David and Alan discuss the latest happenings in publishing and then chat with Kane Gilmour, author of Resurrect, co-author of Callsign: Deep Blue and Resurrect, and editor of several books in the thriller genre.

David and Alan interview Justin R. Macumber, author of the science fiction adventure Haywire. 

David and Alan discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and techniques of writing from various points-of-view. Guest is C.J. West, author of The End of Marking Time, the Randy Black series, and more.

During the recording of episode 40 David and Alan crapped on at length about PayPal's recent attempt to force Smashwords and other vendors to stop publishing books that contained legal but objectionable (to PayPal) content. The situation was resolved before we could get the episode out. Not wanting to waste a perfectly good Alan rant, and believing the discussion is an important one, we've turned that segment into a special episode. 

Listener feedback. Then, Alan and David compare and contrast the classic book Planet of the Apes with the Tim Burton movie of the same name. David gives his top 10 ape/human ancestor thriller novels.

Alan and David talk heroes and superheroes with author Adam Christopher.

In our most free-flow episode in some time, Dave and Alan catch up on writing, discuss various issues and share a few news items. 

Alan and David discuss short stories and editing with award-winning writer Angela Slatter.

Our guest this episode is Myke Cole, author of Control Point, book one of the Shadow Ops series, coming January 31 from Ace. We discuss Myke's unusual blending of military and fantasy, and his experiences on his journey to publication.

Alan and David interview Boyd Morrison, author of The Ark, The Vault, Rogue Wave, and The Catalyst. Boyd discusses the transition from successful indie author to traditional publication and the positives of the change. We also give away books- lots of them! Visit www.thrillerpodcast.com for details.