Real Spies, Real Lives

P. A. Duncan
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Where we talk about writing, spies, and writing about spies.

  1. 03/06/2025

    The Big Four, Plots That Is - Part 1

    We've talked about the archetypes in spy novels, now let's talk about The Big Four -- the plots for spy novels. First up, The Mission. Book 2 in my mystery series, The Ewington Mysteries, is ready to preorder (the eBook). You can preorder Mournful Influence of the Unperceived Shadow for only 99¢ at amazon.com/dp/B0DYJYWXYN.

    23 min

  2. 02/20/2025

    Protecting Covert Operatives

    Why it's important not to reveal the identity of covert operatives, the laws ensuring protection, and more. The Cold War novel LOVE DEATH is still on sale for 99¢ through the end of this month. You can find it at amazon.com/dp/B08QDLXBCS. Coming in March, a new mystery in the Ewington Mysteries Series.

    26 min

  3. 02/06/2025

    Plot vs Character

    A writing talk about plot vs character and which drives a story. The 2021 standalone espionage novel LOVE DEATH is the featured sale book for February 2025. The eBook version of the novel is only 99¢. You can find it at amazon.com/dp/B08QDLXBCS

    24 min

  4. 01/16/2025

    Back to Spy-Writing Basics - Archetypes

    Learn all about the archetypes that should appear in spy fiction, courtesy of author Graeme Shimmin. P. A. Duncan's new novella, Every Day is a Test, is FREE to download through 1/19/25. amazon.com/dp/B0DRPNH4VS Unexpected Paths Publishing announces its first publication by an author other than P. A. Duncan: Secondhand Hugs, a chapbook of poetry by Mel Jones. amazon.com/dp/DRTGZKL7

    27 min

  5. 01/02/2025

    Annus Horribilis

    Apologies for no music. Technical difficulties or operator error, take your pick. In this first episode of 2025, we learn that the podcast will now be twice a month, not weekly as it was previously. And a new novella by P. A. Duncan debuted on 1/1/25, and you can find it as an eBook or Paperback here: amazon.com/dp/B0DRPNH4VS Look for a new episode in two weeks.

    21 min

  6. 11/07/2024

    The Real Spies, Real Lives Podcast is on Indefinite Hiatus

    Play the recording. It explains it all.

    2 min

  7. 10/31/2024

    No 10/31/24 Podcast

    Apologies for no podcast today. My flu shot kicked my butt. I'll be back next week, but in the meantime, keep an eye out . . . for spies!

    1 min

  8. 10/24/2024

    What Could Possibly Go Wrong with a Writer's Browser History?

    You've seen the memes: "Don't mind my browser history; I'm a writer." But is there anything to worry about? Maybe. Maybe not. We're in the final few days of the October promo: the 3 novels and the reader magnet for SELF-INFLICTED WOUNDS will be 99¢ each through 10/31/24. Find them at amazon.com/dp/B08L3886FP.

    32 min
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Where we talk about writing, spies, and writing about spies.

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  • Creator
    P. A. Duncan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © P. A. Duncan
  • Show Website
    Real Spies, Real Lives