Steph Nelson Interview | Meet the Thriller Author

About this episode

In this episode, Alan Petersen interviews thriller author Steph Nelson about her writing journey and her latest novel.

In Episode 239 of Meet the Thriller Author, I interview thriller author Steph Nelson, whose debut novel The Final Scene sold more than 10,000 copies in its first two months. We discuss her latest psychological thriller, Don't Ask Why, a suspenseful story about four friends trapped on a secluded island in the Florida Keys where secrets, disappearances, and danger quickly turn a getaway into a fight for survival. Steph shares her journey from writing horror fiction to becoming a successful thriller author, how she develops story ideas, her "pantser" writing process, and the tools she uses to write her novels. We also discuss indie publishing, social media marketing, reader expectations, and her advice for aspiring thriller writers looking to break into the genre. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers and behind-the-scenes author conversations, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

People in this episode

Host: Alan Petersen

Guest: Steph Nelson

Topics covered

• thriller authors
• psychological thrillers
• indie publishing
• writing process
• author interviews

Keywords

• thriller
• psychological thriller
• writing process
• indie publishing
• author interview
• Florida Keys
• suspense

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Final Scene, Don't Ask Why

Places: Florida Keys

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