The Writer's Dossier

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Rob Hart, author of THE MEDUSA PROTOCOL out June 24th from Putnam. In today's episode we discuss why Rob's so direct in his Substack, what lessons he's learned about publishing and how he's passed that onto others in the community, his wild new character-driven series, and how he's here to help you make your novel even better. I'm crazy about what Rob's doing...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Michigan native and current San Francisco police sergeant, Adam Plantinga. We're joined by co-host Gregg Podolski to talk about Adam's latest bestseller, HARD TOWN, how being a cop influences his writing, why we're putting a red bow on Gregg's head, and how tech savvy Adam is with all those innerweb things. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast! adamplantinga.com |...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Ryan Pote, author of the hot new thriller, BLOOD AND TREASURE. Hear about how Ryan went from Navy rescue helicopter pilot to NTSB investigator/IRS auditor/program manager for test flight operations for the government, his unpredictable novel BLOOD AND TREASURE, and what he'd do if he moved back to Hawaii and had to live on a beach. Welcome to The Dossier Podc...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Jeffrey James Higgins, author of HAVANAH SYNDROME, out from Severn River on 6/17/25. In this episode, we discuss how Jeff went from a being Supervisory Special Agent with the DEA, to opening the field office in Bagram Afghanistan, and now as a full-time author how he hosts other writers at his restaurant in Old Town Alexandria, VA. There's some great stuff ah...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Martin Rooney, author of the new thriller, BLOOD FEUD. Hear this two-time Guinness World Record holder talk about how he created this book with his friend who was in the hospital with cancer, where he gets all his energy from to be a speed coach (his favorite superhero is The Flash!), and how this best-selling author of non-fiction fitness books is breaking i...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Dony Jay, author of AGENCY AT WAR. Join J.M. Adams and I as we question Dony about growing up and being a police detective in central Pennsylvania, what's going on in this third installment of his Warrior Spy series, and the importance of good research for writing books. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast! donyjaybooks.com | jmadams.com | thewritersdossier.com |...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's J.M. Guarnieri, author of The Distance Between Two Paper Cups and a String. Hear about John's time with the Secret Service, his super cool podcast Spear Talk, and what's important to him about the creative process.   speartalkpodcast.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Barry Award winning author, Brett Battles. With over 40 novels under his belt, we talk about his taking over the legendary Stewart Woods' franchise, his latest installment, FINDERS KEEPERS, and how his experience has been doing co-author work. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast! brettbattles.com | thewritersdossier.com | voice credit: Hillary Huber

Today in the interrogation chair, it's one of my favorite American Ninja Warriors, author of the Lance Bear Wolf series and CARIBBEAN HARVEST, Steve Stratton. Hear about Steve's path to publishing, his wild Steve McQueen lifestyle, what his last trip to the French Laundry was like, and what we're each cooking the next I'm at his place in Colorado. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast! stevenstrattonusa...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's a Dossier special eposide with author of THE RECRUITER, Gregg Podolski, but we're also joined in our rotating co-host series by author of THE INSTRUCTOR and THE INFILTRATOR, T.R. Hendricks. T.R. and I gang up on Gregg to talk about THE RECRUITER for a few minutes before the show goes completely off the wheels. Stick around for the hilarity, and welcome, to Th...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's New York City Firefighter and author of NO MAN'S GHOST, Jason Powell. Today, co-host Mindy Carlson and I discuss Jason's clever path to snagging a top agent, how he doesn't watch TV shows about firemen, and something I was extremely interested in, his Rachel Ray personally-endorsed steak alfredo linguini.   authorjasonpowell.com | thewritersdossier.com | myst...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Lee Matthew Goldberg, where to talk about his new novel, MILES IN TIME, his new publishing enterprise, Fringe Press, his first acquisition with author Chris McGinley, the Pipeline Media Group, and what it's like working with Hollywood. leematthewgoldberg.com | thewritersdossier.com | XUNI.com | pipelinemediagroup.com | voice credit: Hillary Huber

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Dossier member Ash Clifton, the Edgar-nominated author of Twice The Trouble from Crooked Lane Books. In this episode, we talk about his current obsession, his deep roots to Gainesville, FL, what the real deal is behind the dark side of Orlando, Florida, and in our rapid fire round, we have another 80s gauntlet for him to choose from. ashcliftonwriter.com | th...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Jack Stewart, co-writer of SILENT HORIZONS with Chad Robichaux. In today's episode, we ask where in the world is Ward Larsen, we find out some of the best & possibly worst advice Jack got from Andrews & Wilson, and what it's like to write eight books in three years. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast!  jackstewartbooks.com | thewritersdossier.com | voice...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Oklahoma native Libby Cudmore where she talks about her latest novel, NEGATIVE GIRL, a story she's writing for an anthology I'm editing, her super fun podcast The OST Party, and her love for the band, Steely Dan. Hang on for some fun, folks, and welcome, to The Dossier Podcast! libbycudmore.com | thewritersdossier.com

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Andrew Warren, author of TOKYO BLACK from Boldwood Books. Andrew is the international bestselling author of the Thomas Caine series, and in this episode, we discuss how one of the best lines from a Bond movie had an impacted on him, is his character Thomas Caine the next James Bond, and how he makes it his goal to take readers on a virtual vacation. And today...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Dossier member Claire Isenthal, author of hit novel THE RISING ORDER, and out now with her follow-up THE NEW ORDER. In this episode, we have a special appearance by today's co-host, author Mindy Carlson, author of HER DYING DAY from Crooked Lane Books. Mindy and I pummel Claire with questions about hacking the Google search algorythm, navigating the crazy pub...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Dossier member Matt Phillips, author of A GOOD RUSH OF BLOOD from Runamok Books. This is a scorching mystery of criminal conspiracy, street-level justice, and unlikely courage. Matt has his MFA from the University of Texas in El Paso, and he's also a short film maker. You learned about him in his unredacted Dossier, now we finally have him in person where we...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Dossier member T.D. Donnelly where he talks about his debut novel, YEAR OF THE RABBIT, he explains what it's like writing books after thirty years as a Hollywood script writer, and he survives our rapid fire questions where we discover even more about him. You learned about him in his unredacted Dossier, now we finally have him in person where we have ways of...

Today in the interrogation chair, it's Dossier member Eric Beetner where he talks about his novels THE LAST FEW MILES OF ROAD and REAL BAD REAL SOON, his fantastic classic movie poster collection, and his historic run at hosting Noir at the Bar. He's up for a big award from the International Thriller Writer's Association. He's written 33 books over his career, so get ready for Eric Beetner! Welcom...