Fellow thriller author, James M. Jackson, recently interviewed Micheal J. McLaughlin for the Author’s Choice blog. They discussed No Harm Intended, two truths, one lie, and a wide variety of writing topics, everything from character names to creativity-enhancing snacks. Here’s a brief excerpt:

Q: If your main character in this novel showed up at your door right now, what would be the first thing they’d say to you (and would it be a complaint)?

A. Whit is a wise-ass doctor, kind of like someone I...