<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Story Blender&lt;/em&gt;, host Steven James sits down with thriller heavyweights Ryan Steck and Simon Gervais to talk about their new collaborative novel, &lt;em&gt;The Second Son&lt;/em&gt;. The trio digs into what it takes to write as a duo, how high-concept thriller ideas are built and refined, and why today’s authors must think beyond the page and treat writing as a business. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about craft, collaboration, and the realities of building a career in modern publishing.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of The Story Blender, host Steven James sits down with thriller heavyweights Ryan Steck and Simon Gervais to talk about their new collaborative novel, The Second Son. The trio digs into what it takes to write as a duo, how high-concept thriller ideas are built and refined, and why today’s authors must think beyond the page and treat writing as a business. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about craft, collaboration, and the realities of building a career in modern publishing.

The Story Blender

Season 10 - Episode 3: Ryan Steck & Simon Gervais

Season 10 - Episode 3: Ryan Steck & Simon Gervais

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