In this episode of Plot Recon, host Evan Graver speaks with Sharon Ward, author of the Flynn Fleming Scuba Diving Mystery Series. Sharon shares her journey from a corporate marketing executive to a successful author, detailing how her real-world experiences as a dive master inform her writing. The conversation delves into character development, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the challenges of navigating the publishing world, including the pros and cons of Kindle Unlimited. Sharon emphasizes the need for a business mindset in writing, discusses her unique writing process, and highlights the significance of community and collaboration among authors. The episode also touches on environmental advocacy through fiction, the impact of creative influences, and the balance between writing and business management.