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E160: Interview with Tess Gerritsen, author of The Summer Guests



I had the absolute honor of hosting international best-selling author, producer, screenwriter, and filmmaker, Tess Gerritsen on the podcast! Tess joined me to talk about her brand-new series, The Martini Club, set in the Midcoast region of Maine.

The first book, The Spy Coast, introduces Maggie Bird, a retired spy who stumbles upon a secret group of former FBI and CIA agents living in the quiet town of Purity, Maine. But when a dead body turns up in her driveway, Maggie quickly realizes retirement isn’t as peaceful as she’d hoped! In the second book, The Summer Guests, the stakes get even higher when a young girl is kidnapped, drawing Maggie and her crew back into the action. During our chat, Tess shared the fascinating origin story behind The Spy Coast, how the book is unexpectedly autobiographical, and how the second book evolved. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek at what’s in store for book three! This was an absolutely fantastic conversation—I had a blast. Huge thanks to Tess Gerritsen for joining me! I know we’ll all be eagerly waiting for the next installment.

 Tess Gerritsen recommends: You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego.

Place you hold for all the Tess Gerritsen books out there, including her famous Rizzoli & Isles series!


E131: Interview with Erin Flanagan, author of Come With Me



“I try to make my characters as smart as they can be…” so says Edgar Award winning author Erin Flanagan in this episode. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Erin to talk about her latest thriller, Come With Me. Author Liz Alterman says, “Come With Me is a roller-coaster ride that will have you holding your breath until the final page.” Indeed! We also chat about Erin’s Edgar winning book Deer Season, her short stories, her marvelous writer friends and more. Thank you Erin!

Erin Flanagan recommends: Prom Mom by Laura Lippman; Yellowface by R. F. Kuang; I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai; Beware the Woman by Megan Abbott; The Good Girl House by Erin Flanagan (please scroll down on that landing page to find the story). Place your hold here for all Erin Flanagan titles!

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