Best Technothriller Podcasts (2024)

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[Episode 8] Unpacking the new thriller The Decrypter and The Pythagoras Clause 24:28

3y ago24:28

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Rose introduces her new thriller The Decrypter and the Pythagoras Clause by breaking down what went into writing the book and what inspired her! *** The fifth book in the explosive bestselling technothriller series is OUT NOW!** “A female James Bond with a Matrix twist.” Knowledge is everything…until everything is the last thing you need to know. B…

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You need help! Sarah McBeath is here to discuss the right time for an author assistant. 34:54

3y ago34:54

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Sarah McBeath from Author Services by Sarah discusses when to hire an author assistant and how to get back your precious writing time. Tired of doing all the things yourself? This might be the episode for you.By nathanvancoops

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Sci-fi, steampunk, and fantasy writer, Jo Lallo, is here to discuss writing in multiple genres. 55:14

3y ago55:14

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Spaceships and airships and dragons, oh my! Sci-fi, steampunk, and fantasy writer, Jo Lallo, is here to discuss writing in multiple genres, his latest release, and the Six Figure Author Podcast.By nathanvancoops

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Alessandra Torre, CEO of Authors AI, discusses Marlowe, your next AI editor. 51:42

3+ y ago51:42

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New York Times Bestseller Alessandra Torre is here to talk about Marlowe, the A.I. for authors, why you shouldn't write off Goodreads, and the things she's learned in her years as a hybrid author.By nathanvancoops

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What worked and what didn't in 2020. Nathan breaks down his year in publishing and shares his plans for success in 2021. 54:42

3+ y ago54:42

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What didn't work this year. Why. And what you can try in 2021.By nathanvancoops

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A.G. Riddle shares the story of his incredible success and what's next for him in genre of technothriller science fiction. 45:46

3+ y ago45:46

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International bestselling author A.G. Riddle talks about the dos and don'ts of writing technothrillers and the story behind his tremendous success.By nathanvancoops

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It's a plot! We geek out about story structure with Cameron Sutter, creator of Plottr. 51:54

3+ y ago51:54

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It's a plot! Join Nathan as he geeks out about story structure (again) with Cameron Sutter, creator of Plottr, an intuitive new novel plotting program for writers.By nathanvancoops

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Julie Made A Podcast! We discuss the Best Book Ever and why it matters. 52:30

3+ y ago52:30

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Best Book Ever! Author and podcaster Julie Strauss gets insights into her fellow readers' best books ever and what we can learn from them.By nathanvancoops

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Truth and Lies! Nathan discusses Creating Character Arcs. 34:33

3+ y ago34:33

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Truth and Lies! Nathan Van Coops gives the highlights of what he's learned from K..M. Weiland's Creating Character Arcs.By nathanvancoops

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Elana Johnson has a system for that! 58:17

3+ y ago58:17

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Listen to this! USA Today Bestselling Author Elana Johnson blows Nathan's mind with productivity tricks, newsletter ideas, marketing systems and more. Listen like a sponge, then check out her Indie Inspiration Series of books for writers.By nathanvancoops

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Is your writing a crime? Patrick O'Donnell is at the scene explaining crimes and investigations. 54:36

3+ y ago54:36

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Author Patrick O'Donnell discusses his new book, Cops and Writers: Crime Scenes and Investigations. Ready to write realistic crime scenes and police officer characters? This is the episode for you.By nathanvancoops

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[Episode 7] The Allegra Files - The Decrypter Series' Most Secretive Character 16:37

3+ y ago16:37

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Welcome to another episode of Real Time with Rose Sandy, where we talk books and more. Today we look at the most secretive character in the Decrypter books, whose past and secrets we will try to unearth. Allegra enjoys contact and interaction with just about everyone. Age doesn’t deter Allegra. Her insight and wisdom pour out of her lips each time …

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[Episode 6] The Most Misunderstood Character in Rose Sandy's Literature, Leal Trelles (The Code Beneath Her Skin) 17:46

3+ y ago17:46

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It's been a while, but we’re back this month with another episode of Real Time with Rose Sandy where we talk books and more. After a break, mostly to do with Covid-19 lockdown, Rose Sandy is back narrowing in on one of her lesser-known books, but equally one written all because of a dream she had. She digs into the plot and the most misunderstood c…

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Nathan Van Coops discusses end stage writing, revision, and moving on to the next idea. 50:22

4y ago50:22

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Plus more on what he's, reading, writing, and researching. Important updates about the show and more.By nathanvancoops

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Writing Believable Science Fiction with Malorie Cooper 49:07

