J. Luke Bennecke

J. Luke Bennecke, a veteran civil engineer and bestselling thriller author, shares his journey from infrastructure expert to thriller writer. He discusses the origins of his debut novel, Civil Terror: Gridlock, emphasizing real-world infrastructure vulnerabilities. Luke reveals the challenges he faced in publishing, including agent setbacks and self-publishing. He highlights the importance of persistence and community in a writer's career and offers practical advice for new authors, such as writing daily and enjoying the craft. His stories connect thrilling fiction with timely real-life threats.