Plot Recon: Where Thrillers Get Tactical
Plot Recon: Where Thrillers Get Tactical
Podcast Description
Go beyond the blurbs and dive into the battlefield of thriller writing. Hosted by Evan Graver—author of the Ryan Weller, John Phoenix, and Stuntman series—Plot Recon is the podcast where thrillers get tactical. Each episode features raw, unscripted conversations with top authors, exploring the craft, strategy, and chaos behind action-driven storytelling. From tradecraft to character arcs, publishing tactics to real-world ops, this is not your average writing podcast. It’s mission briefings for storytellers who write like warriors.New episodes every week. No fluff. No filters. Just full-contact fiction.
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The podcast delves into various elements of thriller writing, including character development, emotional storytelling, and self-publishing strategies. For example, episodes feature topics such as the importance of personal experiences in storytelling, marketing tactics for indie authors, and the significance of authenticity and accuracy in character portrayals drawn from guest authors' real-life backgrounds.

Go beyond the blurbs and dive into the battlefield of thriller writing. Hosted by Evan Graver—author of the Ryan Weller, John Phoenix, and Stuntman series—Plot Recon is the podcast where thrillers get tactical. Each episode features raw, unscripted conversations with top authors, exploring the craft, strategy, and chaos behind action-driven storytelling. From tradecraft to character arcs, publishing tactics to real-world ops, this is not your average writing podcast. It’s mission briefings for storytellers who write like warriors.
New episodes every 2 weeks. No fluff. No filters. Just full-contact fiction.
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews John Galt Robinson, a thriller author and emergency medical physician. They discuss Robinson’s unexpected journey into writing, the evolution of his craft, and the balance between his medical career and writing. Robinson shares insights on character development, the subtle integration of faith in his stories, and the impact he hopes his work will have on readers. The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling and the joy of creating compelling characters. Note: none of John’s work is available, and he may or may not have more books coming.

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