Michael Monahan was born and raised in Upstate New York, where he later attended undergraduate and law school. Since spending the first several years after law school graduation in private practice, he has followed a unique career path. In addition to being a lawyer, Monahan has worked as an investment banker, consultant, corporate strategist, and consultative technology sales representative. During his professional career, he has worked for large, international corporations and small businesses, including three he has founded.

Despite the disparate elements of these roles, they have all have revolved around the common theme of identifying bespoke solutions to complex problems. Monahan has consistently pursued challenges during his professi ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Michael Monahan Depending on the severity, I might sit and try to think through the issue. Other times, I might walk away for a few hours or days even. I have found, …moreDepending on the severity, I might sit and try to think through the issue. Other times, I might walk away for a few hours or days even. I have found, however, that directing my thoughts to something else I need to get done is most effective for me. It could be as simple as running an errand. More than once, I set off on an errand only to have the block lifted before I was less than a few minutes from home. It must be that using my brain for a task frees up the right side of my noggin. (less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Michael Monahan I read fiction for the escape; the opportunity to wind down and forget about things. I endeavor to deliver that escape with an entertaining, realistic…moreI read fiction for the escape; the opportunity to wind down and forget about things. I endeavor to deliver that escape with an entertaining, realistic and perhaps informative story. It fills me with absolute joy when readers tell me they could not put down one of my books. Providing that pleasure to readers is the best thing about being a writer. (less)

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	The Bringer of Death: A Thriller (P.J. Carpenter Series Book 1) 4.26 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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