Men’s Journal Everyday Warrior Podcast Episode 63: Mark Greaney

Men’s Journal’s Everyday Warrior Podcast With Mike Sarraille is a podcast that inspires individuals to live more fulfilling lives by having conversations with disrupters and high performers from all walks of life. In episode 63, Sarraille spoke to Mark Greaney, an international bestselling author who's written 23 books (some of which he co-authored with Tom Clancy).

In college, Greaney initially struggled with school, but discovered a passion for international relations and political science. Today, he's known for his thriller novels, including the Gray Man series.

Greaney shares his passion for research and the writing process, explaining how he follows his curiosity while researching and takes inspiration from obscure pieces of information to add depth to his writing. He shares his experiences with rejection, turning to ghostwriting, and the challenges of continuously finding new ways to bring gunfights and chases to life.

Listen to the full episode above and see a timestamped overview of the interview below.

[00:04:03] Crime Encroaching in Unprecedented Ways, Devastating Lives

[00:12:24] From Alternative History to COVID Action: A Writer's Journey

[00:19:24] From 50-Page Tryout to Co-Authoring With Tom Clancy

[00:27:51] Fascination Drives Greaney's Research for Book Content

[00:34:24] Military Writers Struggle to Connect With Readers

[00:48:31] Recon Marine Becomes Edson After Buds

[00:50:38] Greaney Defends Controversial Choices in New Book

[01:03:35] Greaney Approves of Changes in 'Grey Man' Adaptation

[01:12:15] The Challenge of Creating Fresh Content Continues

[01:18:14] Finding Success by Loving What You Do

[01:23:20] Blue Collar Writer Brings Escapism to Readers