Ask the Author: Barry L. Becker
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Barry L. Becker
Patriot by ted bell
Barry L. Becker
Question number 1: We had the chance but Rumsfeld didn't want to risk it
(Stupid decision). Question number 2: Worst US Foreign Policy decision in our history. Question number 3: The country is divided on that question (I'll keep mine opinion to myself). Question number 4: Good question.
Question number 5: several contracting officers were convicted. Many American defense contractors overcharged for projects as well as items (i.e. $99 for one bag of a soldiers laundry; overcharging the US government for fuel; no-bid awards; etc.).
(Stupid decision). Question number 2: Worst US Foreign Policy decision in our history. Question number 3: The country is divided on that question (I'll keep mine opinion to myself). Question number 4: Good question.
Question number 5: several contracting officers were convicted. Many American defense contractors overcharged for projects as well as items (i.e. $99 for one bag of a soldiers laundry; overcharging the US government for fuel; no-bid awards; etc.).
Barry L. Becker
I don't believe I ever had writer's block. I believe I've been frustrated and procrastinated at times because I didn't develop my writing organizational skills and set priorities.
Barry L. Becker
Knowing that you finished what you set out to do - you wrote a book. The next step is to work on another book. Keep the juices flowing.
Barry L. Becker
Join writers' groups and attend writers' conferences. Focus on the stories you enjoy reading and work hard to put your thoughts on paper. Never quit.Read books on the genre you like and also on how to structure the three-act story.
Barry L. Becker
Currently I am working on getting exposure so that more readers will learn about my novel. I have an idea for my second novel and intend to work on it this summer.
Barry L. Becker
I read a lot and try to be informed on world affairs. By digging into the characters, their backgrounds and their conflicts when confronted in scenes motivates me to continue to move on. Research is key for the type of fiction I write. I also attend writers' group functions, lectures and symposiums.
Barry L. Becker
In 2008 I came up with the idea of having a highly intelligent Special Operations Forces Officer who was part of the Tier-1 Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in Afghanistan during the beginning of our occupation (2002) who exemplified integrity, courage, mental toughness, emotional intelligence, leadership, compassion and results-oriented task force mission focus and place him in a very difficult position: He is ordered to kill his Afghan translator by Colonel Shane Dawkins via satphone. Betrayal, corruption, conspiracy and murder are the major themes of my novel.
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