I often complain about how people get their information about violence from books, TV, and movies, which so often get it wrong. But why would that be? So in this episode, I talk to New York Times best-selling author Barry Eisler about writing, writing fight scenes and so much more.

The bonus episode is available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70063460

Enjoy!

The links mentioned in this episode (I get a small commission for purchases made through Amazon links below at no cost to you):

• Barry’s website: https://www.barryeisler.com/
• Barry Eisler books: https://amzn.to/3zWYd77
• Dave Grossman books https://amzn.to/3cZF8Il
• Hong Kong Brawl, A Short Story https://amzn.to/3vDnY9O
• Dresden files https://amzn.to/3OYQppL
• Elmore Leonard https://amzn.to/3SlG4Hr
• Montie’s Law of Self-Defense https://wimsblog.com/2018/11/monties-law-of-self-defense/
• Banshee MMA champ fight scene https://youtu.be/94jYxr9l1As
• Death of Waingro: https://youtu.be/p2AE3Qx6NDs  
• Sherlock Holmes fight scene: https://youtu.be/lLuhWLNqpiA  
• Heat 2: A Novel https://amzn.to/3Q0ZTCc
• Eastern Promises: Bathhouse Fight https://youtu.be/iaNWbHhsT2A
• Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting https://amzn.to/3zWVuKP
• Into the woods https://amzn.to/3QmtuWz
• BBC Way of the warrior Dan Inosanto https://youtu.be/QcqIF06L1uU

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