The Inner Chamber: Why Characters Make Us Care
Every villain thinks they’re the hero. Here’s how belief, pressure, and conflicting worldviews turn a character profile into someone readers care about.
Debrief with Dave Bartell
This is where thriller author Dave Bartell unpacks the research, places, ideas, and behind-the-scenes thinking behind the stories.
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The Official Record Is Never the Whole Story
Welcome to Debrief with Dave Bartell. Real history, the research behind the books, and what's coming next..
Debrief with Dave Bartell
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