Steven Konkoly On The Lure Of Spy Thrillers, Action, And Intrigue EP 159

Nothing passes the time like a good spy thriller and Steven Konkoly is a master at creating books with action, and intrigue, and has an eye for plot intricacies. His books include Deep Sleep, The Jakarta Pandemic, Fractured State, and Hot Zone. Steven Konkoly is the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and repeated #1 Amazon bestseller of over twenty thriller novels. Steven graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served the next eight years on active duty, traveling the world as a naval officer assigned to various Navy and Marine Corps units. His extensive journey spanned the globe, including a two-year tour of duty in Japan—and travel to more than twenty countries throughout Asia and the Middle East. Purchase a copy of Steven Konkoly's books: Deep Sleep - https://amzn.to/3Pa7uxy (Amazon Link) Vindicta - https://amzn.to/3yljoxM (Amazon Link) Coming Dawn - https://amzn.to/3ABIYkV (Amazon Link) --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/steven-konkoly-on-the-lure-of-spy-thrillers/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. What I discuss with Steven Konkoly in this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast Steven Konkoly joins us to discuss his journey from Naval Officer to one of the top thriller authors in the world. Konkoly gives us some tips on his writing process which has helped him write so many bestsellers.  0:00 Announcements 2:47 Introducing Steven Konkoly 4:08 Naval Academy experience 9:09 Navy SEAL BUD/S training 12:47 Navy and Marine Corps experience 18:11 Becoming a spy thriller officer 22:21 The Jakarta Pandemic 26:00 How to write a thriller novel 34:44 Successful writing habits 40:50 Advice for aspiring authors 47:26 Art to self-publishing 53:53 Taking books to Hollywood 57:25 Upcoming books Coming Dawn and Wide Awake 59:46 Wrap up and synthesis Where you can find Steven Konkoly: * Website: https://stevenkonkoly.com/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.konkoly * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_steven_konkoly/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenkonkoly/ Links from the show * My interview with Admiral James Stavridis: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/  * My interview with Vice Admiral Ted Carter, President of the University of Nebraska: https://passionstruck.com/the-key-to-personal-growth-ted-carter/ * My interview with former NASA astronaut Captain Wendy Lawrence: https://passionstruck.com/how-to-dream-the-dream-you-want/ * My interview with Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, the former Undersecretary of Transportation: https://passionstruck.com/tim-gallaudet-leading-in-turbulent-times/ * My interview with former Navy Seal and NASA Astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy: https://passionstruck.com/vital-importance-in-life-of-being-present/ * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/   -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/b