The Thriller Zone

The New Reacher IN TOO DEEP with author Andrew Child


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On today’s 202nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes Andrew Child, who discusses his writing process, the appeal of the Jack Reacher character, and the collaborative effort with his brother, Lee Child. 


They delve into the simplicity of Reacher's adventures, the importance of reader engagement, and the significance of cover design in storytelling. Andrew also shares insights into his personal projects and the challenges of balancing them with the Reacher series. 


In this engaging conversation, Andrew discusses his Janitor series, exploring themes of justice and moral dilemmas in fiction. He shares insights into the collaborative writing process with his brother Lee, the evolving landscape of publishing, and offers valuable writing advice for aspiring authors. 


The discussion highlights the importance of character development, the balance between traditional and self-publishing, and the role of social media in an author's career.


Learn more at: AndrewGrantBooks.com and JackReacher.com

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

02:47 The Writing Process and Coffee Consumption

06:03 Distractions and Writing Environment

09:13 The Simplicity of Reacher's Character

11:55 Cover Design and Character Focus

15:04 The Appeal of Jack Reacher

17:58 The Knight Errant Archetype

20:46 Reader Engagement and Storytelling

24:01 Andrew Child's Personal Projects and Future Work

30:16 The Janitor's Quest for Justice

33:09 Moral Dilemmas in Fiction

36:28 Collaborative Writing Process

49:20 The Evolving Landscape of Publishing

56:38 Writing Advice for Aspiring Authors


Keywords: Andrew Child, Lee Child, Jack Reacher, writing process, storytelling, character development, thriller novels, podcast, author interview, book cover design, Janitor series, justice, moral dilemmas, collaborative writing, publishing, writing advice, thriller genre, character development, self-publishing, social media


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