Jo interviews John Bukowski, the veterinarian-turned-thriller-author behind Project Suicide and The Peeper. They dive into how medical training fuels authentic storytelling, why rejection is part of the publishing grind, and how you can launch a writing career at any age. Learn what makes a good beta reader, why professional editing is non-negotiable, and how to dodge shady vanity presses. Packed with writing wisdom and killer plots.
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🔥 KEY MOMENTS:
- 00:32 – Vet life: from stethoscopes to storyboards
- 02:32 – The turning point: why thrillers?
- 05:25 – Unpublished works & persistence
- 07:19 – Balancing research with readable fiction
- 11:49 – Publishing pitfalls & contract lessons
- 23:25 – Character crafting & editing hacks
- 34:26 – Bukowski’s no-fluff advice for new authors
