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High Stakes with Tracey Devlyn
by Tracey Devlyn
Welcome to High Stakes with host Tracey Devlyn. In each episode, I chat with bestselling to debut authors across all genres—thrillers, mysteries, suspense, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, YA, book club fiction, and more—about the turning points that change everything. We dig into what’s truly on the line for their characters, the craft choices that sharpen tension, and the twists and emotional punches that keep us hooked.New episodes drop weekly. Show notes and links live at TraceyDevlyn.com/podcast. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode—Enjoy the adventure.
Episodes
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Andrew Child & Lee Child on CHAIN REACTION & Reacher vs. the Digital Age
In Episode 59 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child to discuss their new thriller, CHAIN REACTION—a fast-moving, high-tech showdown that pits Jack Reacher’s decidedly analog problem-solving skills against hired guns, powerful...
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Elise Hart Kipness on PRICE OF SILENCE & Her Favorite Place to Write
In Episode 58 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Elise Hart Kipness to discuss her new thriller, PRICE OF SILENCE—a story of powerful families, hard-won ambition, and a heroine who refuses to let anyone else write her future. “A sharp and wildly entertaining...
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Andre Hardy on TEAR THE CITY DOWN & Depicting Male Vulnerability
In Episode 57 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with debut author Andre Hardy to discuss his crime noir novel, TEAR THE CITY DOWN—a gritty, heart-pounding story of fatherhood, ambition, betrayal, and one man’s desperate attempt to break free from the life he built and protect what matters...
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Jennifer Sadera on MAYBE YOU LIED & Writing Psychological Suspense from a Male Perspective
In Episode 56 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with award-winning author Jennifer Sadera to discuss MAYBE YOU LIED—a psychological suspense about a grieving young man who inherits a mysterious house and discovers that the answers to his family’s past may be far more dangerous than the...
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Manda Collins on GHOST ME, MAYBE & Misconceptions About Librarians
In Episode 55 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Manda Collins to discuss her romantic comedy, GHOST ME, MAYBE—an island mystery packed with mischief, sparks, and enough suspicious shenanigans to keep the pages flying. “If you grew up loving to solve mysteries with Scooby and the...
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Bonnie Traymore on MY HUSBAND IS GOING TO KILL ME & Writing Before Sunrise
In Episode 54 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with Amazon bestselling author Bonnie Traymore to discuss MY HUSBAND IS GOING TO KILL ME—a twisty domestic suspense about fear, manipulation, obsession, and one wife’s terrifying question: Is her husband truly dangerous, or is someone...
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Jessica Brody on HOW TO WRITE A MURDER & Breaking the Fourth Wall
In Episode 53 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with bestselling author Jessica Brody to discuss her debut mystery, HOW TO WRITE A MURDER—a twisty, locked-room whodunit filled with red herrings, secrets, and surprises, with echoes of Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier. Brody is also the...
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K.B. Brodsky on BEYOND HONOR & Creating a Globe-Trotting Thriller
In Episode 52 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with K.B. Brodsky, a wife-and-husband writing team, to discuss their debut political thriller, BEYOND HONOR—a white-knuckled story of duty, betrayal, vengeance, and impossible choices made by those who serve in the shadows. “Beyond Honor…
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Tess Gerritsen on THE SHADOW FRIENDS & the Challenges of Writing Across Genres
In Episode 51 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen to discuss her spy thriller, THE SHADOW FRIENDS—a gripping story of love, loyalty, and just how far one man will go to protect his wife. “I love these spies who come out of retirement when…
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Amy Buchanan on THE BEST I NEVER HAD & Being a Short-Fuse Girl
In Episode 50 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Amy Buchanan to discuss her new romantic comedy, THE BEST I NEVER HAD—a warm, funny, and heartfelt second-chance romance with a beautifully chaotic heroine, a man who truly gets her, and the boisterous, supportive family she never...
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Kathleen Schwab on QUEENSWOOD & It’s Never Too Late to Fulfill Your Dream
In Episode 49 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Kathleen Schwab to discuss her debut novel, QUEENSWOOD—a lush, lyrical historical fantasy debut set in twelfth-century Ireland, where a nobleman’s daughter and the Crown Prince of Faerie must navigate duty, forbidden love, and the...
