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
Corporate to Creative with Sharon Ward
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver speaks with Sharon Ward, author of the Flynn Fleming Scuba Diving Mystery Series. Sharon shares her journey from a corporate marketing executive to a successful author, detailing how her real-world experiences as a dive master inform her writing. The conversation delves into character development, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the challenges of navigating the publishing world, including the pros and cons of Kindle Unlimited. Sharon emphasizes the need for a business mindset in writing, discusses her unique writing process, and highlights the significance of community and collaboration among authors. The episode also touches on environmental advocacy through fiction, the impact of creative influences, and the balance between writing and business management.
