The Thriller Zone

New York Times Bestselling Author Meg Gardiner and The Challenges of Researching Dark Subjects


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On today’s 185th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times bestselling author Meg Gardner. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including Meg's collaboration with Michael Mann on Heat 2, her writing process, and her latest book, Shadowheart.


They also deep-dive Meg’s other books, as well as discussing Meg’s experiences with research, and the challenges of writing a sequel to a popular movie. 


A terrific insight comes when Meg discusses researching dark and disturbing subjects, which can be challenging, but Meg balances it by finding joy in other activities and maintaining a positive mindset.


The conversation is filled with humor and insights into Meg's writing journey, and as is the case of her third appearance, Meg entertains in a truly engaging way.


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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:37 Talking about Art and Getting Started

03:19 Collaborating with Michael Mann on Heat 2

05:13 Recovering from a House Fire

06:12 Congratulating Meg on Her Collaboration with Michael Mann

07:37 Geeking Out over Jeopardy

08:40 Favorite Crime Headlines

09:59 Talking about Meg's New Book, Shadowheart

11:17 Upcoming Book Tour

12:15 Praising Meg's Writing

13:12 Discussing Meg's Writing Style


Meg Gardner, interview, collaboration, Michael Mann, Heat 2, writing process, research, Shadowheart, The Thriller Zone, David Temple

  • (00:00) -
  • (01:04) - Introduction and Welcome
  • (03:41) - Talking about Art and Getting Started
  • (04:23) - Collaborating with Michael Mann on Heat 2
  • (06:17) - Recovering from a House Fire
  • (07:16) - Congratulating Meg on Her Collaboration with Michael Mann
  • (08:41) - Geeking Out over Jeopardy
  • (09:44) - Favorite Crime Headlines
  • (11:03) - Talking about Meg's New Book, Shadowheart
  • (12:21) - Upcoming Book Tour
  • (13:19) - Praising Meg's Writing
  • (14:16) - Discussing Meg's Writing Style


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