4y ago49:07

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Malorie and Nathan geek out about science fiction topics and space travel, then get into world-building and marketing your books.By nathanvancoops

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Writing and thriving on a book a year with Jami Albright. 1:00:38

4y ago1:00:38

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Romantic comedy writer Jami Albright is back to compare and contrast strategies for success while shunning the hampster wheel of constant production.By nathanvancoops

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Mystery or thriller? What's the difference? 58:41

4y ago58:41

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Author Alan Janney discusses how to differentiate thrillers and mysteries and how to write each well.By nathanvancoops

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Ernest Dempsey is a national treasure. 34:12

4y ago34:12

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We discuss adventure fiction, tornadoes, and the art of treasure hunting in this fun-filled episode with archeological thriller writer Ernest Dempsey.By nathanvancoops

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Actress Jess Nahikian discusses finding an authentic voice for your audiobooks. 55:45

4y ago55:45

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NY actress and audiobook narrator Jessica Nahikian joins to talk about her journey to television, voice acting and beyond.By nathanvancoops

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Episode 100: Writing villains and anti-heroes with H. Claire Taylor. 1:10:44

4y ago1:10:44

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Villains, Antagonists, and Anti-heroes, oh my! H. Claire Taylor is back to talk bad guys, bad girls, and why we love to hate them.By nathanvancoops

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Author Cecelia Mecca has a robot, and a plan! 1:01:13

4y ago1:01:13

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Tonight we'll talk launching new pen names, correcting course, and her fresh methods of connecting with readers.By nathanvancoops

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Live Internet Drinking with Nathan Van Coops and Special Guest Lucy Score. 58:40

4y ago58:40

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Social isolation is the new norm. Nathan and bestselling romance author Lucy Score discuss the new normal as we adapt to writing during the Covid 19 crisis.By nathanvancoops

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The Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing with Nicholas Erik! 37:59

4y ago37:59

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By nathanvancoops

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Contemporary romance author Pippa Grant talks branding and how to design a sexy hero. 43:52

4y ago43:52

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By nathanvancoops

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How to write a series with Sara Rosett. 41:21

4y ago41:21

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By nathanvancoops

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It's time for kissing books! Nathan Van Coops reveals his takeaways from Romancing The Beat by Gwen Hayes. 41:48

4y ago41:48

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By nathanvancoops

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Make your own ebook magazines with Blaze Ward. 39:13

4y ago39:13

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By nathanvancoops

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Don't do this! Nathan Van Coops gives his takeaways from How NOT to Write a Novel, by Howard Mittlemark and Sandra Newman. 1:01:04

4y ago1:01:04

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By nathanvancoops

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Boo Walker is back to talk about where to start in literary fiction. We'll discuss character creation and how to build a story from scratch. 35:23

4y ago35:23

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By nathanvancoops

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Discover your voice with author ML Buchman. Matt returns to the show to talk growth, long term planning, and developing your author voice in this info-packed episode. 47:55

4y ago47:55

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By nathanvancoops

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Refill your creative well with Kathryn Nolan! 44:32

4+ y ago44:32

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By nathanvancoops

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Ready to conquer Amazon ads in 2020? Author, podcaster, and advertising coach, Bryan Cohen, is here to challenge you to succeed. 32:59

4+ y ago32:59

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By nathanvancoops

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Nathan Van Coops reveals his biggest takeaways from three craft books: Robert McKee's Story, Rock Your Plot, by Cathy Yardley, and Structure Your Novel, by K.M. Weiland. 33:14

4+ y ago33:14

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Nathan Van Coops reveals his biggest takeaways from three craft books: Robert McKee's Story, Rock Your Plot, by Cathy Yardley, and Structure Your Novel, by K.M. Weiland.By nathanvancoops

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[Episode 5] The Top 5 Global Locations Where the Decrypter Characters Get into Trouble! 27:55

4+ y ago27:55

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We discuss Rose's top travel destinations introduced in the Decrypter books and why. On this episode, Rose unpacks her top five destinations that appear in the Calla Cress books and how you too can perhaps experience them for yourselves. The Decrypter (Calla Cress Technothriller) novels are fast-paced action-adventures, steeped in history, espionag…

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[Episode 4] The 5 Top New Technologies Introduced in the Decrypter Books 19:25

4+ y ago19:25

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Ever wonder what Rose's top technologies are introduced in the Decrypter books and why? Well, look no further. In this episode, Rose unpacks her 5 top technologies in the Calla Cress books. The Decrypter (Calla Cress Technothriller) books are fast-paced action-adventures, steeped in history, espionage, and cyber defense in a world that is becoming …

