ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
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.
New episodes every 2 weeks. No fluff. No filters. Just full-contact fiction.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 10 days
Average audio length:
44 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
29 episodes
since July 24, 2025
episodic
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In this episode, Moran Tomer, a cybersecurity expert and author of the Brewster Protocol series, shares how his real-world tradecraft influences his fiction. We explore his journey from military and cybersecurity backgrounds to writing compelling thrillers set in Singapore, blending geopolitics, ac…
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In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews John Galt Robinson, a thriller author and emergency medical physician. They discuss Robinson's unexpected journey into writing, the evolution of his craft, and the balance between his medical career and writing. Robinson shares insights on …
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews Matt Scott, author of the Surviving the Lions Den trilogy. They discuss Matt's journey into writing thrillers, the challenges of the publishing process, and the importance of marketing for authors. Matt shares insights on his writing proces…
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews MJ Witt, an author of apocalyptic and survival thrillers. MJ shares his journey from various jobs, including training dolphins for the US Navy, to becoming a successful author. He discusses the unique inspiration behind his writing, his cre…
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews spy thriller author Tom Tate, who shares his journey into writing, the inspiration behind his characters, and the unique predictions he has made in his novels that have come true. Tom discusses his self-publishing journey, marketing strateg…
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews Michael Simon, a science fiction author and family physician. They discuss Simon's journey to publication, the challenges of balancing a medical career with writing, and the intricacies of the publishing process. Simon shares insights on ch…
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews Bruce Dravis, a former corporate lawyer and journalist turned fiction writer. They discuss Dravis' journey into writing, the challenges of the publishing landscape, and the themes explored in his novel Confirmation Bias. The conversation de…
In this episode of Plot Recon, Michael Lalonde discusses his journey from military intelligence officer to author of the Quiet War series, exploring the challenges and opportunities in writing Canadian military fiction. He shares insights into his writing process, the importance of marketing, and t…
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver engages with Kevin Creighton, a seasoned firearms writer and the author of the novel "Salvation." The conversation delves into Kevin's transition from magazine writing to fiction, highlighting his passion for detective fiction and the inspiration behi…
In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews Tom Marshall, author of Close and Destroy. Tom shares his journey from writing fiction as a child to becoming a published author, discussing the complexities of military storytelling, character development, and the challenges of transitioni…
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