The New Reacher IN TOO DEEP with author Andrew Child

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. Learn more at: AndrewGrantBooks.com and JackReacher.com Chapters: 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 The Thriller Zone promises to wrap 2024 in a BIG way...Stay Tuned! Questions? Just write us at "thethrillerzone@gmail.com"