Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m the author of The Ericksen Connection, an Espionage Thrller. From 1984-1991 I was the vice-president of international sales & marketing for Eyedentify, an Oregon company specializing in the eye-retinal biometrics technology for positive identification in high-security environments. In 1994-2014, I was a marketing consultant in the biometrics technology industry.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My novel is entitled “The Ericksen Connection.” It is about betrayal, PTSD, corruption, conspiracy and terrorism. I wanted to write about an elite warrior, a Navy SEAL Team Six platoon leader who was all about duty, honor, and country. The main character is Mark Ericksen, he had it all- intelligence, compassion, mental toughness, integrity, honesty, courage, leadership and battle-tested.. However, he is also human and did develop PTSD.
I thought about the tragedies our country have endured over the past two major wars based on faulty intelligence or fabricated intelligence, and the lack of coherent foreign policy leadership from the executive branch (The President). This was notable with the Vietnam War and now the longest war in our history, Afghanistan and Iraq. The enormous cost to our country from these wars in blood and treasure, and the horrible results from both recent invasions and occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq should remind our citizens that we need to be engaged in the public debate in foreign policy and its global implications as it impacts our moral integrity and national security needs.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write a few hours a day and in my office at home.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Christopher Reich, Vince Flynn, Nelson DeMille, David Baldacci, Daniel Silva, Robert Dugoni, Robert Ludlum, etc.
What are you working on now?
My second Mark Ericksen book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
http://www.theericksenconnection.com, createspace.com, amazon.com, audible.com.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up.
What are you reading now?
A Long Day To Denver.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep active, enjoy life and people.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
That is a tough question.
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