Kobo Writing Life Podcast

#393 – Crafting a Bestselling Thriller Series with Angela Marsons

In this episode of the Kobo Writing Life podcast, bestselling author Angela Marsons shares her 25‑year journey from relentless rejections to selling over 6 million copies of her D.I. Kim Stone thriller series. She reveals how she finally broke through by writing a crime novel she loved, hand‑drafting the first draft of Silent Scream, and partnering with the digital‑focused publisher Bookshower, which gave her the break she needed. Marsons discusses the discipline of producing two books a year, the importance of writing what excites you, and how she keeps a 23‑book series fresh by choosing subjects she’s passionate about and treating her characters as real people. She also previews her latest release, Wicked Women, which explores curses and witchcraft, illustrating her blend of meticulous research and emotional storytelling.