Episode 39: Crafting Thrilling Narratives

🎙️ From brain science to pulse-pounding thrillers—Christine Daigle knows how the mind works.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell talk with Christine Daigle, a neuropsychologist turned thriller author, about how her background in human behavior helps her craft unforgettable characters and twisty, tension-filled plots.They dive into:Christine’s unique journey from neuropsychology to thriller writing 🧠📚How deep insight into human behavior and motivation fuels her charactersThe craft of writing thrillers: pacing, twists, and emotional stakesThe power of collaboration and creative partnershipsWhat it really takes to transition between genresHow research adds authenticity—and what readers noticeThe evolving world of speculative fiction and where she sees it goingResources, mindset shifts, and community advice for indie authorsAnswer in comments👇 What’s your favorite thriller that got into your head and stayed there?Where to find Christine: https://www.christinedaiglebooks.com/Support 🔊  @myNoiseDotNet   https://mynoise.net/   A great resource for sounds to help you write! 🔔 Subscribe for more! ➡  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthorNextDoor    🎙️For More About The Author Nextdoor ➡ https://theauthornextdoor.com/   🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:    ANGELA HAAS Choose your own adventure  🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/    CASSIE NEWELL Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/   Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/   Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/     ℹ️ Keywords 🔑 thriller, writing, neuropsychology, character development, pacing, collaboration, speculative fiction, crime fiction, world-building, research, indie authors, self-publishing