Code-Breaking Thriller and Writing Tips

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In this episode 313, joined by guest host Mark West, we share NYT bestselling author Charlie Lovett’s rollicking new novel The Enigma Affair, a fast-paced thriller that hearkens back to code-breaking secrets in WWII. We also talk about rethinking your assumptions in writing, and we share new writing tips, and more.

Today’s Featured Authors:

Charlie Lovett Time Stamp: 21:46

In the suspenseful novel The Enigma Affair, a hitman and a small-town librarian solve a mystery while escaping everything from trained killers to explosions to imprisonment.

 Cara Bertoia Time Stamp: 53:26

Cara Bertoia shares her blog post “When You Think You Know Everything, Think Again” about research, getting feedback, and rewriting to hone your work. 

Community Updates:

         Listen to the beginning of our episode for updates on the Charlotte writing community, including events from the Charlotte Writers Club, Charlotte Lit, and more. 

Host Updates:

         Sarah: I’m about to head to NYC for a quick trip. I’ll be visiting a number of friends in the area, including my writers’ group in Brooklyn!

         Landis: In addition to speaking at the Charlotte Writers Club on marketing on November 15th, I have a few book events in early November, one at The Pines Retirement Community in Davidson on November 4th and a local book club on November 8th. Reach out if your book club or other organization would like to have me speak on the Meck Dec or Deadly Declarations.

         Guest Host Mark West will be at Verse and Vino on November 10th. This annual fundraiser for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation features big-name authors, a dinner, and more.

Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 14:57

         Sarah recommends:

         Into the Raging Sea by Rachel Slade

         Landis recommends:

         the Mitch Rapp books by Vince Flynn

         the Dirk Pitt books by Clive Cussler

Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:

Outside the Wire by Gary Edgington

Alyssa Pressler, That’s Novel Books, recommends:

The Call of the Wild by Jack London

Writing Tips: Time Stamp: 53:26

         From Cara Bertoia’s blog post “When You Think You Know Everything, Think Again” we get these tips:

  • Even if you have personal knowledge of a subject, you’ll probably have to do additional research to write about it!
  • Get feedback from people with a variety of experiences and perspectives.
  • You may be blind to things like typos in your own work. Double and triple checking, and using an editor, are essential.

Takeaways:

         We loved having Mark West ride along with us for the past few episodes, sharing his insights and his work. We look forward to having guest host Misha Lazzara with us next time!

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