Bookish Interviews Thriller Writer Chris Pavone

Thriller writer Chris Pavone was interviewed earlier this week on Bookish, where he talks about how the publishing industry is changing, the secret to a bestseller, and the role his career in publishing plays in his new book, The Accident.

When asked if his 20 years of experience as an editor prior to turning to writing novels gives him an edge in crafting a bestseller, he replies, "I don't think there's any way to write a bestseller. That's a publishing achievement, not a writing one. I believe that as an author, I can only write the best book I can possibly write — the book that I'm in the most compelling position to write — and then hope that my publisher brings the necessary vision, enthusiasm, and resources to bear, and that the booksellers recognize the book's potential, and that reviewers assess it favorably, and that the book-buying public agrees. None of that has anything to do with writing."

To read the entire interview, visit … "How the Publishing Industry Influenced Chris Pavone's The Accident" by Ian Spiegelman for Bookish.