🐮 Bell Cow Author Round-up: Thekla Madsen (with hosts Rob Jung & Michael MacBride)

Описание: The weekly Bell Cow Herd Podcast, hosted by authors, Rob Jung and Michael David MacBride, rounds up the best voices from the Bell Cow Cattle-log and the wider publishing world—publishers, authors, editors and more—to shine a light on the people who compose the remarkable Midwestern literary community. With short, punchy chats, exclusive author readings, and deep dives into their background and craft, you’ll get to know, like never before, the people who embellish our lives via the written word.

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Today we’re joined by thriller and mystery author Thekla Madsen, whose novel Bad JuJu and the Eye of Oya blends fast-paced suspense with supernatural undertones. Thekla’s writing crackles with energy—her thrillers are known for smart twists, vivid characters, and a distinctive voice that pulls readers in from the first page.

Thekla has long been part of the Midwest writing community, mentoring new authors, participating in critique groups, and championing bold, risk-taking storytelling. Her work often explores themes of fate, choice, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. She’s also a lively conversationalist—equal parts thoughtful and mischievous—and her creative process is infused with curiosity and a delight in the strange.

You can learn more about Thekla at:   / badjujuincleveland2014  

Her books—including Bad JuJu and the Eye of Oya—can be found wherever books are sold and at Minnesota’s iconic Once Upon a Crime bookstore: https://onceuponacrimebooks.com/

In this episode, Thekla talks about balancing thriller pacing with supernatural elements, writing bold characters, and finding the joy in storytelling’s darker edges.

You can find out more about your hosts: Rob and Michael at their webpages (https://robjungwriter.com/ and https://www.michaelmacbride.com).

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