In this episode of the “Eternally Amy” podcast, Amy Liz Harrison discusses with Will Thatcher his book, “Killing Hurt.” The book follows Troy Martin, a recovering addict with a troubled past, as he embarks on a surfing trip to Nicaragua to find a new path in sobriety. The episode goes into addiction fiction as a genre and shows how hard it is for the characters and how deep they are.
Will Thatcher talks about where the story came from and how he writes flashbacks. Did the book do a good job of showing the long road to recovery after the initial sobriety? They also talk about the relationships between the characters, including the mysterious Andy. Overall, the episode gives a look into the world of fiction about addiction and how this interesting story came to be. Learn more by listening to this episode!
In this episode, we also talked about:
- Is Addiction Fiction a Unique Literary Genre?
- The Complex Character of Troy Martin
- Deepening Character Development
- The Ongoing Journey of Recovery Beyond Early Sobriety
- Who is Andy in the Story?
- The Inspirations and Motivations Behind the Book
- Will This Get a Sequel?
- Exploring Different Aspects of Self
- Recovery Outside of Meetings
- Continuation of Life Beyond Recovery
ADDICTION FICTION WITH WILL THATCHER: Addiction fiction is a newer genre of literature that explores the theme of addiction and recovery. These works of fiction often revolve around characters struggling with substance abuse and the emotional, physical, and psychological toll it takes on their lives. They may also delve into the complex dynamics of addiction within relationships and families. Addiction fiction typically focuses on themes of redemption, personal growth, and the journey toward recovery. By exploring these themes, addiction fiction can provide a powerful and relatable message.
ABOUT WILL THATCHER:
Will Thatcher is a sober man. He is also a proud dad, a sometimes-successful entrepreneur, and he is doing his best as a husband. After he finishes with AA, family stuff, work, the gym, surfing, and mountain biking he writes addiction fiction thrillers that feature clean and sober characters. Addiction recovery themes provide endless opportunities for dramatic conflict and resolution.
Will’s stories are exciting, intense, character-driven explorations of these themes. Will is also an Addiction Fiction enthusiast. While working on his own books, he steadily consumes and reviews the work of notable authors in the space. His reviews can be found on The Sober Curator, his social media accounts and on Goodreads.
Debut Novel: Killing Hurt
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