Samuel asked Gary Haynes:

You write in a genre where a well researched narrative is paramount and can make or break the success of a book. How do you conduct the research for the Tom Dupree counter-terrorist thriller series?

Gary Haynes Thanks for the question, Samuel. I break it down into the macro and the micro. For the macro I keep up to date with geopolitics and terrorism via various foreign news channels and specialist magazines and books, such as the CIA Factbook etc. It helps if you have a genuine interest in the subject. For the micro, such as weapons and tactics, again I use specialist magazines and trusted sites, but I also have some well-established links with insiders that I can talk things through with to ensure authenticity. In the end it's about digging deep enough to satisfy yourself that you have got it right.
Best wishes
Gary

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