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Cecelia and Nathan compare favorite plotting methods and their strategies for structure. 31:15

4+ y ago31:15

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Cecelia and Nathan compare their favorite plotting methods and strategies for story structure.By nathanvancoops

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[Episode 3] Meet the Baddies: Mason Laskfell in the Decrypter Books 11:49

4+ y ago11:49

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On this episode, technothriller author Rose Sandy introduces one of her most feared villains, Mason Laskfell. Laskfell so far appears in the Decrypter: Secret of The Lost Manuscript and The Decrypter and the Mind Hacker books. A closer look at Mason Laskfell shows a striking warrior, resembling a lieutenant in Napoleon’s army rather than the expert…

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[Episode 2] She Is the Character That Has Been with Rose the Longest. She is The Decrypter. 13:53

4+ y ago13:53

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In this episode, we go to where it all began. Author Rose Sandy digs deep into the character of Calla Cress. She is the character that has been with Rose the longest and is The Decrypter. Calla Cress is a British Museum curator in charge of the Roman and Byzantine collections. She’s a recently turned cyber defence agent working for a secret, multi-…

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Dear Writer, you need Becca Syme! Sucess coach and author Becca Syme of the Better-Faster Academy is here to make you question everything! 58:19

4+ y ago58:19

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Dear Writer, you need Becca Syme! Sucess coach and author Becca Syme of the Better-Faster Academy is here to make you question everything! Want to better your author career? Join us for this much-anticipated interview with this thrilling guest.By nathanvancoops

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[Episode 1] Blood Diamond in My Mother's House - A Gripping New Thriller 12:10

4+ y ago12:10

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In this premiere episode of Real Time With technothriller author Rose Sandy embarks on a journey of using voice communication to chat with her readers. She touches on the next book in the Decrypter Series and her latest release, Blood Diamond in my Mother's House, in The Shadow Files Series. A breathless sprint across continents, Blood Diamond in m…

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Author Shawn Inmon discusses his unconventional marketing methods, the genre of portal fiction, and how he keeps readers engaged in 2019. 41:54

4+ y ago41:54

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Author Shawn Inmon discusses his non-conventional marketing methods, the genre of portal fiction, and how he keeps readers engaged in 2019.By nathanvancoops

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Pulp detective fiction writer John Patten shares tips on writing hard-boiled mystery. 33:01

4+ y ago33:01

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Pulp detective fiction writer John Patten shares tips on writing hard-boiled mystery.By nathanvancoops

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Bestselling YA romance writer Yesenia Vargas shares her NINC tips, and strategies for success in YA. 33:07

4+ y ago33:07

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Bestselling YA romance writer Yesenia Vargas shares her tips and strategies for success in YA.By nathanvancoops

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NINC 2019: Nathan Van Coops discusses his key takeaways from this year's conference. 56:34

4+ y ago56:34

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NINC 2019: Nathan Van Coops discusses his key takeaways from this year's conference. Productivity, planning for success, and more.By nathanvancoops

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Veteran and Author James Rosone shares how he deals with PTSD through his writing. 33:40

5y ago33:40

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Facebook Veteran and military fiction author James Rosone discusses writing with PTSD and how he deals with the good and bad days as a writer.By nathanvancoops

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Copy editor Brian Luster discusses the frequent mistakes hidden in our manuscripts. 41:16

5y ago41:16

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Facebook Episode Copy editor Brian Luster discusses the frequent mistakes hidden in our manuscripts.By nathanvancoops

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This is the law! Sgt. Patrick O'Donnell discusses the crimes authors commit writing police scenes. 40:42

5y ago40:42

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Facebook Episode Sgt. O'Donnell is the author of the upcoming book: Cops and Writers, from the Academy to the Street.By nathanvancoops

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Is your work in progress going off the rails? Let's talk Story Alignment with H. Claire Taylor! 51:32

5y ago51:32

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Facebook Episode Claire is stopping by to tell us the ins and outs of diagnosing your story problems and getting us back to writing!By nathanvancoops

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Chris Fox has a plan! Learn his strategies for simplifying advertising from his new book, Ads for Authors Who Hate Math. 42:32

5y ago42:32

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Facebook Episode Link Chris Fox has a plan! Learn his strategies for simplifying advertising from his new book, Ads for Authors Who Hate Math.By nathanvancoops

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Beta Reader Kay Clark discusses proofreading for authors! 35:23

5y ago35:23

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Facebook Episode Avid reader Kay Clark discusses her relationships with authors as a beta reader and how she catches even the hardest to spot typos.By nathanvancoops

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