When Donnie Stevens Talks to His Characters (Episode 176)

The Romantic Side of Suspense

Sep 15 2026 | 00:23:36

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“A lot of times, I’ll wake up in the middle of the night and can’t go back to sleep, … I’ll start thinking about my story. … Sometimes, my wife will [notice] me staring off into space and ask me what’s on my mind,” Donnie said. “I tell her I’m having a conversation with my characters, [which she thinks is so weird].”

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