Author: Hank Phillippi Ryan

Each of us creates our own path, and uses our own methods, and makes our own decisions. But it’s always educational—and inspirational—to read how soon else does it. Career Authors asked influencer Ryan Steck–The Real Book Spy–to unpack his journey.

Today: The Voice Quiz! Especially for all of you who are fans of crime fiction. Read these brief excerpts, from different places, and see if you can name the main character. Also: see if you have a thought about who may have written them.

How do you keep your story propulsive? USA Today Bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan suggests: Think of it as a series of these five steps.