Alan Petersen
@alan-petersen.bsky.social
Thriller fan & author. From Costa Rica. Now live in San Francisco. Meet the Thriller Author my podcast where I interview #mystery and #thriller #authors like #DeanKoontz, #LeeChild, #FreidaMcfadden, & many others! https://thrillingreads.com
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Hello! I'm Alan Petersen, thriller writer & host of Meet the Thriller Author Podcast, where I interview top mystery-thriller authors like Dean Koontz, Lee Child, & Freida McFadden. I write crime & psychological thrillers & love all things suspense. Follow me if you're into thrillers!
Took my 92-year-old mom on a driverless ride with @waymo.bsky.social 🚘🤖
She grew up just a few years after the automobile revolution of the 1920s—and now this.
“I’ve seen it all,” she said. 😀
She grew up just a few years after the automobile revolution of the 1920s—and now this.
“I’ve seen it all,” she said. 😀
September 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Took my 92-year-old mom on a driverless ride with @waymo.bsky.social 🚘🤖
She grew up just a few years after the automobile revolution of the 1920s—and now this.
“I’ve seen it all,” she said. 😀
She grew up just a few years after the automobile revolution of the 1920s—and now this.
“I’ve seen it all,” she said. 😀
🎙️New episode!
I chat with filmmaker & debut novelist Alex R. Johnson about his gritty noir thriller Brooklyn Motto, set in 1998 NYC. We talk Chandler, Blow Out, writing freedom, and more.
🎧Listen: get.thrillingreads.com/alex-r-johns...
#ThrillerBooks #Podcast #BrooklynMotto
I chat with filmmaker & debut novelist Alex R. Johnson about his gritty noir thriller Brooklyn Motto, set in 1998 NYC. We talk Chandler, Blow Out, writing freedom, and more.
🎧Listen: get.thrillingreads.com/alex-r-johns...
#ThrillerBooks #Podcast #BrooklynMotto
July 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🎙️New episode!
I chat with filmmaker & debut novelist Alex R. Johnson about his gritty noir thriller Brooklyn Motto, set in 1998 NYC. We talk Chandler, Blow Out, writing freedom, and more.
🎧Listen: get.thrillingreads.com/alex-r-johns...
#ThrillerBooks #Podcast #BrooklynMotto
I chat with filmmaker & debut novelist Alex R. Johnson about his gritty noir thriller Brooklyn Motto, set in 1998 NYC. We talk Chandler, Blow Out, writing freedom, and more.
🎧Listen: get.thrillingreads.com/alex-r-johns...
#ThrillerBooks #Podcast #BrooklynMotto
🎉 PUB DAY! My new psychological thriller THE CASUAL DATE is live.
Divorced dad ➡️ small-town ➡️ online date ➡️ deadly obsession.
99¢ or FREE in KU 👉 thrillingreads.com/CasualDate
#NewRelease #PsychologicalThriller #thrillers #kindlebooks
Divorced dad ➡️ small-town ➡️ online date ➡️ deadly obsession.
99¢ or FREE in KU 👉 thrillingreads.com/CasualDate
#NewRelease #PsychologicalThriller #thrillers #kindlebooks
May 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
🎉 PUB DAY! My new psychological thriller THE CASUAL DATE is live.
Divorced dad ➡️ small-town ➡️ online date ➡️ deadly obsession.
99¢ or FREE in KU 👉 thrillingreads.com/CasualDate
#NewRelease #PsychologicalThriller #thrillers #kindlebooks
Divorced dad ➡️ small-town ➡️ online date ➡️ deadly obsession.
99¢ or FREE in KU 👉 thrillingreads.com/CasualDate
#NewRelease #PsychologicalThriller #thrillers #kindlebooks
🎧 The Basement audiobook is OUT today!
Family secrets, small-town lies, and a chilling discovery...
Narrated by Vanessa Johansson & George Newbern.
Produced by Podium Entertainment.
📖 Ebook still $0.99
🎧 Audiobook: thrillingreads.com/basement-aud...
#Thriller #PsychologicalThriller #Audiobooks
Family secrets, small-town lies, and a chilling discovery...
Narrated by Vanessa Johansson & George Newbern.
Produced by Podium Entertainment.
📖 Ebook still $0.99
🎧 Audiobook: thrillingreads.com/basement-aud...
#Thriller #PsychologicalThriller #Audiobooks
May 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
🎧 The Basement audiobook is OUT today!
Family secrets, small-town lies, and a chilling discovery...
