About this episode
Bestselling thriller author Samantha Downing joins Kail Lowry to talk plot twists, messy marriages, and creating characters you love to hate. Known for My Lovely Wife, He Started It, A Twisted Love Story, and her upcoming 2025 release Too Old for This, Downing reveals how she went from hobby writer to landing a Penguin Random House deal after 12 unpublished books. They discuss early-chapter bombshells, naming unforgettable characters, and the fine art of misdirection to keep even the savviest readers guessing.
If you love twist-heavy thrillers that pull you out of a reading slump, this episode is a must-listen.
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