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Lisa Gardner on YOU’LL BE SORRY & How Mr. Man the Dog Nearly Stole the Story
In Episode 48 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner to discuss her new standalone thriller, YOU’LL BE SORRY—an engrossing, impossible-to-put-down story blending Gardner’s trademark wit and police-procedural precision with a small-town…
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Beau L’Amour on SKYRING WATER & Bringing His Father’s Vision to Life
In Episode 47 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Beau L’Amour to discuss SKYRING WATER, an intense, well-researched Cold War thriller that moves with the globe-spanning urgency of an action-adventure story. “I bow and tip my hat to the amazing talents of Louis L’Amour and Beau...
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Arvind Ethan David on THE GREAT GAME & Classics Take on Different Meanings When Read as an Adult
In Episode 46 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Arvind Ethan David to discuss his new historical novel, THE GREAT GAME—a richly voiced murder mystery blending political tension, literary flair, and a fascinating glimpse of 1905 London through the eyes of an Indian man navigating…
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Julie Carrick Dalton on THE FOREST BECOMES HER & Writing Multigenerational Points of View
In Episode 45 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with award-winning author Julie Carrick Dalton to discuss her new novel, THE FOREST BECOMES HER—a gorgeous magical-realism story celebrating nature, friendship, womanhood, and our deep connections to the land beneath our feet. “Bursts with...
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Georgia Stone on THE ROOMMATE RULE & Beautiful Welsh Country
In Episode 44 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Georgia Stone to discuss her new contemporary romance, THE ROOMMATE RULE—a joyful story about living life to the fullest, leaping into love with both feet, and finding a career that speaks to the soul. “Georgia Stone is one of the...
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Natalie Messier on EVERY VERSION OF YOU & What It Means to Be a Reese’s Book Club LitUp Fellow
In Episode 43 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with Reese’s Book Club LitUp Fellow and debut author Natalie Messier to discuss EVERY VERSION OF YOU, a heartfelt contemporary romance about a woman who gets a second chance at a formative time in her adult life—and another shot at the one who...
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Meredith Lanzen on FORMULA ZERO & Competitive Jigsaw Puzzling
In Episode 42 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with debut author Meredith Lanzen to discuss her new sci-fi sports romance, FORMULA ZERO—a spine-tingling romance with fast spaceships and richly imagined worldbuilding. “An intergalactic delight!” —Simone Soltani, USA Today bestselling author...
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Ryan Pote on THE GHOST CITY & Finding Writing Through Trauma
In Episode 41 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Ryan Pote to discuss his new novel, THE GHOST CITY—a globe-trotting adventure where an ancient city beneath Antarctica, a buried artifact, and a billionaire’s deadly quest for power collide. “An edge of your seat race against...
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Cynthia Pelayo on IT CAME FROM NEVERLAND & Loving Classic Literature
In Episode 40 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with Bram Stoker Award-winning author Cynthia Pelayo to discuss her genre-bending horror novel, IT CAME FROM NEVERLAND—a wonderfully unsettling, sleep-stealing read. “Exquisitely written . . . [An] exploration of the lasting impact of…
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Clare Mackintosh on THE BUTLER & Finding Inspiration on TikTok
In Episode 39 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Clare Mackintosh to discuss her new mystery, THE BUTLER—playful, clever, and full of wicked charm. “Mackintosh shrewdly mixes soapy drama with quality sleuthing to deliver a diverting tale of murder and...
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Lauren Kate on WHITE LIGHTS & Giving the Angel of Death a Makeover
In Episode 38 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate to discuss her new adult angel romantasy, WHITE LIGHTS—where ambition, danger, and wickedly complicated angels make for an irresistible read. “Dark, seductive, and original.” —Jennifer L....
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RaeAnne Thayne on THE RAINY DAY BOOKSHOP & Rejuvenating Walks in the Mountains
In Episode 37 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne to discuss her contemporary romance, THE RAINY DAY BOOKSHOP—a tender, heartfelt celebration of mothers, daughters, second chances, and the healing power of love. “A love letter to…
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Lee Goldberg on MURDER BY DESIGN & Splitting His Time Between Television and Novel Writing
In Episode 36 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg to discuss his newest novel, MURDER BY DESIGN—a clever, wildly entertaining crime-fiction series launch featuring a hilarious Hollywood-style Sherlock-and-Watson duo and a multimillionaire...