Narrated by Vanessa Johansson & George Newbern.
Produced by Podium Entertainment.
📖 Ebook still $0.99
🎧 Audiobook: thrillingreads.com/basement-aud...
#Thriller #PsychologicalThriller #Audiobooks
Family secrets, small-town lies, and a chilling discovery...
Narrated by Vanessa Johansson & George Newbern.
Produced by Podium Entertainment.
📖 Ebook still $0.99
🎧 Audiobook: thrillingreads.com/basement-aud...
#Thriller #PsychologicalThriller #Audiobooks
Proof copy of my latest #psychologicalthriller "The Casual Date" arrived in the mail! Excited to share this unboxing with you! #bookunboxing #thrillerbooks
May 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Proof copy of my latest #psychologicalthriller "The Casual Date" arrived in the mail! Excited to share this unboxing with you! #bookunboxing #thrillerbooks
🎙️ New ep! I chat with Marcie R. Rendon about her Cash Blackbear mystery series + her new book Broken Fields! thrillingreads.com/216
April 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🎙️ New ep! I chat with Marcie R. Rendon about her Cash Blackbear mystery series + her new book Broken Fields! thrillingreads.com/216
Big news! The Basement is coming to audio on May 13, 2025—thanks to my partnership with Podium!
🎧 Pre-order now… and maybe don’t listen alone.
🔗 thrillingreads.com/basement-aud...
#TheBasement #psychologicalthriller #ThrillerThursday #AudiobookLovers #audiobooks
🎧 Pre-order now… and maybe don’t listen alone.
🔗 thrillingreads.com/basement-aud...
#TheBasement #psychologicalthriller #ThrillerThursday #AudiobookLovers #audiobooks
April 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Big news! The Basement is coming to audio on May 13, 2025—thanks to my partnership with Podium!
🎧 Pre-order now… and maybe don’t listen alone.
🔗 thrillingreads.com/basement-aud...
#TheBasement #psychologicalthriller #ThrillerThursday #AudiobookLovers #audiobooks
🎧 Pre-order now… and maybe don’t listen alone.
🔗 thrillingreads.com/basement-aud...
#TheBasement #psychologicalthriller #ThrillerThursday #AudiobookLovers #audiobooks
When I introduced Walter Mosley as "legendary," he cringed—and I've always wondered how iconic authors like him feel about being described that way. So I asked him! Check out the clip! 👉 Full interview: thrillingreads.com/215 #thrillerthursday #AuthorLife
March 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
When I introduced Walter Mosley as "legendary," he cringed—and I've always wondered how iconic authors like him feel about being described that way. So I asked him! Check out the clip! 👉 Full interview: thrillingreads.com/215 #thrillerthursday #AuthorLife
My latest podcast episode with the legendary Walter Mosley! 🎙️ Dive into the world of crime thrillers with insights into Mosley's newest book, "Been Wrong So Long, It Feels Like Right." Joe King Oliver's back in action, and it's a must-read! 📚✨ #ThrillerFans #WalterMosley thrillingreads.com/215
March 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My latest podcast episode with the legendary Walter Mosley! 🎙️ Dive into the world of crime thrillers with insights into Mosley's newest book, "Been Wrong So Long, It Feels Like Right." Joe King Oliver's back in action, and it's a must-read! 📚✨ #ThrillerFans #WalterMosley thrillingreads.com/215
Today is the day! #SYKCrime I'm thrilled to participate in this giveaway with 150+ amazing ebooks! I'm offering GRINGO GULCH for the first time ever for free!
👉 stuffyourkindlecrime.com
👉 stuffyourkindlecrime.com
March 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Today is the day! #SYKCrime I'm thrilled to participate in this giveaway with 150+ amazing ebooks! I'm offering GRINGO GULCH for the first time ever for free!
