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<p>Bestselling thriller author Samantha Downing joins Kail Lowry to talk plot twists, messy marriages, and creating characters you love to hate. Known for <em>My Lovely Wife</em>, <em>He Started It</em>, <em>A Twisted Love Story</em>, and her upcoming 2025 release <em>Too Old for This</em>, Downing reveals how she went from hobby writer to landing a Penguin Random House deal after 12 unpublished books. They discuss early-chapter bombshells, naming unforgettable characters, and the fine art of misdirection to keep even the savviest readers guessing.</p><p>If you love twist-heavy thrillers that pull you out of a reading slump, this episode is a must-listen.</p><p>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/47fwqQz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Too Old For This</a></p><p>For full video episodes head to<a href="http://patreon.com/kaillowry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> patreon.com/kaillowry</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!</p><p>...