Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Turning Military and Tech Backgrounds into Gripping Crime Fiction with Nick Stevens
Episode 243 / We are thrilled (pun intended!) to chat with contemporary crime and conspiracy thriller author Nick Stevens.
We talk about anti-heroes, setups and payoffs, Tremors, and why sometimes you just have to publish the book.
10:58 Why emotional connection is better than perfect structure in storytelling
14:00 Using multiple formats to diversify
17:18 Marketing mistake: starting too early
23:00 Getting ratings and reviews
29:26 Finding community for writers of mystery/thrillers
34:09 Setups and payoffs in thrillers
37:20 Incorporating real-life details into fiction and authenticity that grounds stories
46:12 Nick Stevens books and social media
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