The Thriller Zone David Temple

On today’s 194th episode and FINAL SHOW of SEASON SIX, we welcome Henry Wise, author of the debut thriller Holy City, as he joins David Temple on The Thriller Zone. 

David and Henry discuss Henry's Southern roots and how they influenced his writing, his experience at both Virginia Military Institute and Ole Miss. MORE importantly they discuss the process of getting his book published.
Best of all, we explore the themes and characters in Holy City, highlighting the complexity of the South and the importance of writing about what is most important to you. 

The conversation ends with Henry sharing his best writing advice.

It’s the perfect way to wrap Season 6 and gives The Thriller Zone a bit of a Summer Vacation break as we prepare to launch Season Seven very soon!

Learn more about Henry at HenryWise.com
CHAPTERS: 
00:00 Introduction and Southern Roots
02:20 From VMI to Ole Miss
04:10 Choosing Holy City as the Debut Novel
07:20 Exploring the Complexity of the South
12:00 Writing About What Matters Most
15:14 Capturing a Sense of Home and Atmosphere
TOPICS:The importance of writing about what is most important to you
The complexity of the South and the need to portray authentic characters
The persistence and determination required in the publishing process
The value of receiving validation and support from other writers
The significance of capturing a sense of home and atmosphere in writing

Award-winning Green Beret, Steve Stratton, is the author of the Shadow Tier Series and the novella, A Warrior's Path: the Lance Bear Wolf Story. Learn more at stevestrattonusa.com

On today’s 193rd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Bruce Borges about his latest book, Shades of Mercy. 

They discuss the process of writing and the fear of not being able to recreate the success of previous books. They also touch on topics such as imposter syndrome and the importance of giving oneself permission to acknowledge their own talent. 

The conversation then shifts to the experience of attending writer conferences and the value of connecting with other authors. Borges shares his secret sauce for creating genuine characters and discusses the challenges faced by the protagonist in his book, including a physical malady and the opioid epidemic. 

The conversation concludes with Borges offering advice to writers, emphasizing the importance of believing in oneself and developing a writing habit.

As part of a new feature on The TZ, called Overtime, David shares his personal story about surviving prostate cancer, something that Bruce fears he may be facing. Temple goes on to share how he intends to release a non-fiction book about his cancer journey in the near future.

To learn more visit: BruceBorgos.com

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Award-winning Green Beret, Steve Stratton, is the author of the Shadow Tier Series and the novella, A Warrior's Path: the Lance Bear Wolf Story. Learn more at stevestrattonusa.com

On today’s 192nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Brian Freeman about his latest book, Break Every Rule. 

They discuss the importance of engaging readers' emotions, the balance between description and pacing, and the challenges of writing a second book in a series. 

Freeman shares his writing process and emphasizes the significance of pre-orders for authors. Temple praises Freeman's ability to create authentic characters and compelling settings. 

The episode concludes with a discussion about the secret sauce of Freeman's writing and his advice for aspiring writers.
To learn more visit: bfreemanbooks.com
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Award-winning Green Beret, Steve Stratton, is the author of the Shadow Tier Series and the novella, A Warrior's Path: the Lance Bear Wolf Story. Learn more at stevestrattonusa.com

On today's Bonus Episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Steve Stratton to discuss Steve's journey as an author, the success of his audiobook, and the release of his novella.
They also touch on the challenges of the publishing industry and the importance of networking and community in the thriller genre.
The conversation highlights the themes of perseverance, adaptation, and the power of short stories/novellas in the industry.
To learn more and take advantage of Steve's book sale, go to: SteveStrattonUSA.com

Award-winning Green Beret, Steve Stratton, is the author of the Shadow Tier Series and the novella, A Warrior's Path: the Lance Bear Wolf Story. Learn more at stevestrattonusa.com

On today’s 190th episode of The Thriller Zone, David and Tammy Temple discuss their TOP 20 SUMMER READS! 

David shares his formula for selecting the books and highlights a variety of thrillers, including military, political, and southern thrillers. They also mention debut authors and books that are in development for TV series. 

The episode concludes with a discussion about upcoming changes to the podcast for Season 7, they briefly share about David's battle with cancer and upcoming non-fiction book on the topic, and as always enjoy a good many laughs together, as they share their passion for reading great thrillers from exceptional authors.

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Award-winning Green Beret, Steve Stratton, is the author of the Shadow Tier Series and the novella, A Warrior's Path: the Lance Bear Wolf Story. Learn more at stevestrattonusa.com

On today’s 189th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews authors Melinda Lee and Kendra Elliott about their collaborative novel, Echo Road. 

The two guest authors discuss how they came together to write the book, and their process of alternating chapters and maintaining consistent character voices. 

Elliot and Leigh also talk about their experiences with author Lee Goldberg and the importance of social media in the publishing industry. The episode ends with a brief elevator pitch for Echo Road.

To learn more visit:  KendraElliot.com and/or MelindaLeigh.com
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Award-winning Green Beret, Steve Stratton, is the author of the Shadow Tier Series and the novella, A Warrior's Path: the Lance Bear Wolf Story. Learn more at stevestrattonusa.com