CIA Clearance Necessary with Scott Urbach

In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews Scott Urbach, a former CIA officer turned thriller author. Scott shares his journey from joining the CIA in 1984 to transitioning into corporate security and ultimately becoming a novelist. He discusses the challenges of balancing his corporate career with writing, his unique writing process, and the importance of CIA clearance for his work. Scott also reflects on the influences that inspired him to write, the role of community in supporting new authors, and the reception of his debut novel, 'Admit Nothing.' Throughout the conversation, Scott emphasizes the importance of authenticity in storytelling and the challenges of navigating sensitive topics related to the CIA.Send a textSupport the show