Authors
My returning guest is best-selling medical thriller novelist Michael Palmer, author of many best-selling medical mysteries including, “The First Patient,” and “A Breath Away.” We discuss his newest book, “Oath of Office”, as well as discussing the role of corn…and termites!... in the new technology of genetic modification that is a major theme of this story.
My returning guest is author Daniel Palmer, author of the brand new thriller, “Helpless”. We discuss how this novel focuses attention on the popular but dangerous activity of sexting, combining text messages with the transmission of risqué messages or pictures, and the potential consequences of engaging in this use of technology.
This show features world famous novelist Robin Cook, author of the new medical thriller, “Death Benefit.” In addition to talking about his new bestseller, we also discuss two very important issues covered in the book, the (unbelievably) legal process of buying up insurance policies, and the growing excitement about stem cell research.
My guest is best-selling novelist Linda Fairstein, who has written several terrific thrillers including, “Killer Heat,” and “Hell Gate.” We discuss her newest book, “Silent Mercy. We also discuss what got her into writing, her legal career, and how she has incorporated this into her writing.
Are you an aunt? Do you know an aunt? If so, you’ll love this show. My guest is author Melanie Notkin, author of the new book, Savvy Auntie.” We discuss how her personal life led to the writing of the book, how being an aunt is far more important than many people think, and how her practical advice and tongue-in-cheek sense of humor will make this book a best-seller.
My guest is considered to be the most successful crime writer in the world. In addition, she is considered to be the world’s second best female author. Patricia Cornwell is the author of the new best-seller, “Port Mortuary”, and a number of other popular novels in the Kay Scarpetta series. We discuss her new book, and her writing career, as well as a number of the difficult things she’s endured in her life.
Attorney David Ellis is the author of “Breach of Trust”, a political thriller, as well as the lead prosecutor in the impeachment trial of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. We discuss his book, the interesting parallels between the book and the trial, and how he deals with the balance of law and writing as simultaneous careers.
In this show, returning guest, best-selling author Tess Gerritsen, author of numerous thrillers, discusses her new book, “Ice Cold.” We discuss what gives her ideas for her books, how she gets involved with her characters, and how she deals with the trials and tribulations of being a popular author. We also discuss the new television series, "Rizzoli & Isles," based on her characters.
In this show, internationally renowned novelist Nelson DeMille, author of 16 critically acclaimed best-sellers, discusses his new thriller, “The Lion.” We discuss his writing career, how he gets ideas for his novels, and the hardest part of being an author.
My guest is the author of “The Cracker Factory 2”, a 30 years in the making sequel to a wildly popular autobiographical novel written in 1977, a book that was made into a TV movie starring Natalie Wood and Shelley Long. We discuss the real-life problems that provides the bases for The Cracker Factory and The Cracker Factory 2, as well as Joyce Rebeta-Burditt has dealt with a myriad of difficult experiences in her life.
Best-selling novelist David Baldacci, author of “The Camel Club”, “First Family” and “Stone Cold”, among many others, discusses his latest thriller, “Deliver Us From Evil”. We also talk about the method he uses to write his books, how he comes up with ideas, and how he deals with reaction from his fans.
