Crafting a Mystery Thriller as a Father-Son Duo with J.J. Viertel

In this episode of Slaying the Craft, host Sabrina Thatcher interviews the father-son writing duo Jack and Josh Viertel about their debut thriller, The Glass Eel. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the unique narrative techniques they employed, and the importance of incorporating indigenous perspectives. The conversation also delves into their collaborative writing process, the themes they hope to convey to readers, and the challenges of writing a novel compared to theater. The duo shares valuable insights and advice for aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of rewriting and the creative process.