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Plot Recon: Where Thrillers Get Tactical

Plot Recon: Where Thrillers Get Tactical

By: Evan Graver
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Go beyond the blurbs and dive into the battlefield of thriller writing. Hosted by Evan Graver—author of the Ryan Weller, John Phoenix, and Stuntman series—Plot Recon is the podcast where thrillers get tactical. Each episode features raw, unscripted conversations with top authors, exploring the craft, strategy, and chaos behind action-driven storytelling. From tradecraft to character arcs, publishing tactics to real-world ops, this is not your average writing podcast. It’s mission briefings for storytellers who write like warriors.

New episodes every 2 weeks. No fluff. No filters. Just full-contact fiction.

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Episodes
  • 28. Vivid Dreams with John Galt Robinson
    Mar 9 2026

    In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews John Galt Robinson, a thriller author and emergency medical physician. They discuss Robinson's unexpected journey into writing, the evolution of his craft, and the balance between his medical career and writing. Robinson shares insights on character development, the subtle integration of faith in his stories, and the impact he hopes his work will have on readers. The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling and the joy of creating compelling characters. Note: none of John's work is available, and he may or may not have more books coming.

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    25 mins
  • Pivotal Moments with Matt Scott
    Mar 9 2026

    In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews Matt Scott, author of the Surviving the Lions Den trilogy. They discuss Matt's journey into writing thrillers, the challenges of the publishing process, and the importance of marketing for authors. Matt shares insights on his writing process, his fascination with geopolitical issues, particularly in Iran, and the balance between traditional and self-publishing. The conversation emphasizes the goal of engaging readers and creating compelling narratives that resonate with current events.

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    25 mins
  • Apocalyptic and survival with MJ Witt
    Mar 9 2026

    In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver interviews MJ Witt, an author of apocalyptic and survival thrillers. MJ shares his journey from various jobs, including training dolphins for the US Navy, to becoming a successful author. He discusses the unique inspiration behind his writing, his creative process as a pantser, and the importance of character development. The conversation also touches on his experiences with Raven Thorn Publishing and the emotional impact he aims to achieve through his storytelling.

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    30 mins
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