453: Turning One Book into Eight: Planning and Writing a Thriller Series — Interview

DIY MFA Radio

Today, Lori is interviewing Laurie Buchanan. They’ll be talking about Impervious and the mechanics of writing a series.

Laurie writes the Sean McPherson novels—fast-paced thrillers set in the Pacific Northwest featuring a trifecta of malice and the pursuit and cost of justice. As a photographer and avid reader, she carries a laptop, book, and camera with her wherever she goes. Growing up, she wanted to be a magician, international spy, and mad scientist. There’s still time! She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her pilot-husband, Len, where she enjoys yoga, bicycling, and camping. She loves to travel and take walks—long walks! She walked across Scotland, a 211-mile journey from the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. At the mid-point, she climbed Ben Nevis, the highest point in the British Isles.

You can find her on her website or follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

In this episode Laurie Buchanan and Lori discuss:

• The nuances of writing respectfully outside of your own experience.

• Pantsing through an eight book series.

• Maintaining a character’s story arc across multiple manuscripts.

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/453