On today’s 195th & Final episode of Season Six of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times Bestselling Author TJ Newman about her latest book, Worst Case Scenario.

They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the research process, and the challenges of writing a plot-heavy thriller.

Ms. Newman shares her gratitude for the success of her previous books and the joy of connecting with readers. The conversation also touches on the importance of creating emotional connections with characters and the impact of storytelling on readers.

TJ discusses the importance of keeping readers engaged and immersed in the story, comparing books to movies and highlighting the active participation of readers in books. She also talks about the challenges of getting attention in a world filled with distractions and the importance of writing the best story possible.

TJ shares her experience of adapting her book into a screenplay and the art of compression in screenwriting. She emphasizes the need for authenticity and pursuing what interests you in writing and life.

TJ also reflects on her journey as an author and the support she has received from her family and alma mater.

To learn more visit: TJNewmanAuthor.com and Pre-Order Your Copy of Worst Case Scenario Today!

• (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
• (04:06) - The Success of Falling and Drowning
• (05:37) - The Inspiration for Worst Case Scenario
• (07:31) - Researching the Vulnerabilities of Nuclear Facilities
• (09:54) - The Process of Writing and Outlining
• (14:47) - Creating Emotional Connections with Characters
• (16:44) - The Enormity of the Situation in Worst Case Scenario
• (18:41) - Ethical Dilemmas and Gray Areas in Thrillers
• (21:03) - Gratitude for Success and Connecting with Readers
• (26:00) - The Power of Thrillers to Evoke Emotions
• (30:37) - The Writing Process and Character Development
• (33:04) - The Importance of Reader Experience
• (37:48) - Creating an Enjoyable Reading Experience
• (39:07) - Books vs Movies: Active Participation vs Passive Watching
• (45:38) - Making the New York Times Best Seller List as a Debut Author
• (47:25) - Cutting Through the Noise: Grabbing Readers' Attention
• (52:03) - Adapting Books into Screenplays: Compression and Economy of Words
• (59:44) - Authenticity in Writing and Life
• (01:05:37) - The Importance of Support on the Writing Journey

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On today’s 194th episode and FINAL SHOW of SEASON SIX, we welcome Henry Wise, author of the debut thriller Holy City, as he joins David Temple on The Thriller Zone.

David and Henry discuss Henry's Southern roots and how they influenced his writing, his experience at both Virginia Military Institute and Ole Miss. MORE importantly they discuss the process of getting his book published.

Best of all, we explore the themes and characters in Holy City, highlighting the complexity of the South and the importance of writing about what is most important to you.

The conversation ends with Henry sharing his best writing advice.

It’s the perfect way to wrap Season 6 and gives The Thriller Zone a bit of a Summer Vacation break as we prepare to launch Season Seven very soon!

Learn more about Henry at HenryWise.com

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Southern Roots

02:20 From VMI to Ole Miss

04:10 Choosing Holy City as the Debut Novel

07:20 Exploring the Complexity of the South

12:00 Writing About What Matters Most

15:14 Capturing a Sense of Home and Atmosphere

TOPICS:
The importance of writing about what is most important to you

The complexity of the South and the need to portray authentic characters

The persistence and determination required in the publishing process

The value of receiving validation and support from other writers

The significance of capturing a sense of home and atmosphere in writing

Yes, I write books and record audiobooks; learn more at TheDavidTemple.com. If you’d like to sell more books, reach out to me today!

On today’s 193rd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Bruce Borges about his latest book, Shades of Mercy.

They discuss the process of writing and the fear of not being able to recreate the success of previous books. They also touch on topics such as imposter syndrome and the importance of giving oneself permission to acknowledge their own talent.

The conversation then shifts to the experience of attending writer conferences and the value of connecting with other authors. Borges shares his secret sauce for creating genuine characters and discusses the challenges faced by the protagonist in his book, including a physical malady and the opioid epidemic.

The conversation concludes with Borges offering advice to writers, emphasizing the importance of believing in oneself and developing a writing habit.

As part of a new feature on The TZ, called Overtime, David shares his personal story about surviving prostate cancer, something that Bruce fears he may be facing. Temple goes on to share how he intends to release a non-fiction book about his cancer journey in the near future.

To learn more visit: BruceBorgos.com

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