Just A Dude and Thrills, Chills, and Veterinary Skills with John Bukowski

Summary In this engaging conversation, John A. Bukowski shares his unique journey from being a veterinarian to becoming a novelist. He discusses his love for storytelling, the creative process behind writing thrillers, and the importance of collaboration with editors. John also delves into his novels, including 'Project Suicide' and 'Checkout Time,' and explores the balance between research and creativity in writing. He offers valuable advice for aspiring writers and shares insights into his future projects and awards.   Takeaways John's journey from veterinarian to novelist showcases a unique career path. His love for storytelling was nurtured from a young age by his parents. Writing thrillers allows for creativity and surprises in the plot. Collaboration with editors is crucial for refining a manuscript. 'Project Suicide' explores the dark side of a cure for Alzheimer's. 'Checkout Time' features a thrilling extortion plot involving a bomber. John is branching out into other genres, including horror and women's fiction. Research is important, but it should enhance the story without overwhelming it. Aspiring writers should read widely and write regularly to improve their craft. There is always a pipeline of projects for a dedicated writer.   Chapters 00:00 From Vet to Novelist: A Unique Journey 03:37 The Love of Storytelling: Influences and Inspirations 06:26 The Thrill of Writing: Surprises and Creativity 09:10 The Editing Process: Collaboration with Editors 12:03 Exploring Novels: Project Suicide and Checkout Time 15:01 Branching Out: Writing Beyond Thrillers 17:37 The Writing Process: Balancing Research and Creativity 20:14 Advice for Aspiring Writers: Read and Write 23:00 Rapid Fire Q&A: Fun Insights and Favorites 25:30 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Awards   Keywords veterinarian, novelist, thrillers, storytelling, writing process, editing, Project Suicide, Checkout Time, horror, aspiring writers   Want to be a guest on Just A Dude Podcast? Send Nathan Bollman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/justadudepodcast Our Website: https://justadudepodcast.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/justadudepodcast https://ko-fi.com/justadudepodcast Please remember to follow, review, like, and share! Your support helps us grow!