Writing Podcast Episode 741: Crime-thriller author A. A. Dhand dispenses his latest novel, 'The Kingpin'

Real-life pharmacist and acclaimed British author Amit Dhand says the only difference between medicine and poison is the dose – a fantastic backdrop for his most recent books, of which The Kingpin is his latest. In this episode, Amit (writing as A.A. Dhand) explores the world of crime/thriller, his singular approach to writing and his own slate as a storyteller.

00:00 Welcome11:45 Writing tip: Finding adverbs14:47 Writers in the wild: Annika16:20 WIN: The Centre by Hannah Tunicliffe17:48 Word of the week: “Dudgeon”18:38 Interview with A.A. Dhand19:21 What The Kingpin is about20:40 Setting and pharmacy authenticity26:19 Write what you emotionally know28:00 Why crime stories?29:22 Research and realism35:15 Pharmacy as a thriller world40:37 Writing routine and process46:18 What’s next?49:08 Writing tip50:35 Final thoughts

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