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Alexa Martin on BY THE BOOTSTRAPS & Balancing Family and Career
In Episode 35 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Alexa Martin to discuss her cowboy romance, BY THE BOOTSTRAPS—a heartwarming, joyful story about grief, reinvention, and finding love under Texas stars. “Alexa Martin has crafted a cowboy romance keeper!”…
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Matt Harry on ASH LAND & Wearing Many Hats as a Creative
In Episode 34 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Matt Harry to discuss his new dystopian mystery, ASH LAND—a high-tension, darkly funny survival story featuring a seemingly unkillable monster that rivals the Xenomorph of the Alien franchise. “Terrifying and fast-paced, with great...
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A.N. Caudle on WORTHY OF FATE & Her Complicated Relationship with Water
In Episode 33 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author A.N. Caudle to discuss her romantasy, WORTHY OF FATE—an immersive world of killer plants, winged creatures, fated mates, and more. “Darkly delicious, filled with tension, survival, and beautiful destiny!" — Abigail Owen, #1 New…
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Eloisa James on THE LAST LADY B & Peony the Piglet
In Episode 32 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Eloisa James to discuss her new historical romance, THE LAST LADY B—a delicious blend of gothic chills and Regency mischief. “Smart, stylish, sexy.” —Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling...
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Ande Pliego on THE LIBRARY AFTER DARK & Debuting Her Artistic Side
In Episode 31 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Ande Pliego to discuss her new thriller, THE LIBRARY AFTER DARK—a chilling locked-door mystery that blends dark fairytales, a spooky library, and an untrustworthy ensemble cast. “A locked-library bloodbath…
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Gregory Poirier on A THOUSAND CUTS & Writing Morally Complex Characters
In Episode 30 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with debut author Gregory Poirier to discuss debut novel, A THOUSAND CUTS—an espionage thriller crackling with tension, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable morally complex protagonist. Author’s Website: https://GregoryPoirier.com Show…
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Matthew Betley on THE COUNCIL & La Choy Noodles on Hot Dogs
In Episode 29 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with award-winning author Matthew Betley to discuss his new thriller, THE COUNCIL—a thrilling, genre-elevating ride. “‘This one’s got it all—nonstop action, twists and turns, grit, and gun grease for miles.’” —Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times...
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Ellery Adams on INVASIVE SPECIES & Writing a Weird Book
In Episode 28 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams to discuss her debut cozy horror novel, INVASIVE SPECIES—a mix of suburban life and eerie, mythic folklore that will make you squirm. “Dark and delectable. I gobbled this book up and enjoyed...
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Jon Lindstrom on HOLLYWOOD PAYBACK & The World’s Most Unwalkable Dog
In Episode 27 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Jon Lindstrom to discuss his new thriller, HOLLYWOOD PAYBACK—a fresh take on prison life and redemption that exposes Tinseltown’s darker side and proves few writers dive into a character’s underbelly as deftly...
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Julie Ann Walker on BLACK WIDOW & Finding Inspiration in the Mountains
In Episode 26 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Julie Ann Walker to discuss her new romantic suspense, BLACK WIDOW—an action-packed, pulse-pounding story of abduction, betrayal, and a love worth fighting for. “Fast paced, intense and unpredictable.”...
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Alice Henderson on STORM WARNING & the Plight of Sea Turtles
In Episode 25 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Alice Henderson to discuss her environmental thriller, STORM WARNING—a tense, informative, and hopeful Alex Carter adventure featuring baby sea turtles, a massive hurricane, and a unique set of allies. STORM WARNING:...
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Lisa Unger on SERVED HIM RIGHT & Plants That Heal—or Kill
In Episode 24 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger to discuss her new psychological suspense, SERVED HIM RIGHT—a delicious five-course celebration of female empowerment, where a skeevy ex, a secret society, and an unbreakable sister bond create…
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REPLAY - Live Romantic Suspense Roundtable
In Episode 23 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn hosts a Romantic Suspense Roundtable with Adrienne Giordano, Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Rose, and Rebecca Zanetti for a lively, reader-focused conversation about what’s evolving in romantic suspense, what readers are craving right now, and where the genre...
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Jack MacTavish on ROYAL DIAMONDS & His Winding Road to Publication
In Episode 22 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Jack MacTavish to discuss his debut action-adventure novel, ROYAL DIAMONDS—a lively, high-seas adventure with palpable tension, an appealing cast, and a thread of romance that adds heart to the hunt. ROYAL DIAMONDS:...
