How do you write 5,000 words a day and still love what you do? In this episode, author Maria Frankland joins me to talk about I Don’t Like Mondays, a psychological thriller that began with a single thought on a crowded Yorkshire train platform: what if someone was pushed in front of the train? Maria shares how that moment became her 22nd novel, how she built a full-time writing career, and the discipline that keeps her moving forward. We talk about creative routines, lingering self-doubt, and the determination it takes to turn writing into a life. Maria Frankland's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8nwHk41 Follow Maria on her website: https://mariafrankland.co.uk/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

What happens when a horror-thriller author refuses to rewrite? In this episode, Thomas Stewart joins host Mark P.J. Nadon to discuss his novel Allison’s Tears, a ghost story written in just three months — every sentence deliberate, every emotion intentional. They talk about writing through instinct, finding empathy in fear, and why giving villains depth makes them even more terrifying. The Thriller Pitch Podcast  is where bestselling, award-winning, and emerging authors share the craft, emotion, and real-world experiences behind today’s most gripping stories. Thomas Stewart's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/enasjBL Follow Thomas on his website: https://www.corpsechildssanctuary.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon  

Author Melissa Roos joins me to talk about Tennessee Wishes — a romantic-suspense set in Nashville where a dream, a spark, and a shadowy crime wave collide. We get into how she writes from instinct as a self-described pantser, why the opening took several passes to finally “click,” how beta feedback shaped the book, and the choices behind a grumpy, coffee-fueled detective and a memorable K-9 who feels like a character of his own. We also touch on grounding the story in real places (Broadway, honky-tonks, a concrete silo), giving every character emotional weight (including Dorothea), and keeping the tension rising in short, fast chapters. If you like hearing how a story finds its shape through emotion, place, and revision, this one’s for you. Melissa Roos' book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9X6cIJZ Follow Melissa on her website: https://www.melissaroosauthor.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Spy Girls is a gripping spy thriller with assassins, pursuit and resilience. A CIA action officer is released from prison. A Chief Justice is murdered, and the Law Society is scrutinizing Jade Thyme’s conduct. Jade’s life can’t get much worse until she is coerced into finding an elusive double agent. Tangled in lies and political agendas, high speed chases and sticky bombs, can Jade outplay a dangerous Russian assassin before her own life is terminated? In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Joanna Vander Vlugt and I talk about how real cases in British Columbia and news events inspired Spy Girls, why she set the story in Canada, and how her background in the prosecutor’s office helped her get the details right. She explains using both first- and third-person narration, the challenges of writing dark scenes, and how an unexpected exchange with a former CIA operative shaped parts of her book. Joanna's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/99PmcSc Follow Joanna on her website: https://www.joannavandervlugt.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Caribbean Harvest is a high-stakes international thriller about drugs, politics, and pursuit. When El Chapo sets his sights on Cuba as the next hub for his empire, Wolf and Parker must use their mix of military and law enforcement skills to stop him before the island becomes another Afghanistan. With Mexican law enforcement, the U.S. president, and ruthless cartel forces all in play, the chase becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Steve Stratton and I talk about pacing Lance’s growth across the Shadow Tier series, why Cuba makes such a volatile backdrop for Caribbean Harvest, and how his own military and government experience shapes the authenticity of his thrillers. Steve Stratton's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9G6OPLr Follow Steve Stratton on his website: https://www.stevenstrattonusa.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Cartel Hunter is a vigilante justice thriller about family, morality, and survival. When Air Force pararescueman Jason Mulder returns home after his brother’s murder, he’s forced to confront a ruthless cartel hiding in Arizona’s vast pine forests. With training, grit, and unlikely allies, Jason takes the fight to those who threaten his family, but always on his own moral terms. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Robert Goluba and I talk about why he chose a pararescueman instead of a Navy SEAL or Green Beret, how Arizona’s rugged terrain inspired the setting, the research and training that shaped Jason’s skills, and the balance between realism, morality, and high-stakes action in the Jason Mulder series. Robert Goluba's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7QJ7Jrm Follow Robert Goluba on his website:https://robertgoluba.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Blunt Force is a high-octane action thriller about espionage, betrayal, and survival. When investigative journalists expose corruption on a global scale, the Trigger Man, Mark Pierce, is tasked with protecting them from elite kill teams sent by Syrian and Russian intelligence. From Spain to Luxembourg to Iceland’s frozen wilderness, Pierce battles assassins and uncovers a conspiracy that strikes closer to home than he ever imagined. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Aiden Bailey and I talk about the real-world experiences that shaped the Trigger Man series, how he balances relentless action with character depth, and the global settings that bring his thrillers to life. Aiden Bailey's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/duviZ4e Follow Aiden Bailey on his website: https://aidenlbailey.wordpress.com/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and the chance to submit your own questions for future authors.https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus question not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Every Fall is a chilling psychological thriller about police culture, family trauma, and the thin line between reality and haunting. After tragedy strikes on the job, Jake’s spiral of guilt and grief leaves Bree isolated and haunted in her own home. To protect her children, she must face the one person she thought would always keep them safe. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Angela Douglas and I talk about the messy beginnings of creating Every Fall, the research that went into its creation, and she shares great advice for future authors. Angela Douglas' book on Amazonhttps://a.co/d/h2bCoZf Follow Angela Douglas on her website https://www.angeladouglasbooks.com/ Support the show on Patreon and get my free novella Cognitive Breach, plus bonus stories from guests, early access to episodes, and even the chance to submit your own questions for future authorshttps://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

