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A Master Class with David Morrell: The Art of the Thriller

The Jack Carr Channel

CHAPTER

Inspiration and Intrigue: The Art of Writing Spy Novels

This chapter explores the speaker's formative experiences in writing, emphasizing their fascination with espionage and spy novels. It contrasts American and British traditions in this genre while highlighting the impact of personal stories, particularly the speaker's childhood in an orphanage, on their creative process. Additionally, it delves into themes of family dynamics, loss, and the emotional resonance found in storytelling, particularly in their works related to father-son relationships and the complexities of spy culture.

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