In this episode, J Ryan and Keira welcome thriller author Jack Arbor to discuss his action & espionage series The Russian Assassin, the weight of Cold War history, and the challenge of crafting a lovable anti-hero. The conversation also delves into the business side of independent publication and the benefits of cultivating an extensive Beta Reader network.Episode highlights:02:58             Growing up during the Cold War – A brief history07:48             Did you feel the doom? - Anxieties of a new generation10:06              Character is King: Cold War Edition (Technicality ahead!)17:22               Welcome Jack Arbor20:04             Creating Max Austin24:20             The flavor of a place35:10              The art of Product Market Fit40:58             The best sketch artists46:14              Who would play your main character?48:00             Jack’s Beta Reader process54:32             Getting the world right in Book-159:44             Bourbon or beer?1:03:14            Makin’ Coffee

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