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
The Donroe Doctrine Explained
In this episode, Evan Graver discusses the geopolitical landscape surrounding his John Phoenix series, focusing on the tensions between Venezuela and Guyana, the implications of the Donroe Doctrine, and China's growing influence in Latin America. He explores the military dynamics under Maduro's regime, the drug trade's impact on corruption, and potential future scenarios for Venezuela and U.S. involvement. Graver also reflects on how real-world events inform his fiction writing.