
Plot Recon: Where Thrillers Get Tactical
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.
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Plot Recon: Where Thrillers Get Tactical
Crafting Caribbean Adventures: Insights from Nick Sullivan
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews Nick Sullivan, an author known for his dive thrillers set in the Caribbean. They discuss Nick's journey from audiobook narration to writing his own thrillers, the challenges of capturing the atmosphere of dive sites, and the balance between plotting and pantsing in writing. Nick shares insights on character development, the importance of research, and the collaborative efforts of the Tropical Authors community. The conversation also touches on the realities of writing, editing, and the influence of real-world experiences on storytelling.