MTTA 238: H.Y. Hanna Interview
From Meet the Thriller Author (Author Interviews) by Alan Petersen
May 19, 2026 · 46 min
About this episode
H.Y. Hanna discusses her latest psychological thriller and the elements of writing atmospheric destination thrillers.
USA Today bestselling author H.Y. Hanna joins Alan Petersen to discuss her latest psychological thriller, The Taverna at the Edge of Night. In this episode, they talk about writing atmospheric destination thrillers, using international settings like Greece to build suspense, balancing mystery with emotional tension, and creating stories where paradise hides deadly secrets.
People in this episode
Host: Alan Petersen
Guest: H.Y. Hanna
Topics covered
- psychological thriller
- writing
- international settings
- suspense
- mystery
- emotional tension
Keywords
- H.Y. Hanna
- psychological thriller
- The Taverna at the Edge of Night
- suspense
- Greece
- mystery
- emotional tension
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Taverna at the Edge of Night
Places: Greece
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