Greg Podolsky, author of The Recruiter, shares his journey of writing his first book and how the idea for the story came from his experience as a recruiter. He describes the book as a humorous action thriller and compares it to movies like The Accountant and Lethal Weapon. Greg discusses his writing process and how he found his voice in the thriller genre. He also talks about the support he received from his family and the challenges of marketing and traditional publishing. In this conversation, Travis Davis and Gregg Podolski discuss the world of self-publishing and the importance of community support among authors. They also touch on the significance of book covers and the role of humor in storytelling. Gregg shares his experience with getting blurbs for his book and the value of connections in the writing industry. They also talk about their personal lives and the balance between writing and family. Gregg mentions his plans for future books in the Rick Carter series.