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On today’s 202nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes Andrew Child, who discusses his writing process, the appeal of the Jack Reacher character, and the collaborative effort with his brother, Lee Child.
They delve into the simplicity of Reacher's adventures, the importance of reader engagement, and the significance of cover design in storytelling. Andrew also shares insights into his personal projects and the challenges of balancing them with the Reacher series.
In this engaging conversation, Andrew discusses his Janitor series, exploring themes of justice and moral dilemmas in fiction. He shares insights into the collaborative writing process with his brother Lee, the evolving landscape of publishing, and offers valuable writing advice for aspiring authors.
The discussion highlights the importance of character development, the balance between traditional and self-publishing, and the role of social media in an author's career.
00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
02:47 The Writing Process and Coffee Consumption
06:03 Distractions and Writing Environment
09:13 The Simplicity of Reacher's Character
11:55 Cover Design and Character Focus
15:04 The Appeal of Jack Reacher
17:58 The Knight Errant Archetype
20:46 Reader Engagement and Storytelling
24:01 Andrew Child's Personal Projects and Future Work
30:16 The Janitor's Quest for Justice
33:09 Moral Dilemmas in Fiction
36:28 Collaborative Writing Process
49:20 The Evolving Landscape of Publishing
56:38 Writing Advice for Aspiring Authors
Keywords: Andrew Child, Lee Child, Jack Reacher, writing process, storytelling, character development, thriller novels, podcast, author interview, book cover design, Janitor series, justice, moral dilemmas, collaborative writing, publishing, writing advice, thriller genre, character development, self-publishing, social media