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Poisoned Pen Podcast

Poisoned Pen Podcast
Writing Process
Publishing Industry
Los Angeles
True Crime
New York City
Journalism
London
Cozy Mystery
Wildwood
Run For Your Life, Callie Kingman
Hollywood
New York
Historical Fiction
Crime
Clive Cussler
Character Development
World War II
FBI
First Do No Harm
The First Time I Saw Him

Interviews with authors

PublishesDailyEpisodes1900Founded7 years ago
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Barbara Peters in conversation with Kemper Donovan

Pat King in conversation with Olivie Blake

Michael Koryta and Barbara Peters in conversation with W.H. Chizmar

Barbara Peters in conversation with Boyd and Beth Morrison

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Recent Guests

Chris Bohjalian
Author of The Amateur
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Episode: Chris Bohjalian discusses The Amateur
Julie Carrick Dalton
Author of The Forest Becomes Her
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Episode: Julie Carrick Dalton discusses The Forest Becomes Her
George Pelecanos
Best-selling author and screenwriter, known for Derek Strange series and The Wire
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Episode: George Pelecanos discusses The Blue Flame
Catherine Ryan Howard
Irish author known for Buyer Beware, The Nothing Man, 56 Days
Self-published/author
Episode: Catherine Ryan Howard discusses Buyer Beware
Lauren Nossett
Author of Indie Darling
Author of Indie Darling
Episode: Lauren Nossett discusses Indie Darling with J.T. Ellison & Ashley Winstead
JT Ellison
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Episode: Lauren Nossett discusses Indie Darling with J.T. Ellison & Ashley Winstead
Ashley Winstead
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Episode: Lauren Nossett discusses Indie Darling with J.T. Ellison & Ashley Winstead
Lisa Gardner
Author of You'll Be Sorry, author of the Orphan X series
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Episode: Lisa Gardner discusses You'll Be Sorry with Gregg Hurwitz
Kristin Harmel
Author of Meet Me in Paris and other novels; interviewee
Author, Gallery Books (Simon & Schuster); co-host of Friends and Fiction
Episode: Kristin Harmel discusses Meet Me in Paris

Hosts

Patrick
Host of the Poisoned Pen Podcast; frequent interviewer with a focus on crime fiction and author discussions
Barbara Peters
Co-host and founder/owner of the bookstore; long-running host with deep industry connections

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • VOLUME

    I so love this podcast, but please please do something about the volume. My hearing is fine, but often I strain to hear the interviewee.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    the ailurophile
    United Statesa year ago
  • Let the author speak

    I listened to an episode for an author I really like but I feel like the host ended up talking twice as much as the author… I ended up skipping ahead a lot when the host started sharing lengthy anecdotes. Let the author speak!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DianaChristine3
    United States2 years ago
  • Like certain episodes

    Love hearing favorite authors talking about their books, lives, experiences… what I can’t deal with is hosts that talk more about themselves when the focus could be more on the author… hope ALL the hosts can become more less self-absorbed and more focused on the author…unfortunately, have to unfollow this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RobLinB
    United States3 years ago
  • I love listening to book talks

    Thank you for getting writers to talk about their books. I will never get through my TBR stack/list. Every time I listen I add new books to my list. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    booknerd#50
    United States6 years ago
  • I love listening to book talks

    Thank you for getting writers to talk about their books. I will never get through my TBR stack/list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    booknerd#50
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners wish for more balanced host-guest dialogue and less self-focused banter.
Episodes spark ongoing reader recommendations and excitement for signings and author appearances.
Fans enjoy the bookstore connection and live event angle that helps discover new titles.
Listeners appreciate the depth and variety of guests, especially craft and research-focused episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kristin Harmel discusses Meet Me in Paris
Q: How do you deal with writer's block, especially when you outline heavily?
I rely on outlining and if I get stuck, I skip ahead to the next scene, trusting I'll fill in the gaps later; confidence in the outline tends to unlock the path forward.
Kristin Harmel discusses Meet Me in Paris
Q: What was the writing process like for nine interwoven stories, and how did you structure them?
I began with research and character development, then outlined how each storyline would feed into the others, using Love Actually as a structural blueprint to ensure the interconnections felt seamless and emotionally resonant.
Charles Salzberg discusses The Beginning of Everything
Q: Where did you get your idea for the book?
The idea originated from a concrete, almost experiential spark: a premise driven by a what-if scenario about ESP and how such a power might feel in real life, plus a physician-like curiosity about how visions could influence a crime narrative.
Chris Bohjalian discusses The Amateur
Q: What's your approach to research?
Dive deep to understand the mechanics and atmosphere, but always serve the story first; use detailed knowledge to fuel scenes rather than dump information on the reader.
David Heska Wanbli Weiden discusses Wisdom Corner
Q: To what degree are Native American crime and horror novels shaped by historical contexts?
The guest explains that while he doesn't primarily write horror, noir and crime are deeply informed by historical and political contexts, and he believes noir is especially well suited for Native storytelling because the traditional good-vs-bad dichotomy often doesn't hold, allowing broader moral complexity.

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This show features in-depth conversations with crime fiction authors, historians, and researchers, often centered on how place, research, and craft shape suspenseful storytelling. Episodes mix book-focused discussions with behind-the-scenes glimpses into writing processes, publication dynamics, adaptation possibilities, and authentic cultural or regional details. A recurring strength is bridging literary craft with broader industry context—from archival research and legal thrillers to historical mysteries and hybrid genres—while spotlighting both established and rising voices. A notable edge is its bookstore-rooted perspective, frequently tying authors to live signings, readings, and community engagements that help listeners discover new ti... more

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7. Ashley Winstead
8. Lisa Gardner

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