Jeffery Deaver on Craft, Curiosity, and Reinventing Story

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2010
Featuring Jeffery Deaver

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International bestselling author Jeffery Deaver discusses his experience writing the James Bond novel Carte Blanche and how his background in songwriting and acting shapes the rhythm and structure of his work. He shares insight into craft, adaptability, and the creative choices that define his storytelling.

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