Ask the Author: Mark G. Kortepeter
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Mark G. Kortepeter
"Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" by John Carreyrou
"Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic" by David Quammen
"Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic" by David Quammen
Mark G. Kortepeter
For me, writing is more about discipline, persistence, and drive than it is about having a great idea. As with any project, breaking something down into smaller, achievable parts can help you en route to the endgame of a completed manuscript.
Mark G. Kortepeter
I can't explain what drives me to write - only that something compels me to do so. Perhaps having other writers in the family has helped. If I find something that evokes an emotion in me and I think it might hold an interest for others, that is the first step to generating a potential idea.
Mark G. Kortepeter
I am re-writing my 2004 novel, "Biohazard 9-1-1," and working on a book based on my experiences during the 1997 Bosnia peacekeeping mission. It is a modern version of "M*A*S*H."
Mark G. Kortepeter
I realized I had lived a medical thriller and thought it would be fun to share some of the stories. At the same time, I wanted to provide an insider's perspective on the challenges of decision making during national crises and the work of my colleagues who are in the trenches every day thwarting biological weapons threats.
Mark G. Kortepeter
I take a walk to clear my head or distract myself with something that doesn't require thinking, like doing the dishes.
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