We Asked Author Marc Avery How to Write a Killer Crime Thriller--Here’s What He Said🎙

In this episode of the Author Talks Podcast, we sit down with crime fiction writer Marc Avery to break down how he built suspense, voice, and character in his new thriller Discipline. From writing villains to navigating the publishing process, Marc shares what it takes to write a killer crime thriller set in the heart of Philadelphia. If you're into suspense fiction, crime thrillers, or looking for the best thriller books to read, this one's for you.📚 Timestamps0:58 – Book Tour2:44 – Character Development4:23 – Writing Villains6:39 – Premise of Discipline7:23 – Setting the Book in Philly9:23 – Worldbuilding in a Real City9:45 – Michael Connelly10:40 – Creating Voice12:02 – Character Voices Not Blending13:05 – Setting the Beginning of the Book15:45 – Jogging Time Jumps as a Writer16:50 – Films and Books18:55 – Dream Cast for the Movie20:04 – Navigating the Publishing Process21:46 – Marketing as an Author27:55 – On Community29:29 – Persevering as an Author30:33 – Perfect Day as a Writer31:34 – What He’d Like to See More of in the Book World33:40 – What He’d Like to See Less of in the Book World37:01 – What Should Be in a Writer’s Toolkit📕 Buy Marc Avery’s new crime thriller Discipline:https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Marc-Avery/dp/1957950722Follow Marc AveryWebsite: https://www.iammarcavery.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammarcaveryThreads: https://www.threads.net/@iammarcaveryJoin the conversation on BookumBookum is the social book club and book networking app built for readers, authors, and book content creators. Discover your next favorite book and the people who love talk about it!👉 www.bookumapp.comThis Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!