Writers On The Beat: Crime Writers and Crime Fighters

Feb 15 2022 116 ep. 34 mins 545

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Gavin Reese interviews authors and experts to help all writers compose more authentic cops, crimes, and criminals in their stories. During his law enforcement career, Gavin comforted the dying, talked dozens out of suicide, and saved domestic abuse victims from their assailants. He’s taken child rapists, murderers, and human traffickers into police custody, and enjoyed the distinct honor of protecting visiting foreign royalty and national American political figures from both sides of the aisle. He's worked in Patrol, Training, SWAT, Special Investigations, Narcotics, & Dignitary Protection.

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Former Cop and Acclaimed Author Aaron Philip Clark on Writing Crime Fiction

Feb 15 2022 29 mins

For this episode of Writers On The Beat, acclaimed author and screenwriter Aaron Philip Clark steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. Aaron is a native son of Los Angeles, and he’s written works acclaimed by some of the heaviest hitters in writing today. Prior to putting pen to paper, he worked for the LAPD, and his experiences there informed his firs

WRITERS ON THE BEAT: Acclaimed Debut Novelist and History PhD Peter Mann on Historical Fiction

Jan 11 2022 29 mins

Acclaimed debut novelist Peter Mann steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. Host Gavin Reese has questions. Peter better have the answers. Peter Mann has a Ph.D. in Modern European History and is a recipient of the Whiting Dissertation Fellowship. He teaches history and literature at Stanford and the University of San Francisco, and he’s also a graphi

WRITERS ON THE BEAT: Acclaimed Bestseller and Retired US Army LTC Brad Taylor on END OF DAYS

Jan 11 2022 18 mins

Acclaimed international bestseller Brad Taylor steps in the Interrogation Room to try to get his story straight. Brad retired from the US Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2010 after more than twenty-one years of service. He spent of that with the 1stSpecial Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force. His last assignment was as an assistant professor of milita

WRITERS ON THE BEAT: Acclaimed Bestselling Veterans Andrews & Wilson on WEB GRIFFIN - ROGUE ASSET

Dec 07 2021 30 mins

Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson step into the Interrogation Room to try getting their stories straight about their latest release in the storied Presidential Agent series: W.E.B. GRIFFIN – ROGUE ASSET. Brian is a US Navy veteran, nuclear engineer, and former submarine officer. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in psychology, holds a Master's in business from

WRITERS ON THE BEAT: NYT Bestseller Ralph Pezzullo on memoirs and SAIGON

Nov 17 2021 32 mins

NYT bestseller Ralph Pezzullo steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight about his latest release, a fictionalized memoir called SAIGON. Ralph grew up globetrotting as his father’s State Department assignments changed every few years. He lived in Saigon from 1962 to ’65, during the times of the Tonkin Gulf Incident, the overthrow of President Diem, a nu

WRITERS ON THE BEAT: Acclaimed Writer David Rohlfing on Small Town Cops, Craft, and Heart Attacks

Nov 12 2021 40 mins

In this episode, retired businessman David Rohfling steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. The first thing to known about David is that he suffered a major heart attack, a “widow maker,” in 2019 and had no sign of life for 15 minutes. Doctors brought him back, but he wants you to know that getting a Coronary Calcium CT Scan might help you avoid his

WRITERS ON THE BEAT: Acclaimed Bestseller Marc Cameron talks Jack Ryan and TOM CLANCY: CHAIN OF COMMAND

Nov 12 2021 27 mins

Marc Cameron steps into the Interrogation Room with host Gavin Reese to once again try getting his story straight. Marc is a retired Deputy Chief US Marshal and a New York Times bestselling author of the Arliss Cutter, Jericho Quinn, and Jack Ryan, Sr., series. His first novel published in 2011, and he’s since added sixteen incredible collective installments to these series. His

WRITERS ON THE BEAT: Retired Police Captain and Acclaimed Crime Author Frank Zafiro

Aug 06 2021 45 mins

Retired police captain and prolific, acclaimed crime author Frank Zafiro steps into the Interrogation Room to try to get his story straight. Frank writes gritty crime fiction from both sides of the badge. His works include the River City series, which features an ensemble of police officers, and the SpoCompton series that features a rotating cast of criminals. His storytelling cree

WRITERS ON THE BEAT: Decorated Former US Army Ranger Officer and Acclaimed Author Ray McPadden

Aug 06 2021 44 mins

Highly decorated former US Army Ranger Officer and acclaimed author Ray McPadden steps into the Interrogation Room to try to get his story straight. Ray joined the Army in 2005 and soon earned his way into the Rangers and its elite 75th Ranger Regiment, which is considered to be the world's premier raiding force. Serving during the most combat-heavy period in this century, Ray spea

WRITERS ON THE BEAT: Former FBI Special Agent, Apache pilot, and Renowned Bestseller Don Bentley on Writing Jack Ryan, Jr.

Jun 07 2021 27 mins

Former Apache pilot, FBI Special Agent, SWAT team member, and renowned bestseller Don Bentley steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. Don Bentley flew Apache helicopters for the Army in South Korea, Germany, and Texas. While deployed to Afghanistan as a Troop Commander in support of Operation Enduring Freedom VI, Don earned the Bronze Star Medal and the