Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Rob delivered his first ransom to Somali pirates about twelve years ago. Since then he has helped resolve nearly 40 hostage incidents both onshore and offshore across Africa.
Rob started his career as a military helicopter pilot. After that, he moved to Africa and worked as a security and crisis manager.
Rob has led projects all around the world. From the ice and snow above the arctic circle to the deserts in the Sahara. From the jungles in Africa to the rippling waves of the Indian Ocean.
Robs experience in so many places with so many fascinating characters doing such daring deeds makes him the ideal author of The Response Files.
Rob still lives in Africa and is lucky to do so with his wife and daughters.
The Response Files can be read as individual books, but are best enjoyed by reading in the following order;
1. The Ransom Drop
2. Jungle Heist
3. The Insurgency
Awards In 2021
Rob won the Best Author Award for 2021 for his debut novel – The Ransom Drop – www.audiobookreview.com
The Ransom Drop also won The Reviewers Choice Award – www.audiobook review.com
Jungle Heist won International Runner Up for the Best Thriller award from Indies Today. – www.indiestoday.com
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Jungle Heist – I spent months in the Jungle in West Africa, where I was in command of a flight of helicopters. We lived, breathed and sweated in the bugs and humidity. It was one of the best experiences of my life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write at the same time, for one hour every day, and only for one hour.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Tom Clancy, Wilbur Smith, James Patterson.
What are you working on now?
The Insurgency. Its book three in The Response Files. When insurgents attack a refinery in Northern Mozambique, everyone thinks its ‘just’ terrorism. The Associate is at it again. He doesn’t do it for the money, He doesn’t do it for the power, he just does it for…
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My social networks, and those of my friends, with sprinkling of professional posts and reviews.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just start!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Publish it. Its never perfect. Better to get your craft out there and learn!
What are you reading now?
Hail Mary by Andy Weir
What’s next for you as a writer?
Book 4, 5 6….. of the Response Files!
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?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Author Websites and Profiles
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