Dean Koontz on creating twists and why writing across genres keeps things interesting as an author

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11 ай бұрын

When he was a senior in college, Dean Koontz won an Atlantic Monthly fiction competition and has been writing ever since. His books are published in 38 languages and he has sold over 500 million copies to date. His latest book, After Death, is out now.
We had an amazing chat with Dean about his writing career, hearing how he got started back in 1968 writing sci fi, why he pivoted to suspense thrillers and horror, and how he continues to come up with amazing new ideas for his novels. He also tells us how he comes up with his famous twists, and tells us why he chose to go with publisher Thomas & Mercer for his latest novels.
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@johnnybasement430 13 күн бұрын

Over 23yrs ago, my mother gave me a book titled "Twilight Eyes" by Dean Koontz...At that point I had never heard of Koontz and didnt want to try a new author. However, my mother(who was an avid reader herself) said that maybe Id discover a new favorite author in Koontz and ya know what?? Mom was right!! Twilight eyes was an incredible read and Ive been reading Koontz ever since. And yes, hes my favorite author📖! Ive now read over 60 books by Koontz! Thanks mom😎

@starklingspars8956 6 ай бұрын

Great interview. Haven't read his books in 30 years but will chceck 9ut his sci fi. I had no idea he wrote sci fi

@hendersonsealy6257 4 ай бұрын

Personally I loved his horror novel twilight eyes, that's what hooked me. God that book was fantastic.

@johnnybasement430 13 күн бұрын

Amen!! Over twenty 23yrs ago, my mother gave me a book titled "Twilight Eyes" by Dean Koontz...At that point I had never heard of Koontz and didnt want to try a new author. However, my mother(who was an avid reader herself) said that maybe Id discover a new favorite author in Koontz amd ya know what?? Mom was right!! Twilight eyes was an incredible read and Ive been reading Koontz ever since. And yes, hes my favorite author📖

@GordonMcLachlan 11 ай бұрын

This is perfect timing - I just finished After Death last week!

@mikemars2112 10 ай бұрын

Love Dean Koontz! I've listened to just about every interview out there with him. My process is very similar to his.

@Frenchblue8 11 ай бұрын

Servants of Twilight the first Koontz book I ever read is in my top five all-time favorite books list

@mikemars2112 10 ай бұрын

And I loved the anecdote about the John Wick movies 😂 Hilarious that Gerda is a big action and gore junkie

@rosieradcliffe5578 11 ай бұрын

I always enjoy these chats, and it's particularly educational and challenging to listen to someone like Dean whose work isn't a genre I would normally read. Thanks guys!

@pageonepodcast 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening and so glad you enjoyed it!

@Frenchblue8 11 ай бұрын

That America could have produced both Dean Koontz AND Stephen King makes me beyond proud!

@lottoguy6457 10 ай бұрын

He is a luke warm writer that panders to the masses.

@hendersonsealy6257 4 ай бұрын

Not sure i would refer to all his books as luke warm. That being said, I have read a few of his books that were lame in my opinion so I haven't read a novel by him in years. But overall, I believe most of them are great. I love Odd Thomas for example.