Kate Horan: From Classroom to Crime Thrillers

About this episode

Pamela Cook interviews crime writer Kate Horan about her writing journey and latest thriller, 'On the Edge.'

Host Pamela Cook interviews crime writer Kate Horan, to chat about  Kate's latest release, 'On the Edge,' a compelling thriller. On the agenda is Kate's journey to becoming a writer, her experience with the Faber Academy course, and the mentorship she received from Katherine Heyman. Kate shares the inspiration behind 'The Inheritance,' her debut novel, and the complexities of returning to an earlier manuscript for 'On the Edge.' The episode also touches on the structural and character development processes, the challenges of writing, and the significance of small-town settings. Pam also important news regarding the podcast in 2026. 1:27 Pamela's Writing and Podcast News 05:59 Substack Community and Subscriber Benefits 13:30 Kate Horan's Writing Journey 23:58 The Inheritance: Inspiration and Success 27:22 On the Edge: Themes and Storyline 29:43 Elevator Pitch for the Mystery Novel 31:12 Inspiration Behind the Story 33:09 Writing Process and Character Development 34:52 Challenges and Revisions 40:56 Small Town Setting and Its Importance 44:32 Character Development Techniques 48:00 Balancing Writing with Life 48:52 Promotion and Marketing Strategies 51:52 Final Thoughts and…

People in this episode

Host: Pamela Cook

Guest: Kate Horan

Topics covered

• crime writing
• author journey
• character development
• thriller novels
• small-town settings

Keywords

• crime writer
• thriller
• Faber Academy
• character development
• small-town settings

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: On the Edge, The Inheritance

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