Kimberly McCreight on leaving behind a legal career to become a bestselling crime writer
This week, Abby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight! In this conversation, Kimberly delves into the incredible journey that led her to leave behind a high-powered legal career to write thrillers, discusses the impact that motherhood has had on her crime writing, and gives us the behind-the-scenes scoop on her latest page-turning thriller, LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER.For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The BookProducer: Pat StangoEditor: Clayton GumbertCriminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing
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Shari Lapena on domestic thrillers and the myth of the “overnight success”
This week, Abby sits down with New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena for a deep-dive conversation covering Shari’s breakout debut thriller THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR, what keeps bringing her back to the domestic suspense genre, the terrifying Ouija board experience that inspired an element of her new book, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?, and lots more!For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The BookProducer: Pat StangoEditor: Clayton GumbertCriminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing
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Halloween Week with Riley Sager: Slashers, Ghost Stories, and Spooky Suspense
In honor of Halloween week, our favorite horror movie fan Riley Sager returns to Criminal Types! In this episode, Riley sits down with Abby to talk all things slashers, spooky season, and his newest suspense novel MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. (Oh, and he finally answers our burning question: is his latest book’s title inspired by Taylor Swift?)For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The BookProducer: Pat StangoEditor: Clayton GumbertCriminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing
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Ruth Ware on Reality Dating Shows and Agatha Christie
We’re back! To kick off Season 2, Abby sits down with New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware to talk all things Agatha Christie, survival thrillers, reality TV, and Ruth’s newest book, One Perfect Couple.For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The BookProducer: Pat StangoEditor: Clayton GumbertCriminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing
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Preview for Season 2 of Criminal Types!
Abby Endler is back with a new season talking to your favorite crime fiction authors. In this episode, catch up with Abby and get a sneak peak of what's to come in season 2 of Criminal Types! For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The BookProducer: Pat StangoEditor: Clayton GumbertCriminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing