September 11, 2024
From Apache Pilot to Author: Don Bentley’s Journey to Writing Bestselling Thrillers
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In this episode
Join us in a conversation with Don Bentley, a New York Times bestselling author famous for his work in the Matt Drake, Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr., and Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series, and most recently his work Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel. Don shares his unique experiences from being an Army Apache helicopter pilot to an FBI special agent and how these adventures contributed to his writing. Discover how Don approaches writing in iconic universes and hear about his latest projects.
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What you’ll learn
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Understand Don’s approach to taking over legacy characters like Mitch Rapp and Jack Ryan Jr.
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Learn how Don’s military and law enforcement background has influenced his storytelling
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Get a sneak peek into Don’s latest works and what fans can expect next
More about our guest
Don Bentley is the New York Times Bestselling author of eight books including the Matt Drake thriller series, the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. series, and the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series (beginning in 2024). Don spent a decade as an Army Apache helicopter pilot during which time he was stationed in South Korea, Germany, and Texas. Following his time in the military Don worked as an FBI Special Agent and was a member of the Dallas Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team.
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