Mary Higgins Clark on Storytelling, Success, and a Life in Suspense

Presented by: Carol Higgins Clark | Mary Higgins Clark

Categories: Career | Novel | Skits | Suspense

Carol Higgins Clark interviews her mother, the legendary Mary Higgins Clark, about her remarkable journey to becoming the Queen of Suspense. Together they reflect on storytelling, perseverance, and the lasting power of stories that connect across generations.

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