Ep 895: Why Did Crime 101 Trigger a $100 Million Bidding War — and What Did Hollywood See First? with Don Winslow
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Ep 895: Why Did Crime 101 Trigger a $100 Million Bidding War — and What Did Hollywood See First? with Don Winslow
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About this listen
In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda is joined by Don Winslow, seven-time consecutive New York Times bestselling author whose crime novels explore power, corruption, loyalty, and consequence. Don discusses how crime fiction reflects reality, why Hollywood keeps betting big on his stories, and what happens when fiction gets uncomfortably close to the truth.
Episode Highlights-
How Crime 101 sparked a nine-figure Hollywood bidding war
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Why crime fiction often reveals truths the news avoids
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The real-life systems that inspire Don Winslow's stories
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Power, corruption, and who ultimately pays the price
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Why crime novels have become a cultural warning system
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Crime fiction reflects real power dynamics
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Fiction can reveal uncomfortable truths
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Systems matter more than villains
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Stories can function as warnings
Official Website:
https://donwinslow.net
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/donwinslow/
Books (Amazon Author Page):
https://www.amazon.com/Don-Winslow/e/B000AQ6VQI
The Final Score (New Novel):
https://donwinslow.net/books/the-final-score/
Crime 101 (Film – IMDb):
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18224088/