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The Writer's Dossier
Hosted by Jeff Circle · EN
15-minute author interviews that go beyond the book. The Writer’s Dossier is a fun, quick, author interview platform where we talk with the biggest and upcoming writers of thrillers, mysteries, crime, and suspense novels. Listen to the podcast, then read all the author, agent, editor, publicist, and audiobook narrator interviews at thewritersdossier.com
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Bill Schweigart—DIRTY 20
May 500:17:14Tap to summarizeToday in the interrogation chair is inaugural Dossier member (#6!), Bill Schweigart, author of the hot new novel, DIRTY 20. Hear about why Bill joined the Coast Guard, how he's found his tribe in the writing community, how awesome his agent Barbara Poelle is, and the deal behind his great cover. Welcome to The Writer's Dossier! thewritersdossier.com | billschweigart.com | Insta: @billschweigart | X: BillSchweigart Voice credit: Hilary Huber
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Eric Beetner—A WOUND THAT WILL NOT HEAL
Apr 2800:21:07Tap to summarizeToday in the interrogation chair, it's writer and super Hollywood guy, Eric Beetner. Friend of The Writer's Dossier, Eric starts the show with advice for writers that's relevant for today's publishing environment. We discuss his third and final Carter McCoy novel from his latest book, A WOULD THAT WILL NOT HEAL, his history writing novels and short stories (the body of work is vast!), and much more. Welcome to The Writer's Dossier! thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber | ericbeetner.com | Instagram: @ericbeetner
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Brad Taylor—SHADOW STRIKE
Apr 2000:15:52Tap to summarizeToday in the interrogation chair, it's NY Times Bestselling author, Brad Taylor and his Pike Logan Task Force. Find out what the deal is behind his new thriller, SHADOW STRIKE. Listen to this retired US Army special forces (Delta) commander explain how current events caused him to rewrite a big chunk of the book, how deep his on-site research is, and how he's used his real-world experience to craft his 20 Pike Logan novels. This is a big one folks. Welcome, to The Writer's Dossier. thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber Facebook | Instagram | bradtaylorbooks.com
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M.E. Proctor—KANSAS CITY BREAKDOWN
Apr 1500:20:20Tap to summarizeToday in the interrogation room, it's Belgium-born, French-speaking Texan, M.E. Proctor. Learn how she sold the first book she ever wrote, why Kansas City is the setting for KANSAS CITY SWING, and what Dossier friend Joel Nedecky thinks of this book. It's a great time except for Jeff trying to speak French. Welcome to the Writer's Dossier! thewritersdossier.com | shawmystery.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber
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Connor Martin—THE SILVER FISH
Apr 800:20:29Tap to summarizeToday in the interrogation chair, it's author Connor Martin with his amazing debut, THE SILVER FISH. Listen to how Connor got his acting break on the show Rescue Me, find out why he set his novel in a West Africa country he spent time in, and discover why he's known as "friend of kid with head stuck in fence." Get to know Connor Martin! connormartinauthor.com | instagram.com/connor.martin.author thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber
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Lori Galvin (Super Agent)—Aevitas Creative Management
Apr 200:26:10Tap to summarizeToday in the interrogation chair, it's a Dossier favorite: super agent Lori Galvin with Aevitas. Discover how Lori is looking for compelling, immersive stories that she cannot wait to get back to. The kind of stories that have a distinctive voice and rings in her ears after she puts the book down. Find out what your query letter should look like, whether or not she turned down a potential client who had a bestseller, what's more important - style or story, and what (if anything) publishers are getting wrong today. There's so much in this episode to learn from, you'll want to listen more than once and take notes. thewritersdossier.com | x.com/galvinlori | instagram.com/lorigalvin | facebook.com/lori.galvin2 | threads.com/@lorigalvin
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Terrence McCauley—THE TWLIGHT TOWN
Jul 15, 2025Tap to summarizeToday in the interrogation chair, it's longtime Dossier member, Terrence McCauley, author of THE TWILIGHT TOWN, a fast-paced, hardboiled thriller ripped from the pages of history! He's a multi-award winning author of westerns and thrillers, and he's host of his own podcast, Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes. Welcome, to The Dossier Podcast! terrencemccauley.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber
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