Scuba diving author Eric Douglas joins the 50th episode of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine to share how his Mike Scott thriller novels bring the ocean to life for divers and non-divers alike. From Grand Cayman to North Carolina, Eric’s stories blend realistic diving adventures with page-turning suspense — inspiring ocean awareness through fiction.

🕐Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Celebrating 50th episode milestone

01:10 Inspiration for the Mike Scott series

02:30 Writing realistic diving adventures

04:45 Reaching divers and non-divers

06:15 Pop culture and diving role models

08:00 How retailers can sell Eric’s books

10:15 Character backstories and industry influences

13:40 Liveaboard library idea

15:05 Upcoming guests & wrap-up

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