👉 stuffyourkindlecrime.com
👉 stuffyourkindlecrime.com
Reposted by Alan Petersen
I’ve had the pleasure of guesting on a few great podcasts recently. If you’re in need of a new show, you can’t go wrong with any of these:
Meet the Thriller Authors with @Alan-Petersen.bsky.social
Undaunted Life
The Killer Author Club
The Drinkin Bros
Meet the Thriller Authors with @Alan-Petersen.bsky.social
Undaunted Life
The Killer Author Club
The Drinkin Bros
March 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I’ve had the pleasure of guesting on a few great podcasts recently. If you’re in need of a new show, you can’t go wrong with any of these:
Meet the Thriller Authors with @Alan-Petersen.bsky.social
Undaunted Life
The Killer Author Club
The Drinkin Bros
Meet the Thriller Authors with @Alan-Petersen.bsky.social
Undaunted Life
The Killer Author Club
The Drinkin Bros
10 years! 🎉 Hard to believe that on June 23, 2015, I published the 1st interview on Meet the Thriller Author! In the latest episode, I talk about the journey & share stats. From a passion project to chatting w/ legends like Dean Koontz & Lee Child!Thanks for listening! 🎙️
🔗 thrillingreads.com/10th
🔗 thrillingreads.com/10th
February 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
10 years! 🎉 Hard to believe that on June 23, 2015, I published the 1st interview on Meet the Thriller Author! In the latest episode, I talk about the journey & share stats. From a passion project to chatting w/ legends like Dean Koontz & Lee Child!Thanks for listening! 🎙️
🔗 thrillingreads.com/10th
🔗 thrillingreads.com/10th
Former FBI agent Jerri Williams joins me on Meet the Thriller Author to share her career stories, debunk FBI myths, & talk crime fiction! 🎙️👮♀️ #Podcast #CrimeFiction thrillingreads.com/213
January 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Former FBI agent Jerri Williams joins me on Meet the Thriller Author to share her career stories, debunk FBI myths, & talk crime fiction! 🎙️👮♀️ #Podcast #CrimeFiction thrillingreads.com/213
My interview with the amazing #FreidaMcFadden: thrillingreads.com/193
#freidamcfadden #booksky #amreading #psychologicalthrillers
#freidamcfadden #booksky #amreading #psychologicalthrillers
January 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
My interview with the amazing #FreidaMcFadden: thrillingreads.com/193
#freidamcfadden #booksky #amreading #psychologicalthrillers
#freidamcfadden #booksky #amreading #psychologicalthrillers
Exciting insights from bestselling author J.D. Barker on the creative journey, hybrid publishing, and collaboration with James Patterson! 📚✨ #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #amreading thrillingreads.com/212
January 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Exciting insights from bestselling author J.D. Barker on the creative journey, hybrid publishing, and collaboration with James Patterson! 📚✨ #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #amreading thrillingreads.com/212
Wrap up 2024 with my new episode featuring Vanessa Cronin Amazon Books Sr. Editor! We chat about Amazon’s top Mystery & Thriller picks of 2024 and preview 2025. Tune in now on your fave #podcast platform or at: thrillingreads.com/211 #ThrillerBooks #MysteryReads #AmReading
December 31, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Wrap up 2024 with my new episode featuring Vanessa Cronin Amazon Books Sr. Editor! We chat about Amazon’s top Mystery & Thriller picks of 2024 and preview 2025. Tune in now on your fave #podcast platform or at: thrillingreads.com/211 #ThrillerBooks #MysteryReads #AmReading
Always tough to pick just 5, but here are my top 5 thrilling reads of 2024! #ThrillerBooks #amreading More info soon on the podcast get.thrillingreads.com
December 28, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Always tough to pick just 5, but here are my top 5 thrilling reads of 2024! #ThrillerBooks #amreading More info soon on the podcast get.thrillingreads.com
So I've fallen a wee bit behind my word count goals for my WIP. No problem. 😁
December 11, 2024 at 6:57 PM
So I've fallen a wee bit behind my word count goals for my WIP. No problem. 😁
Marcia Clark sifted through 5,000+ pages of court docs to research her latest #TrueCrime book! Hear her fascinating journey on the latest episode of Meet the Thriller Author. Full interview: get.thrillingreads.com/marcia-clark...
December 9, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Marcia Clark sifted through 5,000+ pages of court docs to research her latest #TrueCrime book! Hear her fascinating journey on the latest episode of Meet the Thriller Author. Full interview: get.thrillingreads.com/marcia-clark...
Hello! I'm Alan Petersen, thriller writer & host of Meet the Thriller Author Podcast, where I interview top mystery-thriller authors like Dean Koontz, Lee Child, & Freida McFadden. I write crime & psychological thrillers & love all things suspense. Follow me if you're into thrillers!
a typewriter with the words " all work and no play makes jack a dull boy " on it
Alt: a typewriter with the words " all work and no play makes jack a dull boy " on it from The Shining.
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December 8, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Hello! I'm Alan Petersen, thriller writer & host of Meet the Thriller Author Podcast, where I interview top mystery-thriller authors like Dean Koontz, Lee Child, & Freida McFadden. I write crime & psychological thrillers & love all things suspense. Follow me if you're into thrillers!