Summary In this episode of Just a Dude Podcast, host Nathan Bollman interviews author Bradley Elder, who shares his journey from being an attorney and CEO to becoming a published author. They discuss the inspiration behind his thriller novel, Recoil of Justice, the challenges of the writing and publishing process, and the character development of Ryan Wolf. Elder also shares insights into his writing style, influences, and the future of his writing career, including a sequel to his first book. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted Q&A segment, revealing personal preferences and fun anecdotes.  www.justadudepodcast.com   Takeaways Brad Elder transitioned from attorney to author after a challenging lawsuit. His creative journey began with painting, which sparked his interest in writing. Elder's book, Recoil of Justice, is a legal thriller with a relatable protagonist. The writing process involved vulnerability and seeking feedback from a writing professor. Elder emphasizes the importance of starting and taking the first step in any endeavor. He draws inspiration from authors like Jack Carr and David Baldacci. The publishing process was frustrating, leading him to consider self-publishing for future works. Elder is currently working on a sequel to Recoil of Justice. He enjoys humanizing both protagonists and antagonists in his writing. The podcast features a fun Q&A segment revealing Elder's personal preferences.    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brad Elder 03:08 The Journey from Attorney to Author 06:42 Inspiration Behind Writing Thrillers 10:06 Plot Overview of 'Recoil of Justice' 12:16 Drawing from Personal Experience 15:49 Writing Process and Character Development 18:51 Balancing Writing with a Day Job 21:55 Influences and Inspirations in Writing 25:10 The Thrill of Writing Thrillers 26:23 Exploring Humanity Behind Evil 29:25 The Journey of Self-Publishing 32:03 Continuing the Story: Sequel Insights 35:57 Fun Segment: Dude Q&A 42:27 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion   Want to be a guest on Just A Dude Podcast? Send Nathan Bollman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/justadudepodcast Our Website: https://justadudepodcast.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/justadudepodcast https://ko-fi.com/justadudepodcast Please remember to follow, review, like, and share! Your support helps us grow!