In this episode of Life Stories: For the Love of Books, I sit down with author and former television producer Claire St. Amant to talk about the fascinating and often intense world of true crime storytelling. Claire spent years behind the scenes working on major investigative television programs like 48 Hours and 60 Minutes, where she helped bring complicated criminal cases to national audiences. In our conversation, she shares what it was really like to be in the middle of those investigations and how the experience eventually led her to write her book.

Claire explains how journaling throughout her life helped her capture the details that would later shape her story. From early morning “morning pages” to reporter’s notebooks filled with notes from courtrooms and interviews, she had an incredible record of the moments that defined her career. Those notes became an important part of telling the story behind the scenes of television crime reporting and the emotional toll that can come with chasing the truth.

We also talk about the persistence it takes to stay in a story when things get difficult. Claire describes herself as someone who doesn’t give up easily, and that determination played a huge role in her work as a producer. She shares how following a story all the way through sometimes led her to unexpected places and how that same mindset helped her transition from television production to writing.

This conversation offers a unique look at the world behind true crime television and the real people working tirelessly to uncover the details of a case. Claire’s journey is one of curiosity, perseverance, and storytelling, and it’s a reminder that sometimes the most powerful stories come from simply refusing to give up.

To connect with Claire, visit https://www.clairestamant.com/

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