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Poisoned Pen Podcast

Poisoned Pen Podcast
Ireland
Cozy Fantasy
Los Angeles
Joe Hustle
Northern Spy
IRA
Trust Her
This Summer Will Be Different
All This and More
PTSD
The Spell Shop
You Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
The Hollywood Assistant
Friendship
What's In a Kiss
Storm Child
Vampires
Road Trips
Resilience
Literary Community

Interviews with authors

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Recent Guests

Clare Broyles
Co-writer and collaborator on the Molly Murphy series
Author/Co-writer
Episode: Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles discuss Vanished in the Crowd
Danielle Girard
Author of Pinky Swear
Author
Episode: Will Dean on Adrift & Danielle Girard on Pinky Swear
Will Dean
Author of Adrift
Author
Episode: Will Dean on Adrift & Danielle Girard on Pinky Swear
Alexandra Potter
British author
Episode: Alexandra Potter discusses So, I Met This Guy
Deanna Raybourn
Author of the Veronica Speedwell series; discussed the new tenth book and vampire themes
Self-published/Author (Veronica Speedwell series)
Episode: Deanna Raybourn discusses A Ghastly Catastrophe
James Rollins
Author
Sigma Force
Episode: James Rollins discusses Trust No One
Paula Lafferty
Author of The Once and Future Queen
Self-published and Kensington/Thomas Dunne Books
Episode: Paula Lafferty discusses The Once and Future Queen with Dana Stabenow
Tracy Sierra
Author of Nightwatching and Warning Signs
Episode: Jenn McKinlay on Booking for Trouble & Tracy Sierra on Warning Signs
Jenn McKinlay
Author of multiple mystery/romance series
Episode: Jenn McKinlay on Booking for Trouble & Tracy Sierra on Warning Signs

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 46 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 States8 months 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 Statesa year 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 States5 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 States5 years ago

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Overall, guests bring thoughtful, craft-focused conversations that are engaging for serious readers.
Listeners appreciate author-centered discussions, though some note pacing could be tighter at times.
Live-store events and bookstore culture come through, adding warmth and authenticity.

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#226
Ireland/Arts/Books

Talking Points

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Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles discuss Vanished in the Crowd
Q: Will you be writing any books on your own?
Clare indicates she would like to, and Rhys notes that she has ideas and that they sometimes work on solo projects in addition to co-writing.
Will Dean on Adrift & Danielle Girard on Pinky Swear
Q: How do you handle the balance between plot and character development in thrillers like yours?
Both writers emphasize that the emotional core and authentic character voices drive the plot; they avoid over-planning, preferring to let twists emerge organically from the characters' needs, while remaining mindful of reader investment and the payoff of emotional truth.
Deanna Raybourn discusses A Ghastly Catastrophe
Q: How often do you get to visit the places you write about, and how does travel influence your writing process?
Travel often informs the setting and mood, and when possible she travels to map sections of a book, but she also uses a combination of firsthand visits and extensive online research to recreate authentic environments and vibes for readers.
Alexandra Potter discusses So, I Met This Guy
Q: How do you approach cover design and deciding on a title?
She credits her husband with suggesting the title So, I Met This Guy, and describes a collaborative, country-by-country cover process, aiming for visuals that hint at romance and adventure while keeping a light, summery feel.
Alexandra Potter discusses So, I Met This Guy
Q: First, thank you for writing books about women in their 30s, 40s plus, especially the messy ones. Does this book about a cruise inspire you to write another destination-based story.
Potter affirms her love for midlife heroines and explains that travel and new places are powerful sources of inspiration; she plans to write about different settings and emphasizes experiencing places in person to capture authentic details.

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1. Clare Broyles
2. Danielle Girard
3. Will Dean
4. Alexandra Potter
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7. Paula Lafferty
8. Tracy Sierra

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