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EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 1H 8M

06. Crafting Suspenseful Narratives with Hannah Mary McKinnon

from Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer · host Sabrina Thatcher

This week, Sabrina Thatcher interviews author Hannah Mary McKinnon about her transition from writing romantic comedies to thrillers, driven by personal experiences and a desire to explore darker themes. Hannah shares insights into her writing process, including character development, the importance of tension, and the role of editors. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding characters' motivations and the evolution of a writer's craft over time. https://hannahmarymckinnon.com/Want to chat? IG: https://instagram.com/sabrinathatcherauthorYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sabrinathatcherauthorcrimeandquill@gmail.comsabrinathatcherauthor.com

This week, Sabrina Thatcher interviews author Hannah Mary McKinnon about her transition from writing romantic comedies to thrillers, driven by personal experiences and a desire to explore darker themes. Hannah shares insights into her writing process, including character development, the importance of tension, and the role of editors. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding characters' motivations and the evolution of a writer's craft over time. https://hannahmarymckinnon.com/Want to chat? IG: https://instagram.com/sabrinathatcherauthorYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sabrinathatcherauthorcrimeandquill@gmail.comsabrinathatcherauthor.com

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