Cross Examination

Ep. 9 - Simon Gervais

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400

The ninth episode of CROSS EXAMINATION, a new podcast and video talk show hosted by international bestselling author Ethan Cross. Today, Ethan welcomes special guest Simon Gervais (simongervaisbooks.com)...

Ethan and Simon discuss meeting each other at ThrillerFest, Simon's background as a former federal agent, his next book release, writing advice, and so much more.

Ep. 8 - Will Shalter

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500

The eighth episode of CROSS EXAMINATION, a new podcast and video talk show hosted by international bestselling author Ethan Cross. Today, Ethan welcomes special co-host Will Shalter…

Ethan and Will discuss Time and Time Period in Writing, The Mandalorian, WandaVision, Wonder Woman 1984, and much more.

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Ep. 7 - Will Shalter

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

The seventh episode of CROSS EXAMINATION, a new podcast and video talk show hosted by international bestselling author Ethan Cross. Today, Ethan welcomes special co-host Will Shalter…

Ethan and Will discuss Ethan’s new short story, Love and Monsters, Scary book recommendations, and the Scientifically Scariest Movies List.

Ep. 6 - Will Shalter

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

The sixth episode of a new podcast and video talk show hosted by international bestselling author Ethan Cross. Today, Ethan welcomes special co-host Will Shalter…

Ethan and Will discuss Books, the Return of Theaters, Unhinged, Tenet, F Paul Wilson, using place in storytelling, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, and much more.

Ep. 5 - Steven James

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

The fifth episode of a new podcast and video talk show hosted by international bestselling author Ethan Cross. Today, Ethan welcomes fellow author and friend, Steven James…

Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base.

His latest novel, SYNAPSE, a near-future thriller, is set to release on October 8, 2019.

Suspense Magazine, who named Steven’s book EVERY WICKED MAN one of their “Best Books of 2018,” says that he “sets the new standard in suspense writing.” Publishers Weekly calls him a “master storyteller at the peak of his game,” and RT Book Reviews promises that “the nail-biting suspense will rivet you.”

Steven deftly weaves intense stories of psychological suspense with deep philosophical insights. As critically-acclaimed novelist Ann Tatlock put it, “Steven James gives us a captivating look at the fine line between good and evil in the human heart.”

Equipped with a unique Master’s Degree in Storytelling, he has taught writing and storytelling on four continents over the past two decades and has spoken more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe.

Steven’s groundbreaking books on the art of fiction writing, STORY TRUMPS STRUCTURE and TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NOVEL, have both won Storytelling World Awards. Widely recognized for his story-crafting expertise, he teaches regularly as a Master Class instructor at ThrillerFest, North America’s premier training event for suspense writers.

In his podcast “The Story Blender,” he interviews leading storytellers in film, print, and web. Listen now to any of the dozens of archived podcasts for free by visiting his website www.thestoryblender.com.

When Steven isn’t writing or speaking, you’ll find him trail running, rock climbing, or drinking dark roast coffee near his home in East Tennessee.

Ep. 4 - Raymond Benson

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400

The fourth episode of a new podcast and video talk show hosted by international bestselling author Ethan Cross. Today, Ethan welcomes fellow author and friend, Raymond Benson to discuss his experience writing James Bond novels and much more.

Ep. 3 - Will Shalter

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400

The third episode of a new podcast and video talk show hosted by international bestselling author Ethan Cross. Today, Ethan welcomes co-host Will Shalter and discusses COVID-19’s impact on entertainment, Tenet, Marvel, Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, Jaws, X-Men, and much more.

Ep. 2 - Barry Lancet (Part 2)

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400

The second episode of a new podcast hosted by international bestselling author Ethan Cross. Today, Ethan welcomes fellow author and friend, Barry Lancet to discuss JJ Abrams, Hollywood, and COVID-19 in Japan.

Ep. 2 - Barry Lancet (Part 1)

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400

Ep. 1 - Anthony Franze

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400

The first episode of a new podcast hosted by international bestselling author Ethan Cross. Today, Ethan welcomes fellow author and friend, Anthony Franze, to discuss their experiences writing thrillers, their trip to Washington, D.C., the benefits of being a member of ITW, and how their families are coping during the pandemic.