A fun chat with Isabel Cañas all about her new novel Vampires of El Norte, map study, book covers, and coming from a family of storytellers. Plus – Dave is in character for the first day of school, Laura has neighbor drama to report, and Andrew falls off a ladder.  We also recommend: Louisiana Longshot … Continue readi

We’re joined by Hugh Howey to talk about Wool & Silo, crying while writing, living on a sailboat, his obsession with stairs, being an extra on Silo, and why he felt guilty during the filming process. Plus – Dave is in Tucson staring at planes, Laura has an airline security story, and Andrew has some … Continue reading

We’re joined by Don Winslow for an entertaining chat about his new novel City of Dreams, Greek myths, losing kids in England, controversial chowder takes, and the reason why one of his books has short chapters. Plus – Dave ticks off his fellow runners during a marathon, Laura stumbles upon a weird underground gambling

We’re joined by Dan Ahdoot for a hilarious chat all about his book Undercooked, Persian food delicacies, French for beginners, strength circles, returning fries at McDonald’s, and how the heart is the most delicious part of an animal. Plus- Dave shares a scary story about the recent shooting at his school, Laura is suf

We chat with Mark Greaney about his new Gray Man thriller Burner, how he plans out and writes his action scenes, sailboat names, learning when to leave out the details, watching the Gray Man movie, and why he won’t approach someone if he spots them reading one of his books. Plus – Laura takes Sylvia to a … Continue rea

We’re joined again by Jeffery Deaver for a fun chat all about his new novel Hunting Time, taking Math for Writers in college, speeding, his ill-fated attempt at rock climbing to better understand Colter Shaw, and how all writers are basically nerds. Plus- Dave blows stuff up in front of his students, Laura is feeling …