What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Invaders of the Heartland?
I have written a book series, Sea of Red, which is a contemporary military thriller. All of my books have been bestsellers. Stepping out of the genre, as a retired LAPD cop, I wanted to write a police thriller, and Invaders came out of that. When you live a topic you are writing about, it’s not hard for me to put words, as the bank robbery scene proves in Chapter 1. For people who want to know what it is like to be a big city cop, find a way to have a “ride-along” for a shift. You will never be the same person. And think, law enforcement officers do this almost every day for over twenty years. It’s tough, but I’m so proud that I did it. I miss it. I hope the reader has their ride along with me in Invaders of the Heartland.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Invaders of the Heartland, what would they be?
Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood and the Destroyers, 1982.
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Most any genre from military thrillers, to historical fiction to top selling authors.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I’m too busy writing to start that pile. Mine is labeled TBR (To Be Written).
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
That’s not fair. This would be a giveaway. But I like to start all my books with ACTION. In Invaders, I do it very well in Chapter 1.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I get up and start writing by 5:30 am and stop at about 4 pm when my brain starts to complain, “There must be more to life than this!”
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
No, I don’t have a bucket list or motto, I just try and accomplish these things everyday as part of my life.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That being a cop is so challenging, but I would never change it for anything. I miss it to this day.
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