MTTA 237: James Grady Interview
From Meet the Thriller Author (Author Interviews) by Alan Petersen
May 12, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
James Grady discusses his career and new book with host Alan Petersen.
Legendary thriller author James Grady, creator of Six Days of the Condor, joins Alan Petersen to discuss his remarkable career, the enduring legacy of Three Days of the Condor, and his new noir thriller Shadows on Sidewalks. They also talk about political thrillers, real-world events influencing fiction, writing craft, literary influences, and advice for aspiring writers.
People in this episode
Host: Alan Petersen
Guest: James Grady
Topics covered
- thriller authors
- writing craft
- political thrillers
- literary influences
- advice for writers
Keywords
- James Grady
- thriller
- writing
- political thrillers
- literary influences
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Six Days of the Condor, Three Days of the Condor, Shadows on Sidewalks
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