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.
New episodes every week. No fluff. No filters. Just full-contact fiction.
Plot Recon: Where Thrillers Get Tactical
Wayne Stinnett: Marine to Bestseller
In this engaging conversation, Wayne Stinnett, a USA Today bestselling author, shares his journey from a Marine to a prolific writer of the Jesse McDermott Caribbean Adventure Series. He discusses overcoming writer burnout, the importance of hiring help, and strategies for going wide with his books. Stinnett emphasizes the significance of building an organic newsletter and creating immersive settings in storytelling. He also touches on the realism of action scenes and the enduring strength of characters as they age. The discussion concludes with insights on the importance of persistence and focus in achieving success as an author.
