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The Writer’s Room: Matthew Reilly

The Writer’s Room: Matthew Reilly

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Matthew Reilly steps into The Writer's Room to discuss his latest books The Detective and the creative process behind his bestselling novels.

  • (00:54) Matthew Reilly's Books Shaped Luke's Reading Journey
  • (02:55) Getting Young Guys Back to Reading: The Power of Ice Station and Hell Island
  • (05:01) Influential School Books: To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies
  • (07:31) Literary Influences
  • (09:07) Advice to His 19-Year-Old Self
  • (13:43) The Epic Scope of Mr. Einstein's Secretary
  • (14:16) Finding Sam Speedman's Voice in The Detective
  • (17:10) Every New Book Must Be Better Than the Last
  • (22:01) Not Surprising the Reader with Unsolvable Twists
  • (27:55) Obsessiveness in Writing
  • (33:42) Writing for Book Clubs
  • (39:15)The Impact of Killing Off a Character in Scarecrow
  • (44:34) Matthew Reilly's "Good Book"

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