S13E6: Keys to Writing #1 Bestsellers w/ John Gilstrap
About This Episode:
In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, I engage with acclaimed author John Gilstrap, known for his thrilling narratives and expertise in firearms. Recorded at SHOT Show 2026, we delve into his upcoming book, *Scorched Earth*, and the evolution of the Jonathan Grave series, highlighting the interplay of justice and morality. John shares insights from his background as a firefighter and paramedic, which informs his realistic writing about firearms.
We discuss his creative process shaped by mentorship and military culture, along with the balance between authenticity and reader engagement. John emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and ongoing education in the concealed carry community, rounding out our conversation with a focus on the narrative obligations of responsible gun ownership. Tune in for an exciting exploration of John's work and philosophy.
Watch this episode
Read the transcript
Loading the transcript…
More episodes
-
S14E4
-
S14E3
-
S14E2
-
S14E1
I know very well what you mean about ignorant writers. I have recently listened to some stories on youtube, and in one the character first loads his double-barreled shotgun and after an exchange of dialogue he “racks” the gun and goes forth to greet some thugs . . .
In another story with the character picking up a double-barreled shotgun, he is described as then proceeding to “load it’s magazine.”
I could have corrected both of these writers way back when I was a toddler, in the mid ’50s.