In this long-awaited return for Dead Men Talk, Chris achieves another bucket list item by welcoming his all-time literary hero, the legendary Steve Alten.Steve Alten is best known for his science fiction horror bestseller 'Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror' and the subsequent series which inspired the two blockbuster movies, 'The Meg' and 'Meg 2: The Trench', starring Jason Statham.

In this interview, Steve shared his early writing journey, through the highs of writing and securing his first two-book deal with 'Meg', through the challenges faced with his Mayan Prophecy trilogy (which was the inspiration behind Chris' own Wildermoor Apocalypse series) and his experiences and thoughts about the direction Hollywood took his book in for the big screen.Steve also talks about his current works-in-progress, including the Meg series finale 'Meg: Purgatory' and 'The Loch: Heaven Lake.'For more information or to order Steve's book, including the beautifully-crafted 'Meg: Legacy' collection, be sure to check out his website: www.stevealten.comYou can also follow Steve's social media pages:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SteveAltenOfficialInstagram: www.facebnook.com/stevealtenofficialX: www.x.com/meg82159To keep up-to-date with Chris' latest podcast and writing news:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DMTPodNetInstagram: www.instagram/thestorymanukTikTok: www.tiktok.com/thestorymanuk#DeadMenTalk #podcast #interview #author #SteveAlten