Michael Connelly on Harry Bosch and the Real-Life Moment That Made Him a Detective Writer

In this episode, best-selling crime author, Michael Connelly, talks with James Patterson about his background as a Florida police reporter and how it directly shaped his fiction. The authors debate whether or not writing with an outline hinders spontaneity, and share thoughts on navigating Hollywood, and the importance of emotional support between authors. ▶️ Watch more Hungry Dogs episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNQ8uIfN4qtL1RjSgs4BfXxFG5WNs0wR&si=HMzWpnWPuT-A8k3x 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hungry-dogs-with-james-patterson/id1845905844 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3n2kHgP1PRv4XjYeI4XY5u ABOUT THE SHOW James Patterson—the world’s bestselling author—created Hungry Dogs to explore the minds of extraordinary people, from authors and musicians to actors and politicians. The podcast features in-depth video interviews with leading voices from across a wide variety of industries, including books, music, film, television, politics and sports. The title is inspired by Patterson’s maternal grandmother. As Patterson says, “Nan used to always say, 'hungry dogs run faster.' And I’ve been running fast ever since.” New episodes every Wednesday. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesPattersonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW JAMES PATTERSON Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesPatterson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamespattersonbooks/ #hungrydogs #jamespatterson #books #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices