In this episode of the Author Talks Podcast, we sit down with crime fiction writer Marc Avery to break down how he built suspense, voice, and character in his new thriller Discipline. From writing villains to navigating the publishing process, Marc shares what it takes to write a killer crime thriller set in the heart of Philadelphia. If you're into suspense fiction, crime thrillers, or looking for the best thriller books to read, this one's for you.

📚 Timestamps
0:58 – Book Tour
2:44 – Character Development
4:23 – Writing Villains
6:39 – Premise of Discipline
7:23 – Setting the Book in Philly
9:23 – Worldbuilding in a Real City
9:45 – Michael Connelly
10:40 – Creating Voice
12:02 – Character Voices Not Blending
13:05 – Setting the Beginning of the Book
15:45 – Jogging Time Jumps as a Writer
16:50 – Films and Books
18:55 – Dream Cast for the Movie
20:04 – Navigating the Publishing Process
21:46 – Marketing as an Author
27:55 – On Community
29:29 – Persevering as an Author
30:33 – Perfect Day as a Writer
31:34 – What He’d Like to See More of in the Book World
33:40 – What He’d Like to See Less of in the Book World
37:01 – What Should Be in a Writer’s Toolkit

📕 Buy Marc Avery’s new crime thriller Discipline:
https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Marc-Avery/dp/1957950722

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Website: https://www.iammarcavery.com
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