In this fascinating interview, hosts Neil Haley and Greg Hanna sit down with renowned author Lincoln Child, who discusses his writing journey, collaboration with Douglas Preston, and their newest novel, "Badlands." Lincoln shares insights into his creative process, talks candidly about the publishing industry, the role of AI in literature, and offers valuable advice for aspiring writers.
Journey to Success:
How Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston became bestselling authors.
Overcoming challenges after initial success and maintaining their audience.
Inside the Writing Partnership:
How Lincoln and Douglas effectively collaborate and split writing tasks.
Leveraging each other's strengths to develop compelling plots and characters.
Exploring the Novel "Badlands":
Behind-the-scenes of crafting the vividly depicted landscapes of New Mexico.
Importance of authenticity and detailed research for setting and story credibility.
Reader Engagement & Feedback:
How reader reactions at signings and online influence their stories.
Adapting stories based on direct audience feedback.
AI's Influence on Writing:
Lincoln’s thoughts on the rise of AI-generated content.
Challenges and limitations of AI in producing genuinely creative literature.
Ethical considerations and copyright concerns in AI-driven publishing.
Advice for Aspiring Authors:
Writing authentically rather than chasing commercial trends.
Learning by studying admired authors and writing about genuine interests.
Personal Milestones and Reflections:
Lincoln’s proudest achievements and lessons learned over his literary career.
Excitement and frustrations about potential movie/series adaptations of their books.
Interesting Historical Tidbits:
Lincoln shares a peculiar historical fact uncovered during research—using match heads for suicide attempts in the 1920s due to their toxic chemicals.
"Be kind. Don't judge others prematurely."
"Pay it forward and enjoy life. Every moment is precious."
"Badlands" by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston
Available at Amazon and independent bookstores.
Detailed insights into the publishing industry and maintaining bestseller status.
In-depth look into the writing partnership of Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston.
Real-life anecdotes and trivia discoveries from extensive research.
Thoughtful discussion on AI's impact on creative professions.
Official website: www.prestonchild.com
Books available on Amazon and at local independent bookstores.
Approx. 25 minutes
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