The Thrillery Podcast · Founding Guests

Be a Founding Guest on The Thrillery Podcast

Free, invitation-only interviews for mystery, thriller, and suspense authors.

You helped build the Thrillery community. Now we’d love to spotlight your work.

The Thrillery Podcast features conversations with mystery, thriller, and suspense authors about the books, characters, research, twists, and writing lives behind the stories readers love.

As a founding guest, your interview is complimentary. Complete the application below, then choose your recording date after every required item has been submitted.

Start Your Application

Have These Ready

  • A third-person author bio (Word or PDF)
  • A professional headshot (JPG or PNG)
  • A PDF of your latest book, for interview preparation only
  • Your book cover, back-cover description, Amazon link, and backlist details
  • Your completed interview questionnaire
Before you begin

Plan for about 10 minutes.

Every question and upload is required before the recording-calendar link appears.

THE THRILLERY · AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

Founding Guest Invitation

You're invited as one of our first guests, at no cost.

This takes about 10 minutes. Have these ready before you start:

  • Bio (Word or PDF)
  • Headshot (JPG or PNG)
  • Front cover of your latest book
  • PDF of your book
  • Completed interview questionnaire (download it in Step 5 first)
  • Your Amazon link

Every field is required. The booking calendar opens once the form is complete.

STEP 1 OF 7

About You

Type None if you are not on social.

STEP 2 OF 7

Bio & Headshot

Word or PDF. Third person. Include a short version (75–100 words) and a long version.
JPG or PNG, at least 1500 px on the short side.
Type None if no credit is needed.

STEP 3 OF 7

Your Latest Book

Type Standalone if it is not in a series.
JPG or PNG, at least 1600 × 2560 px.
Used only so the host can read and prepare. Never shared or distributed.
Type Amazon only if that is your only retailer.

STEP 4 OF 7

Your Backlist

JPG or PNG, up to 10 files. First book? Upload your current cover here too.
Type First book if you have no backlist yet.
Type Standalone if it does not apply.

STEP 5 OF 7

Interview Prep

Download the interview questionnaire first.

Download the Thrillery Spotlight Interview Questionnaire (Word)

Fill it in, save it as LastName_BookTitle_Questionnaire, and upload it below.

Word file (.docx or .doc). Name it LastName_BookTitle_Questionnaire.
Type None if nothing is off-limits.

STEP 6 OF 7

Promotion

Type None if you do not have one.
Type Regular price if there is no sale.

STEP 7 OF 7

Permissions

Your materials are handled with care.

Your book PDF is used only to prepare for your interview and will not be shared or distributed.

By submitting the form, you confirm you have permission to provide the biography, photo, cover, and book materials.

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