Crafting Serial Killers with Melinda Leigh

In this episode, Sabrina Thatcher sits down with bestselling thriller author Melinda Leigh to discuss her latest novel You Can Tell Me, the first in a new series featuring true crime writer Olivia. Leigh shares how the character evolved from a side role into a lead, why she was drawn to exploring trauma and resilience through Olivia’s story, and how her organic, character-driven writing process shapes her twists and plots. She also dives into the realities of writing dark fiction, balancing humor with heavy themes, and the discipline behind producing multiple books a year, while also offering insight into her creative instincts, love of mystery, and what she hopes readers feel when they close one of her thrillers: satisfied, thrilled, and just a little unsettled.