Intrigue Insiders Blog
Is Political Compromise Still Possible? What Every Deal That Worked Had in Common
Is political compromise still possible? Yes — and the deals that actually worked share four traits worth understanding before we give up on the idea.
Political Thrillers Based on Real Events: 8 Novels Pulled Straight From the Record
The best political thrillers based on real events start with something that actually happened. Here are 8 novels built from history, and why they still land.
How the Filibuster Works: The Senate Rule That Quietly Decides What America Can Do
How the filibuster works, explained in plain English: where the 60-vote rule came from, what still passes with 51, and why it now costs nothing to use.
What to Read While Waiting for the Next Book in a Series
Stuck between installments? Here’s what to read while waiting for the next book in a series, from a thriller author who hates the wait as much as you do.
The Hopeful Political Thriller: Why I Write Against My Genre’s Default
Can a hopeful political thriller work? Yes — and it’s harder to write than a cynical one. Why I keep the corruption and refuse the despair.
The Best Political Thriller Series: 7 Sagas Worth Committing To
The best political thriller series reward you book after book. Seven sagas worth committing to, what makes each distinct, and where to start each one.
National Emergency Powers, Explained: What a President Can Actually Do
National emergency powers unlock 137+ dormant statutes with a single signature. Here’s what a president can actually do — and why Congress rarely says no.
Tree of Liberty Wins Hollywood Book Festival Award
Tree of Liberty Earns Runner-Up Distinction in General Fiction at the 2026 Hollywood Book Festival Tree of Liberty (Bull Moose Book 2), the political thriller by award-winning author Michael Fedor, has received a Runner-Up Award Distinction for General Fiction at the...
Why Local Government Matters More Than the Fight on Your Screen
Why local government matters more than national politics: the decisions that shape your daily life are made by people you could meet on a Saturday morning.
Get a Political Thriller You Can’t Put Down—FREE
Claim your free copy of the award-winning prequel to the Bull Moose series and be the first to get sneak peeks of Michael Fedor’s next political thriller as well as discounts and giveaways. Perfect for fans of The Diplomat, House of Cards, and Jack Ryan.
Success! Check your email to confirm your subscription, then you will receive a link to download your free book!
Unsubscribe easily at any time