The Dollhouse is a dark psychological thriller about siblings Angel and Bud, captives in a place where a madman’s cruel games decide who lives and who dies.

In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, author Sara Ennis shares the inspiration behind The Dollhouse and its connection to an Idaho abduction, her lifelong love of storytelling, and how she comes up with her plot ideas.

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Inside Outside is a tense domestic thriller about two women—Leslie and Selena—trapped by secrets, obligation, and the pressure to appear fine when nothing really is.

In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, author Fay Arcand talks about the her experience with the muse and how it shaped this novel, the joy of writing by the seat of your pants, and her background in criminal justice.

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Metal Spies is a fast-moving action-thriller about a conman fronting a metal band—and getting blackmailed into stopping a billionaire’s plot against the U.S.

In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, author Cole Chase talks about where the idea came from, how his tech background influences his storytelling, and some of the research involved in his books.

We talk about: - His daughters influence on the idea behind a metal band heist crew - His life experience that shaped his novel and the research he did to bring it to life - His writing process for Metal Spies

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The Cemetery Spot is a psychological thriller about two sisters bound by blood—and a secret that could destroy them both.

In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, author Jenna Moquin shares how the story took shape from a NaNoWriMo draft, why she chose to center it on two sisters, and how she tightened the plot by cutting scenes that slowed the pace.

We talk about:

• Writing sibling dynamics inspired by real life

• Taking a story from NaNoWriMo to a full novel

• What she chose to cut to keep the story sharp

• Why writing the next book matters most

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Tokyo Black is an action thriller about a betrayed CIA operative forced into a dangerous new mission in Japan.

In this episode of The Thriller Pitch Podcast, international bestselling author Andrew Warren shares the inspiration behind Thomas Caine, how he explored Tokyo virtually and on foot to build the setting, and the surprising bit of pop culture that sparked a key plot device.

We talk about:

• The spark that led to writing Tokyo Black

• Visiting and virtually researching Japanese locations

• What sets Caine apart from typical spy heroes

• A unique virtual character that influenced the story

Check out Andrew's books: https://andrewwarrenbooks.com/

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Welcome to The Thriller Pitch Podcast, where thriller authors pitch their stories and we dig into the why behind the words.

Each episode starts with a sharp, compelling pitch from a thriller author, followed by a relaxed conversation about the characters, themes, and what inspired the book.

It’s fast, honest, and designed to help readers find their next great read.

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