This week, I'm excited to introduce you to my old friend and acclaimed thriller author, Geoff Loftus. Geoff’s impressive works, such as the Jack Tyrrell series and history-meets-business novel, ‘Lead Like Ike,’ have captivated many readers. In this episode, we dive into Geoff's transition from standalone novels to the Jack Tyrrell series, inspired in part by ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens.We explore the depth of writing thrillers, where themes of love, courage, and justice seamlessly blend with action narratives. Geoff also shares his ideas on personal growth in storytelling and the impact of his own life experiences on his characters. Furthermore, we delve into the craft of maintaining a unique narrative voice, using humor and character differentiation, and the importance of choosing the right format for your story. Tune in for a rich conversation on creativity, narrative technique, and the quest to find and hone your unique voice in writing. This episode is filled with practical tips and heartfelt anecdotes to inspire your journey as a creative writer.Key Topics:Geoff’s initiation into thriller writingHow he moved from writing standalone novels to a 10-book thriller seriesThe challenges of coming up with a full series vs. a standalone novelHow ‘A Christmas Carol’ inspired his Jack Tyrrell seriesDifferentiating your writing voice between different genresUsing voice in screenplaysDistinguishing voice between characters in novels and screenplaysEvery page of a book is dozens of choices coming togetherHow Geoff uses a distinct and unique writing voiceUsing your voice to achieve different outcomesPicking a format that suits your message and tailoring your writing voice to itConnect with Geoff online:Website: https://geoffloftus.com/The Jack Tyrrell seriesOther books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003AR7NH8/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=1112e52f-33c8-406d-abde-276c864670b1&ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_bylnFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geoffloftussaugatuckFind more from Jill: Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.thewritersrefuge.com/ Writing Coaching Programs: https://www.thewritersrefuge.com/coaching Sign up for my free 3x weekly writing session: write to [email protected] for ZOOM info Special thanks to LVDY for allowing us to use their song, Saltwater, in the intro and outro of the podcast!

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