Podcasts

Join New York Times bestselling author of VELOCITY, ODD THOMAS, and INTENSITY for his very first podcasts, Episodes 1 through 8, Dean discusses where the ideas come from, his experiences in Hollywood, and his novel, THE HUSBAND. In Episode 9, Dean looks at his career while in Episode 10 he discusses Odd Thomas and his dog, Miss Trixie. . This month Dean adds more podcasts to his new series which began with Episode 13 and his move to California and continued with his experience with the recent California wild fires. Episode 15 brings us to Trixie and the other worldliness of dogs. Next, he'll talk about the writing of DARKEST EVENING OF THE YEAR! Next, he talks about the writing of DARKEST EVENING OF THE YEAR! (Episode 17), The Wisdom of Dogs (Episode 18), the re-release of TWILIGHT EYES (Episode 19), and his latest ventures Beyond Books (Episode 20).

Episode 17: The Darkest Evening of the Year

Find out why creating Dean Koontz's latest book, THE DARKEST EVENING OF THE YEAR, was one of the most pleasurable experiences for him as a writer, and listen in as Dean talks about patterns in our lives and how his new novel fits into the pattern of his life.

Episode 16: The Other Worldliness of Dogs

Dean's fans know about his love for dogs, especially Golden Retrievers. In this podcast, Dean talks about his dog, Trixie, and why he thinks dogs can see things that we humans don't always see.

Episode 15: Car Accidents

In all his life Dean Koontz has only been in two serious traffic accidents. Listen to him recount these incidents and explain the significance of the statement, " I didn't need this."

Episode 14: California Wild Fires

Dean Koontz shares the experience of a wild fire near his home, including what happened when he hosed down the roof and how the neighborhood pulled together.

Episode 13: The Move to California

Dean shares stories about his move from the east coast to west, via Las Vegas and why California became both his home and his little piece of paradise.

Episode 12: The Good Guy

In this episode, Dean talks about his brand new novel, THE GOOD GUY, and utilizing high-concepts for his books.

Episode 11: Vacationing

Great news, Gerda & I don't get seasick! A suspenseful and hilarious tale of Dean's vacation from hell.

Episode 10: Odd Thomas and Miss Trixie

Dean discusses BROTHER ODD; Odd's dog; Trixie Koontz, dog; and the fate of Elvis.

Episode 9: Publishers & My Career

Dean Koontz talks about breaking into publishing, pseudonyms, out-of-business publishers, and coming out on top.

Episode 8: Common Reader Questions

In this episode, Dean answers some of the more common questions he’s received from readers and fans over the years.

Episode 7: More About Hollywood Experiences

Once again, Dean takes you into the inside world of Hollywood filmmaking where you meet the oddest people.

Episode 6: Reviewers and Reviewing

Dean talks about being on both sides of the critical fence and what happens when even a good review is taken poorly.

Episode 5: On Public Speaking

A disastrous public speaking engagement turns into the second scariest experience of Dean’s life.

Episode 4: Where Do the Ideas Come From?

Dean answers one of the most asked questions for any author.

Episode 3: On THE HUSBAND and My Wife

Dean discusses his brand new novel, THE HUSBAND, and how his wife influenced the plot.

Episode 2: On Hollywood, Films, and Actors

A hilarious look into one author’s experiences in the strange world of Hollywood and filmmaking.

Episode 1: On Working with Editors

In this first episode, Dean discusses some of the joys and headaches an author can often encounter when dealing with editors.