Dean Koontz

Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with legendary author Dean Koontz about the pitfalls of publishing, pets, balancing writing as a passion and profession, the best and worst adaptions of his work, and more! Dean Koontz bio: " Dean Ray Koontz (born July 9, 1945) is an American author. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Many of his books have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list, with fourteen hardcovers and sixteen paperbacks reaching the number-one position. Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his career, including "David Axton", "Deanna Dwyer", "K.R. Dwyer", "Leigh Nichols" and "Brian Coffey". He has published over 105 novels and a number of novellas and collections of short stories, and has sold over 450 million copies of his work." Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook . Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter . Monsters, Madness and Magic on YouTube .

Dean Koontz has written more than 100 novels and sold over 500 million copies worldwide. And just like us, this international bestselling author absolutely loves dogs. In this special episode, Dean shares his story of a life transformed by the love of a good dog. An admitted workaholic, Dean says he only learned to live in the moment after he adopted Trixie, his golden retriever. Not only did she enforce reasonable working hours, but she taught the writing legend to open his eyes to the wonder of the world around them. Join us for a conversation about loving and respecting dogs, and the pivotal role that they play in our lives. Episode Links Canine Companions for Independence: https://canine.org/ “The Big Dark Sky” by Dean Koontz: https://www.deankoontz.com/my-new-novel-available-for-pre-order-2/ About Dean Koontz International bestselling author Dean Koontz has written more than 105 novels, a number of novellas and short stories, and has sold over 500 million copies to date. Fourteen of his novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list, making him one of only a dozen writers ever to have achieved that milestone. After graduating from Shippensburg State College Dean Koontz wrote nights and weekends around other jobs to launch his career as an author. With the support of his wife Gerda, Dean eventually made his mark and she eventually quit her job to run the business end of her husband’s writing career. The couple live in Southern California with their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirit of their goldens now passed, Trixie and Anna. https://www.deankoontz.com/ About The Long Leash Dogs know that the most delicious and nourishing treats are often found on the ground. In The Long Leash , we rescue tasty scraps from the editing room floor in an unscripted interview show. Go behind the scenes of a fledgling podcast network dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for dogs and the people who love them. If you have enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE so you’ll never miss out! Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows. Follow us in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, legendary author Dean Koontz shares his secrets to success; from sticking to a rigorous daily writing routine to writing across genres, he shares his tried and tested tips and techniques for becoming a better author. One of the most well known authors in the world, Dean has been writing for over fifty years and has sold over 500 million copies worldwide. To order his latest novel, Quicksilver , follow the link below. From Amazon.com: Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirits of their goldens, Trixie and Anna. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned CARRIE on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author. Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why Dean writes page by page How to tell when a publisher’s input is correct How to write across genres What young writers are doing wrong One of Dean’s favorite craft tips Links: J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/ J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/ Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/ NLA End of Year Stats: https://nelsonagency.com/2022/01/2021-nla-end-of-year-stats/ Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/ Dean Koontz - https://www.deankoontz.com/ Quicksilver - https://mybook.to/QuicksilverBook Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/ *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I’m honored to have Dean Koontz back on the podcast (you can catch my first interview with Dean Koontz here). 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... The post MTTA 93: Dean Koontz Interview appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author .