C.J. Box on Craft, Discipline, and Building Stories That Last

Presented by: CJ Box

C.J. Box talks with Clay Stafford about his life and writing process, exploring how his background and personal experiences have shaped his work. He shares how he sets goals, plans stories, handles publicity, and approaches writing as both a craft and a business. His real-world experience brings depth and authenticity to the themes that define his fiction.

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