David Baldacci
Best-selling novelist and former lawyer known for thrillers such as Absolute Power and recent works like Calamity of Souls; he discusses his upbringing, writing process, and Hollywood experiences.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 34min
David Baldacci on “Absolute Power” and Making Things Up for a Living
David Baldacci, best-selling novelist and former lawyer, reflects on growing up in segregated Richmond and how library trips sparked his imagination. He recounts years of rejection before Absolute Power changed everything. He explains how law school shaped his storytelling, the realities of Hollywood, and why writers should enjoy getting paid to invent worlds.
Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 2min
STRANGERS IN TIME
David Baldacci, a bestselling author with over 52 novels to his name, discusses his latest work, 'Strangers in Time,' set during WWII. He shares the inspiration behind his characters—a grieving bookseller and two war-scarred teens seeking hope amid chaos. Baldacci reflects on his journey from law to literature, emphasizing resilience and the challenges of writing. He also advocates for the importance of reading in fostering understanding and reveals details about the innovative audio production of his book, highlighting the emotional depth of storytelling.
Nov 30, 2021 • 1h 4min
#122: David Baldacci, novelist
David Baldacci, bestselling novelist and former trial lawyer, reflects on the origin of Absolute Power and its movie path. He discusses balancing series and standalones, juggling multiple books, his hybrid plotting method, the craft of heavy revision, and renegotiating publishing deals to win fairer terms.
