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Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer

Podcast by Sabrina Thatcher

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About Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer

Mystery and thriller fanatic, Sabrina Thatcher, interviews some of the best thriller, chiller, and mystery writers working today. Go inside the mind of a thriller writer to discover how they tap into the darkness that taps away something animalistic in all of us. Learn about their latest books and recommendations then stick around for tips on how you too can write dangerously.

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31 episodes

episode Crafting Queer Joy & Murder with Brianna Heath artwork

Crafting Queer Joy & Murder with Brianna Heath

In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher talks with Brianna Heath about her debut book Robbie McNeil’s Hit List—a genre-bending, queer mystery about lesbian contract killers running a karaoke bar while staging musicals and navigating murder, friendship, and identity. Brianna shares how a joke between friends became a sharp, heartfelt thriller, discusses writing morally gray characters, queer joy without trauma as the central narrative, neurodivergence and craft, and the balance between chaos and structure in storytelling. The episode blends hilarious behind-the-scenes research on “accidental” murders with thoughtful reflections on representation, community, and why sometimes the darkest stories can still feel like a fairy tale.

30 Apr 2026 - 52 min
episode Crafting High Stakes Adventures with Jack McTavish artwork

Crafting High Stakes Adventures with Jack McTavish

In this episode, host Sabrina Thatcher sits down with retired U.S. Army Colonel turned author Jack McTavish to talk about his debut action-adventure novel Royal Diamonds and the long, often humbling road to publication. Drawing on a 36-year military career and a love of high-stakes storytelling, Jack shares how he evolved from writing a shelved romance novel to crafting a fast-paced Caribbean treasure hunt filled with pirates, family legacies, and dangerous secrets. He dives into his writing process—from structuring stories around “commander’s intent” to balancing action with character—along with candid insights on rejection, indie publishing, and learning the craft through persistence. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at building a story (and a writing career) that prioritizes adventure, escapism, and just plain fun.

23 Apr 2026 - 49 min
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