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On this episode of the Creative Writing Wizard Podcast, I’m joined by Marc Avery, crime thriller author, indie-author advocate, and the author of Discipline, a gritty, action-packed thriller following two mismatched homicide detectives pursuing a serial killer across Philadelphia.

We explore:

* His journey from self-publishing to signing with an agent and publisher

* Learning from failed launches, rejected queries, and missed publishing opportunities* How Discipline evolved as a story

* Writing from the perspectives of both detectives and the killer they are pursuing

* How he lets stories develop organically

* The challenge of writing natural character dialogue

* Bringing to life through an audiobook* What it's like to sell books at a conference

* Why authentic connection has made Threads his most successful platform

* Building discoverability without constantly telling people to “buy my book”

Marc shares how failure pushed him to rethink his approach to publishing and social media, why authors need to get out from behind their computer screens, and how small moments of visibility can eventually lead to readers, bookstore orders, event attendance, and unexpected opportunities.

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Keywords

Marc Avery, Discipline, Crime Thriller Author Interview, Philadelphia Crime Thriller, Writing a Serial Killer, Writing Detective Fiction, Indie Author Marketing, Threads for Authors, BookCon Author, Selling Books at Events, Writing Natural Dialogue, Audiobook Publishing, Author Discoverability, Creative Writing Wizard Podcast, Glen Weatherhead

Recorded April 2026