Broker of Lies, a Thriller, and Three Words to Live By
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In this episode 341, we feature critically acclaimed, bestselling storyteller Steven James and his novel Broker of Lies, a government intelligence thriller that explores the complexities of keeping secrets, finding truth, and pursuing justice. Joe Congel shares how he harnesses the power of never giving up. And we have new book recommendations for you!
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Steven James Time Stamp: 4:24
Award-winning author and speaker Steven James has published 18 novels. Broker of Lies tells the story of Travis Brock, a high-level Pentagon redactor with an eidetic memory, who finds a clue to solving the tragic arson that took his wife from him. He risks everything to find the truth—and chances losing himself in the process.
Joe Congel Time Stamp: 46:33
From Joe Congel’s blog post “Three Words I Live By,” we take the following points:
- Remind yourself to never give up as a writer, even if you have to post a note on your computer!
- Writers have to find their motivation within.
- Hold onto your ideas, even if you don’t have immediate plans for them. You never know when they’ll mature into something
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 37:22
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip about The So-Called Rules of Writing, Part 3.
Community Updates:
Listen to our episode for updates on the Charlotte writing community, including events from the Charlotte Writers Club, Charlotte Lit, and more.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 57:10
Hannah recommends:
Girl A by Abigail Dean
Sarah recommends:
The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton
Landis recommends:
Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates by Jonah Winter
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:
The Three Mothers by Anna Malaika Tubbs
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