
Don Bentley - Former Army Apache Pilot, FBI Special Agent and Thriller Author
06/30/20 • 53 min
Don Bentley is the rare author who has lived around and worked with the people he writes about in his novels. As a former U.S. Army Apache pilot and FBI Special Agent, Don has the experience and insider knowledge to craft a fast-paced action thriller to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
In this episode of the Writing Community Podcast, Don and I talk about:
- How he became a pilot of one the most advanced attack helicopters in the world
- The worst day in U.S. Special Forces history
- His early writing career and how perseverance pays off
- His debut breakout novel, WITHOUT SANCTION
- Thrillerfest
- A big announcement
How to contact Don Bentley and purchase WITHOUT SANCTION
Don Bentley is the rare author who has lived around and worked with the people he writes about in his novels. As a former U.S. Army Apache pilot and FBI Special Agent, Don has the experience and insider knowledge to craft a fast-paced action thriller to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
In this episode of the Writing Community Podcast, Don and I talk about:
- How he became a pilot of one the most advanced attack helicopters in the world
- The worst day in U.S. Special Forces history
- His early writing career and how perseverance pays off
- His debut breakout novel, WITHOUT SANCTION
- Thrillerfest
- A big announcement
How to contact Don Bentley and purchase WITHOUT SANCTION
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