Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 39
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.3/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
crimeandquill@gmail.com
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Host
Sabrina Thatcher - A mystery and thriller enthusiast who interviews writers about their work and the craft of writing suspense.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Rowan James - Writing And Revising A First Thriller, Self-publishing, Point Of View, Beta Readers, And Building Reader And Writer Communities.
J.T. Ellison - Her Domestic Suspense Novel You Know Why, The Inspiration Behind It, And Developing Mysteries And Suspense.
Mindy Carlson - Writing Darkly Comic Mysteries, Plotting, Character Motivation, And Balancing Humor With Darker Material.
Brianna Labuskes - Her Thriller Clean Slate, Responsible Portrayals Of Mental Illness, Multiple Points Of View And Timelines, And Maintaining Momentum In A Thriller.
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Episodes
Crafting Characters Who Feel Real with Erica Sage
October 30, 2026
In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher sits down with YA thriller author Erica Sage to discuss her latest novel, Dead Things, a dark mystery about a teenage outsider who discovers a body in an abandoned mining town and becomes determined to solve the crime. Drawing inspiration from the eerie forests and forgotten mining communities of the Pacific Northwest, Erica explores how setting, social class, and the desperate desire to belong shape her storytelling. The conversation dives into the craft of ...
Crafting Rich People Behaving Poorly with Rowan James
October 23, 2026
What does it really take to write, revise, and independently publish your first thriller? Sabrina sits down with suspense author Rowan James to discuss his debut novel, The Hotel Guest, a twist-filled mystery exploring family secrets, art forgery, and the dark lives of the wealthy residents of an exclusive New York hotel. Rowan shares the inspiration behind his story, the challenges of balancing two distinct points of view, and why writing his first novel required nearly two years and more th...
Crafting the Best Villains with Rena Knapp
October 16, 2026
In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher sits down with debut thriller author and longtime OB-GYN Dr. Renda Knapp to discuss her upcoming medical thriller, Complicit. Drawing on nearly 30 years of practicing medicine in rural communities, Renda explores how her experiences inspired a dark, fast-paced story about motherhood, survival, bodily autonomy, and the extraordinary strength of women facing impossible choices. She shares the emotional challenges of writing traumatic medical scenes, creating mo...
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How many listeners does Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer have?
Podseeker estimates Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer?
Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published mystery or thriller authors, including debut writers with an upcoming book as well as established authors with bestseller or award credentials. Common among recent guests: Published a mystery or thriller novel; Has a recent or upcoming book release; May have bestseller or award-nomination recognition. Recent guests include Rowan James, J.T. Ellison, and Mindy Carlson.
How hard is it to get booked on Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
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