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

The Thriller Zone

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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) -
• (00:13) - Introduction and Welcome
• (02:50) - Talking about Art and Getting Started
• (03:32) - Collaborating with Michael Mann on Heat 2
• (05:26) - Recovering from a House Fire
• (06:25) - Congratulating Meg on Her Collaboration with Michael Mann
• (07:50) - Geeking Out over Jeopardy
• (08:53) - Favorite Crime Headlines
• (10:12) - Talking about Meg's New Book, Shadowheart
• (11:30) - Upcoming Book Tour
• (12:28) - Praising Meg's Writing
• (13:25) - Discussing Meg's Writing Style

Author D.J. Williams is the Prime Sponsor of The Thriller Zone for September and the launch of our Season 7. Learn more at DJWilliamsBooks.com and get his new thriller King Of The Night now at Amazon.com