The Neil Haley Show (06-16-25): Lincoln Child, Patricia Elliot, and Melissa Roxburgh

The Neil Haley Show (06-16-25): Lincoln Child, Patricia Elliot, and Melissa RoxburghSegment 1: Lincoln Child on "Badlands" and Writing SuccessNeil Haley and Greg Hanna welcomed bestselling author Lincoln Child, who shared insights into his prolific writing career and his collaboration with Douglas Preston. Lincoln revealed how their dynamic partnership evolved, especially highlighting their latest novel, Badlands, praising its detailed and vivid depiction of New Mexico’s landscape. He discussed audience engagement, the writing process behind iconic characters like FBI Agent Pendergast, and reflected on key milestones, particularly their breakout novel, Cabinet of Curiosities.Segment 2: Lincoln Child Discusses the Impact of AI on AuthorsLincoln addressed Greg Hanna’s expertise in cybersecurity by exploring the growing influence of AI on writing and publishing. He expressed concerns over AI’s potential to infringe on author rights and the critical importance of maintaining creative authenticity. Lincoln emphasized that, despite AI's research advantages, true storytelling requires human creativity, unique experiences, and emotional resonance.Segment 3: Lincoln Child Shares Fun Historical Research InsightsLincoln shared fascinating historical trivia discovered during his research, such as a peculiar suicide method involving match heads in the 1920s, illustrating how unique historical details enrich his novels. His entertaining anecdotes demonstrated the meticulous and immersive research that characterizes his storytelling, further enhancing reader engagement.Segment 4: Patricia Elliot on "The Weight of Emptiness" and Coping with GriefScottish author and resilience expert Patricia Elliot joined Neil to discuss her profoundly personal book, The Weight of Emptiness, inspired by the loss of her son to suicide. She emphasized the complexities of grief, sharing deeply moving stories alongside uplifting humor and valuable coping strategies, including her signature ABC method (Affirmations, Breathing, Creative Imagination). Patricia offered encouragement for anyone navigating loss, highlighting the continuous nature of grief and the importance of resilience, hope, and emotional authenticity.Segment 5: Melissa Roxburgh Discusses New Thriller Series "The Hunting Party"Neil closed the episode with actress Melissa Roxburgh, known for her role in Manifest, now starring in the thriller The Hunting Party. Melissa detailed her character Rebecca Henderson, an ex-FBI profiler who returns to action tracking escaped serial killers. She shared insights into the show’s appeal, her personal fascination with true crime and profiling, and teased intriguing plot twists that will captivate audiences. Melissa described working with a talented ensemble cast, providing an inside look at her compelling new project.