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Sandra Brown on BLOODLUST & Having Fun on TikTok
In Episode 21 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown to discuss her new thriller, BLOODLUST—a sexy, danger-laced story where grief, justice, and irresistible attraction collide in the bayou. “Two hot people confronting their trauma, making...
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Brooke Fast on TO CAGE A WILD BIRD & The Joy of Living in a Tiny House
In Episode 20 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Brooke Fast to discuss her debut novel, TO CAGE A WILD BIRD, a fresh, exciting, and suspenseful romantasy set inside a brutal prison where the wealthy hunt inmates for sport. TO CAGE A WILD BIRD: https://books2read.com/BFastTCAWB...
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Nick Petrie on THE DARK TIME & Being a Midwestern Writer
In Episode 19 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with national bestselling author Nick Petrie to discuss his latest Peter Ash novel, THE DARK TIME—an action-packed thriller full of heart, set in a rain-soaked Seattle that feels like a living, breathing character. “Petrie excels at propulsive...
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Kate White on I CAME BACK FOR YOU & Living in Beautiful Uruguay
In Episode 18 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Kate White to discuss her new psychological suspense, I CAME BACK FOR YOU—a grief-soaked, quietly explosive mystery where a mother is forced to reopen the worst day of her life after a deathbed confession...
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Danielle Girard on PINKY SWEAR & Exploring Layers of Betrayal
In Episode 17 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Danielle Girard to discuss PINKY SWEAR—a tense, propulsive psychological thriller that hits you right in the heart. “Heartfelt, twisty, and even shocking, Pinky Swear is a triumph.” —Alex Finlay, bestselling...
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Mark Greaney on THE HARD LINE & Keeping a Long Series Fresh
In Episode 16 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney to discuss his newest installment of The Gray Man series, THE HARD LINE—an adrenaline-slick, globe-trotting hunt where Court Gentry discovers he’s not the apex predator this time . . .…
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J.R. Ward on CROWN OF WAR AND SHADOW & The Passionflix Experience
In Episode 15 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward to discuss her debut romantasy, CROWN OF WAR AND SHADOW—a sweeping, slow-burn adventure where a cursed outcast must cross the Badlands, a brooding mercenary offers a dangerous bargain, and a...
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Susan Elizabeth Phillips on AND THE CROWD WENT WILD & Mind / Body Aerobics
In Episode 14 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips to discuss her new sports romance, AND THE CROWD WENT WILD—messy, funny, tender reinvention with crackling banter, second-chance heat, and a big-hearted swoon that hits like a...
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Kaira Rouda on WE WERE NEVER FRIENDS & Being a Hula Hoop Champion
In Episode 13 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda to discuss her new domestic suspense, WE WERE NEVER FRIENDS—a wickedly fun reunion-weekend pressure cooker packed with mean-girl politics, long-buried secrets, and the kind of past that refuses to...
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Mary Kubica on IT’S NOT HER & The Joy of Hoarding Cats
In Episode 12 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica to discuss her new domestic thriller, IT’S NOT HER—chilling atmosphere, a cabin full of suspects, and twists on twists that will blow your mind. “Cancel your plans, you won’t be able to put…
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Elizabeth May on THE WOLF AND THE CROWN OF BLOOD & The Call of Scotland
In Episode 11 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May to discuss her new romantasy, THE WOLF AND THE CROWN OF BLOOD—a dark, tantalizing, and thought-provoking read. Don’t look away. “Deliciously decadent erotic fantasy romance… A dance of...
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Wendy Walker on BLADE & Personal Experience as Inspiration
In Episode 10 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Wendy Walker to discuss her chilling psychological thriller, BLADE. Wendy Walker pulls you behind the glittering curtain of competitive figure skating, then tightens the laces into a tourniquet. With a master storyteller’s control,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to High Stakes with host Tracey Devlyn. In each episode, I chat with bestselling to debut authors across all genres—thrillers, mysteries, suspense, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, YA, book club fiction, and more—about the turning points that change everything. We dig into what’s truly on the line for their characters, the craft choices that sharpen tension, and the twists and emotional punches that keep us hooked.New episodes drop weekly. Show notes and links live at TraceyDevlyn.com/podcast. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode—Enjoy the adventure.
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Welcome to High Stakes with host Tracey Devlyn. In each episode, I chat with bestselling to debut authors across all genres—thrillers, mysteries, suspense, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, YA, book club fiction, and more—about the turning points that change everything. We dig into what’s truly on...
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