The Award winning novel Deadly Vision is a medical thriller about Dr. Taylor Abrahms, a pioneer in medical virtual reality whose groundbreaking Virtual Heart Project becomes the target of political sabotage, scientific rivalry, and murder as a presidential election looms. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, T.D. Severin and I talk about how the idea first came to him in 1994 while researching the possibilities of medical virtual reality, the thirty-year journey of rewriting the novel from its earliest draft, the balance between outlining and discovery writing, and how characters like Malcolm and Helen came to life during the revision process. T.D. Severin's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/440RDnJ Follow T.D. Severin on his website: https://tdseverin.com/ Support the show & get a free novella Cognitive Breach by Mark, plus free novellas and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novels: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

The Devil’s Eye is an adventure thriller about a lost alchemist’s notebook that surfaces at a London auction and sparks a high-stakes race across Europe. CIA operatives Ridley Samaras and Booker Douglas must decipher its codes and track down a mystical relic before a ruthless billionaire uses it to seize ultimate power. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Ox Devere and I talk about how the story was inspired by real-world figures like Jeffrey Epstein, the meticulous research behind the European settings, the challenges of writing both heroes and despicable villains, and why some characters felt like her “spirit animal” on the page. Ox Devere's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/04pO4Bp Follow Ox Devere on her website:https://www.oxdevere.com/ Support the show & get a free novella Cognitive Breach by Mark, plus free novellas and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's SponsorMark P.J. Nadon's novel The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page:• https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Power Surge is a vigilante thriller about CC Crane, a 52-year-old ad executive who targets sexual predators, only to draw the attention of a violent male-supremacist group that threatens her daughter and her own survival. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, Lizzie and I talk about how the story idea grew out of a male-supremacist hate group targeting her daughter’s work, the different characters and why she chose multiple viewpoints, and the research that shaped the novel. Lizzie Qnert's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9A9mnoA Follow Lizzie on her website: https://lizzieqnert.com/ Support the show & get a free novella by Mark, plus stories and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's Sponsor Mark P.J. Nadon's novel Monsoon Rendezvous: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Pagehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

The Dollhouse is a dark psychological thriller about siblings Angel and Bud, captives in a place where a madman’s cruel games decide who lives and who dies. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, author Sara Ennis shares the inspiration behind The Dollhouse and its connection to an Idaho abduction, her lifelong love of storytelling, and how she comes up with her plot ideas. Sara Ennis' book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8RZNXVw Follow Sara on her website: https://www.justcallmesara.com/ Support the show & get a free novella by Mark, plus stories and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's Sponsor Mark P.J. Nadon's novel The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Pagehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Inside Outside is a tense domestic thriller about two women—Leslie and Selena—trapped by secrets, obligation, and the pressure to appear fine when nothing really is. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, author Fay Arcand talks about the her experience with the muse and how it shaped this novel, the joy of writing by the seat of your pants, and her background in criminal justice. Faye Arcand's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bPpUE48 Follow Faye on her website: https://fayearcand.com/ Support the show & get a free novella by Mark, plus stories and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's Sponsor Mark P.J. Nadon's novella Monsoon Rendezvous: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Pagehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Metal Spies is a fast-moving action-thriller about a conman fronting a metal band—and getting blackmailed into stopping a billionaire’s plot against the U.S. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, author Cole Chase talks about where the idea came from, how his tech background influences his storytelling, and some of the research involved in his books. We talk about:- His daughters influence on the idea behind a metal band heist crew- His life experience that shaped his novel and the research he did to bring it to life- His writing process for Metal Spies Cole Chase's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8s35HCr Follow Cole on his website: https://colechase.media/ Support the show & get a free novella by Mark, plus stories and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Authors: Want to be a guest?Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Pagehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

The Cemetery Spot is a psychological thriller about two sisters bound by blood—and a secret that could destroy them both. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, author Jenna Moquin shares how the story took shape from a NaNoWriMo draft, why she chose to center it on two sisters, and how she tightened the plot by cutting scenes that slowed the pace. We talk about: Writing sibling dynamics inspired by real life Taking a story from NaNoWriMo to a full novel What she chose to cut to keep the story sharp Why writing the next book matters most Check out Jenna's books: https://jennamoquin.com/ Support the show & get a free novella by Mark, plus stories and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Authors: Want to be a guest?• Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Tokyo Black is an action thriller about a betrayed CIA operative forced into a dangerous new mission in Japan. In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, international bestselling author Andrew Warren shares the inspiration behind Thomas Caine, how he explored Tokyo virtually and on foot to build the setting, and the surprising bit of pop culture that sparked a key plot device. We talk about: The spark that led to writing Tokyo Black Visiting and virtually researching Japanese locations What sets Caine apart from typical spy heroes A unique virtual character that influenced the story Check out Andrew's books: https://andrewwarrenbooks.com/ Follow Andrew on his Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrew-Warren/author/B01EOBZH7Q?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025876&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=24173e92-2fe7-4865-88b6-550de6a211a7 Support the show & get a free novella by Mark, plus stories and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Authors: Want to be a guest?• Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

Welcome to The Thriller Pitch Podcast, where thriller authors pitch their stories and we dig into the why behind the words. Each episode starts with a sharp, compelling pitch from a thriller author, followed by a relaxed conversation about the characters, themes, and what inspired the book. It’s fast, honest, and designed to help readers find their next great read. Support the show & get a free novella by Mark, plus stories and art from some guests:• Join the Patreon → https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Authors: Want to be a guest?• Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Bonus questions not shared anywhere else:• Subscribe to the newsletter → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1441401/156148451269150067/share Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon:• https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow Mark on his Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-PJ-Nadon/author/B0D572CK4Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753025997&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=229df4e7-ebe3-47d8-b0dd-0a03704db684 Follow on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_pj_nadon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon