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The Writing Community Podcast - Don Bentley - Former Army Apache Pilot, FBI Special Agent and Thriller Author

Don Bentley - Former Army Apache Pilot, FBI Special Agent and Thriller Author

06/30/20 • 53 min

The Writing Community Podcast

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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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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Author Chelsi Arnold

Chelsi was born and raised in Texas. She grew up in a single-stop-light town where she spent most of her time playing sports and going to rodeos. Throughout Chelsi’s life, her goals and dreams have changed, but having a close relationship with her friends and family, and her love for creativity has always remained. She is a firm believer that anything is possible, as long as you work hard and have determination; there is nothing you cannot accomplish. 

Chelsi is the author of the Sisterhood Series which consists of three novels titles, “Brave, Courage, and Honor” respectively. She has also co-authored anthologies titled “Hometown Heroes” and “Bienvenue to the Chateau Rouge”. All of Chelsi’s books are available for purchase on Amazon.

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  • Character Development
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