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
Flying into Fiction with Nathan Van Coops
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews Nathan Van Coops, an author known for his aviation thrillers and time travel adventures. Nathan shares his journey from aviation to writing, discussing the importance of authenticity in storytelling, the benefits of self-publishing, and the strategic choices he made in marketing and character development. He emphasizes the significance of understanding genre and audience, as well as the value of building relationships with readers. The conversation also delves into Nathan's structured approach to writing and the timeline from drafting to publishing.
