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Unveiling the Mind of a Master Storyteller: An Interview with David Baldacci Join us on the Lean to the Left podcast as we welcome David Baldacci, renowned author of over 40 bestselling suspense novels. In this episode, we delve into Baldacci's latest book 'To Die For' featuring the character Travis Devine. Baldacci discusses his process of character development, the rigorous research that goes into his thrillers, and his commitment to literacy through the Wish You Well Foundation. What's it like creating those characters that are so important, especially the bad guys (Baldacci's favorites)? Do they stay with the author over time? Where do his story ideas come from? What's in his mind? How does he work? What's the process followed by this master storyteller to create all those novels? From his journey as a trial lawyer to becoming a celebrated novelist, Baldacci shares insights into the craft of storytelling and what keeps him motivated to continue writing captivating stories. A must-watch for fans and aspiring writers! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to David Baldacci 01:26 Discussing 'Absolute Power' 02:01 Exploring 'To Die For' 04:28 The Writing Process 07:42 Research and Realism 17:09 Character Development 18:59 The Wish You Well Foundation 23:55 Advice for Aspiring Authors 26:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links for Baldacci books discussed in the interview: To Die For: https://amzn.to/4etVOlv Absolute Power: https://amzn.to/3Z9z7P3 Memory Man: https://amzn.to/4exd9Kk The Edge: https://amzn.to/48S4Ebm The 6:20 Man: https://amzn.to/4hOK1B3 _____________________________________________________________________ About Bob Gatty A former journalist and communications consultant, Bob Gatty is the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast, which focuses on progressive politics and the important social issues of our time. Bob's new book, Hijacked Nation: Donald Trump's Attack on America's Greatness, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other outlets. Paperback: $11; Hardcover: $24. Digital versionalso available. Here's a direct link: https://amzn.to/4eK8ghZ DISCLAIMER: Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, you won’t pay any extra – in fact, you may even save with a discount! Using these links helps support this channel, allowing us to keep providing free content to help you on your journey. Thank you for your support.

On this episode, Kristin Harmel & Mary Kay Andrews welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author, David Baldacci to discuss To Die For, the third installment in his 6:20 Man series which finds Travis Devine in the Pacific Northwest to aid in a complicated FBI case where he’s about to come face-to-face with his nemesis, the girl on the train. David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world’s favorite storytellers with books published in 45+ languages in 80+ countries, with 150-million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David and his wife co-founded the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. He joins us from his home in Virginia to discuss his brand-new twisty whodunit, To Die For, which has been praised for its “fast-moving excitement” and “satisfying finish” in a starred review from Kirkus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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