David Ignatius, New York Times Bestselling Author and Washington Post Columnist

On today's 184th episode of The Thriller Zone, a BONUS episode at that, we're pleased to welcome Washington Post Contributor and New York Times Bestselling Author David Ignatius. On this podcast, David talks with us about his latest thriller, Phantom Orbit, and shares the inspiration and research behind his latest thriller, as well as the real-world events that influenced the plot. Our hefty conversation delves into the complexities of satellite warfare, the role of technology in espionage, and the geopolitical landscape of Russia and Ukraine. Best of all perhaps is when David shares insights into his writing process and offers advice for aspiring authors. Learn more at DavidIgnatius.com. WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to our channel at YouTube.com/thethrillerzone SIGN UP & JOIN us on our website at TheThrillerZone.com  FOLLOW us on X.com/thethrillerzone, Instagram.come/thethrillerzone & Facebook.com/thethrillerzone  LISTEN on ALL the popular Podcast Channels like:  ApplePodcasts @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriller-zone/id1577303372 Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4f5vHVcT6DvXpZJ8nopIAU?si=6823127df7044420 iHeartRadio @ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-the-thriller-zone-107694289 #DavidIgnatius, #PhantomOrbit, #thriller, #espionage, #satellitewarfare, #technology, #Russia, #Ukraine, #CIA, #writingadvice, #authorinterview #podcast #thethrillerzone @davetemple @davidtempleauthor #DavidTemple  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Author Introduction 02:55 Crafting Realistic Thrillers 05:08 The Geopolitical Landscape of Espionage and Satellite Warfare 16:00 The Plot of Phantom Orbit and Real-World Influence 25:11 Writing Advice and Conclusion The Story Factory is an entertainment company representing some of the best authors in the business.