Today in the interrogation chair, it's friend of the show, super short story writer, Mary Thorson, author of A Woman's Guide to True Crime. Ever hear of a top agent seeking out a writer from a short story? That's how Thorson landed Lori Galvin when Galvin sent her a message through her website. Also, find out how Mary went from skipping the line to get into The Writer's Dossier without a completed book to where she is now with this amazing collection of true crime stories from our friends at A Rock and a Hard Place Press.

This is one heck of a writer, folks!

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's Patrick "Sarge" O'Donnell, host of the Cops & Writers podcast and author of several books including, POLICE STORIES (The Rookie Years), and THE GOOD COLLAR. Join me as Sarge and I trade some fun cop stories, discuss what it's like going into writing from law enforcement, and how nice Jack Carr is in person.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/copsandwriters/ | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickodonnell7928 

Today in the interrogation chair, it's #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Gray Man series, Mark Greaney. Listen to what Mark learned about the craft of writing when he was writing with Tom Clancy, get the set up for his 15th Gray Man book, THE HARD LINE, and find out what Mark left under the seat of his car when he got dropped off at the airport on his way to his latest overseas research trip. Mark Greaney always delivers!

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's the two-time Emmy Award winning Joe Battaglia, author of BENEATH THE RINGS. Hear about how Joe got his job as an Olympic television producer for NBC, what his mom recently found in the attic, and how he got a job working for the Newark Star Ledger at the ripe old age of 18. It's Olympic fever time, so find out about Joe Battaglia and BENEATH THE RINGS.

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's friend of the show, Winter Austin, author of BAIT THE DEVIL from Tule Publishing. Disclosing her 2nd writer's dossier, Winter talks about how she turned in her first draft of BAIT THE DEVIL and how the editing process worked. Looking for find out how books get written and edited? You need to hear this story from Winter Austin!

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's debut author, former attorney, and MFA graduate, Melanie Anagnos telling us about her novel, NIGHTSWIMMING. Melanie is a Jersey girl through and through. Hear out about Patterson and Cape May, New Jersey, how the area influenced her novel, and discover what she'd be doing creatively if she wasn't writing. You'll never guess! Welcome to The Writer's Dossier Podcast.

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Follow Melanie on her interesting Cherchez La Femme Substack at substack.com/@melanieanagnos 

Today in the interrogation chair, it's a double guest episode with Jeffrey James Higgins, author of the Nathan Burke series, and his audiobook narrator for the entire series, Justin Price.

Jeffrey James Higgins is out with his latest thriller, THE CHINA GAMBIT, which Justin Price read. This is the third collaboration between the two, and they've really hit their stride. Enjoy some insider secrets in this special double episode.

Justin Price narrated The Welcome Wagon in MYOPIC DUPLICITY, edited by Jeff Circle, he does some romance reading, and an unbelievable Matthew McConaughey at the end of the show.

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Today in the interrogation chair, it's COYDOG author, David Tromblay. Veteran, goat wrangler, giant dog keeper and unbelievable author, Tromblay lays things out in the most brutal way that you will instantly admire. Find out about his life in rural Oklahoma, his bout with poison ivy, and some of his experience in the writer's room for The Lowdown with Ethan Hawke. Tromblay delivers, so don't miss COYDOG.

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Get COYDOG: www.dzancbooks.org/all-titles/p/coydog

Grab the audiobook read by E.M. Wylde www.simonandschuster.com/books/Coydog/David-Tromblay/Anadarko-County/9781668152133

Today in the interrogation chair, it's longtime Dossier member and friend of the show, Steve Urszenyi to discuss his third Alex Martel thriller, BLOOD OATH. Find out where this series has gone! Listen to Steve explain how his own African safari experience influenced his latest book, what stood out about his trip, and what it's like driving around a wildlife park. Was he prey to a pack of killer lions?

Hear the story of when Steve and I first met, and find out how he's been such a great member of the writer community.

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Follow Steve on X at https://x.com/SteveUrszenyi
Substack: https://substack.com/@steveurszenyi

Today in the interrogation chair, it's long-time Dossier member, Alex Kenna, and her hot crime novel, BURN THIS NIGHT. Get to know Alex in this interview and discover just how talented of an artist she really is. We also discuss Alex's debut novel, WHAT MEETS THE EYE, which became a Dossier Book of the Year! Catch this commute-friendly episode now, and welcome to The Dossier Podcast!

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Learn more about Alex at: Website | X | Instagram| Facebook | Amazon author page