steph get together and make recommendations. I like to live dangerously and save these episodes for when I walk around the bookstore. The checkout line hate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C1244
    United Statesa year ago
  • INCREDIBLE

    Kate always has an insightful way of talking about books and characters and plots. Her way of interviewing authors makes me anticipate the next episode of this podcast as much as I would my favorite show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bleak Billings
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I love this podcast! Kate is so fun and has a lot of interesting guests. I just enjoy the conversations so much. If you’re reading thrillers and not tuning in to this podcast, you’re losing out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Somo
    United States2 years ago
  • Can’t get enough thrillers!

    I am an avid thriller reader so I’m so glad to have found another podcast that focuses on the genre! I really enjoy the book chat and love the author interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Secondhook
    United States2 years ago
  • Engaging and Lively Discussions

    Kate is a fantastic host, with a natural organic style that is easy to listen too. She is great at bringing out interesting perspectives from her guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookish Content
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast effectively combines humor with insightful critiques, leading to a positive reception among those who value literary analysis.
Overall, the community feel enhances the listening experience, making it popular among book lovers seeking a balanced mix of recommendations and discussions.
Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations on literature, with many praising the lively discussions between the host and guests.
Many reviews highlight the relatable and approachable style of the host, which makes complex topics more accessible.

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Talking Points

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Family, Fear and the Final Frontier: Jeff Rake's and Rob Hart's Detour
Q: Did you have like the whole idea when you were thinking about it for the show, and then you guys like decided where to stop?
Jeff explained that while they had a base roadmap for the story, many discoveries were made along the way, leading to the expansion into multiple books.
Family, Fear and the Final Frontier: Jeff Rake's and Rob Hart's Detour
Q: How did you guys meet? How did you come up with the idea and how did you decide to work on it together?
Jeff Rake described how he transitioned from being a TV writer to writing a novel and was encouraged to partner with Rob Hart after falling in love with Rob's previous work.
Motherhood, Memory, and Murder: The Water Lies by Amy Meyerson
Q: Did you know you wanted to write about grief and loss?
While she knew grief would feature, Amy acknowledges it developed organically as she wrote about her characters' experiences.
Motherhood, Memory, and Murder: The Water Lies by Amy Meyerson
Q: Why did you choose to write 'The Water Lies' as a thriller?
Amy wanted to challenge herself with a new genre, having found inspiration from audiobooks during the pandemic.
Motherhood, Memory, and Murder: The Water Lies by Amy Meyerson
Q: How has your writing process developed?
Amy explains that her writing varies and she identifies herself as a half plotter, suggesting she outlines post-draft to better structure her narrative.

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