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Jessica Berg, author and founder of Rosecliff Literary, an agency focused on developing authors and breaking industry norms, joins me to talk all things publishing, agents, and what Rosecliff is doing differently than everyone else.If you are an aspiring author, this is the episode for you. A must-listen!About Rosecliff: (from their site)Writing is brutal. You don't have to do it alone. Rosecliff is that emotionally intelligent big sister of the literary world--sharp, funny, and deep in the trenches with you. We name the chaos. Then help you cut through it.Founded by Jessica Berg, a long-time industry professional with expertise in editing and more, Rosecliff is a literary agency for authors who crave clarity, strategy, and a little feral encouragement. They blend editorial depth with real-world know-how--and they don't flinch when things get messy.In this episode, Jeff and Jessica talk about life as a literary agent, the challenges of authors finding agents, publishing industry dos and don'ts, Rosecliff Lit and their awesome programs like Lunch with An Agent, Rosecliff After Dark, and a new author development small group program they are launching in Spring of 2026.Find more about Jessica, her career, and more at: rosecliffliterary.comJessica Berg, author and founder of Rosecliff Literary, an agency focused on developing authors and breaking industry norms, joins me to talk all things publishing, agents, and what Rosecliff is doing differently than everyone else.If you are an aspiring author, this is the episode for you. A must-listen!About Rosecliff: (from their site)Writing is brutal. You don't have to do it alone. Rosecliff is that emotionally intelligent big sister of the literary world--sharp, funny, and deep in the trenches with you. We name the chaos. Then help you cut through it.Founded by Jessica Berg, a long-time industry professional with expertise in editing and more, Rosecliff is a literary agency for authors who crave clarity, strategy, and a little feral encouragement. They blend editorial depth with real-world know-how--and they don't flinch when things get messy.In this episode, Jeff and Jessica talk about life as a literary agent, the challenges of authors finding agents, publishing industry dos and don'ts, Rosecliff Lit and their awesome programs like Lunch with An Agent, Rosecliff After Dark, and a new author development small group program they are launching in Spring of 2026.Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro2:30 - Rosecliff Literary Agency10:00 - Cold Calls29:00 - Platform50:00 - Indie Authors and Self Publishing54:00 - Rosecliff's Future PlansFind more about Jessica, her career, and more at: rosecliffliterary.com

Combat Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer joins me to talk about his new book MOON CHILD: THE ROOTS AND WINGS OF A USAF COMBAT SPECIAL MISSIONS AVIATOR, his time in combat high in the skies above the Middle-East, his transition from active duty to civilian life, and what he is doing to help fellow veterans like himself to make the move and find their identity post-service.Anthony spent times in several of the Air Force's and SOCOMs most elite units, including the 16th SOS as a previously titled "door gunner" until the Air Force converted the career field over to a "Combat Special Missions Aviator" where he took on tons more responsibility. He's got flight hours in the AC-130, HH-60, and the UH-1, and was apart of the team awarded the "Jolly Green Mission of the Year" in 2018. Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Special Missions Aviator4:30 - Working on Gunships11:00 - Jolly Green Mission of the Year13:00 - Inside Jokes and the Brotherhood18: 00 - New Book "Moon Child"22:00 - Military Transition28:00 - Message to Veterans

In his first podcast ever, Jack du Brul joins me and cohost Charles Hack to talk his latest entry into the Clive Cussler Isaac Bell series, IRON STORM. In an also impressive feat, Jack has no website or social media accounts, so this is truly a FIRST interview!Jack is a bestselling author of several books in the Clive Cussler Oregon Files series, as well as his own Philip Mercer series, now on his fifth entry in the Isaac Bell series.IRON STORM takes place during World War 1, where Bell and his compatriots find themselves in an old castle fending off their enemies. In this episode we talk to Jack about his writing style, his time working with Clive Cussler, why he decided to flip the series completely on it's head, and more.Jack also shares a funny story about how Clive once told him to change a story, left his own office to take a nap, and left Jack to figure it out!Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Switching Cussler Series'8:00 - Authenticity in Historical Fiction10:00 - Working with the legendary Clive Cussler16:00 - Jack's Writing Process28:00 - Philip Mercer Series34:00 - No Social Media40:00 - Rebuilding Castles42:00 - World War 1 meets Star Wars?Please visit my website to get more information: ⁠⁠http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ ⁠⁠🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.⁠⁠YouTube @jeffclarkofficial ⁠⁠⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:Spotify:⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?i=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2⁠⁠ ApplePodcast:⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 ⁠⁠🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthor⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clark⁠⁠Twitter (X): ⁠⁠https://x.com/officialjsclark⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠http://jeffclarkofficial.com/⁠⁠

Lt Commander turned thriller author Robert Adamcik joins me to talk his new book “The Waveforce Affair”, naval warfare, and his thoughts on the Pentagon today.Bob served as a Surface Warfare officer in Operation Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Stabilize, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, Bob still works with the Navy as a contractor testing out some of the newest toys and weapons systems before they go live with the fleet. He is also a tour guide for the Battleship Wisconsin. Before he retired Bob was also a test director for guided missile submarines for the Navy, something he'd never done before (at least below the surface). The Martini Squad Adventures series is out now, and Adamcik just released the second book THE WAVEFORCE AFFAIR. You can also check out his other books in the Gargoyle Series, and follow him on facebook at: Robert AdamcikBookmarks:0:00 - Intro11:00 - Time in the Navy/Desert Storm12:00 - Navigating a Mine Field with a Minesweeper13:00 - Christmas in Iraq15:00 - Thoughts on a War with China17:00 - Martini Squad AdventuresPlease visit my website to get more information: ⁠http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ ⁠🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.⁠YouTube @jeffclarkofficial ⁠⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?i=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2⁠ ApplePodcast:⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 ⁠🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthor⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clark⁠Twitter (X): ⁠https://x.com/officialjsclark⁠Website: ⁠http://jeffclarkofficial.com/⁠

Live with Air Marshall and TOP SHOT Finalist Gary Qusenberry to celebrate the release of his thriller novel Dead to Rights!Gary Quesenberry was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where his parents taught him the value of hard work, patriotism, and commitment to family. His passion for the outdoors and patriotic spirit led him to enlist in the United States Army at the age of seventeen, where he served in the 7th and 24th Infantry Divisions as an artilleryman. Gary is also a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Shortly after leaving the Army, Gary began his law enforcement career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He served as a correctional officer and Special Operations Response Team (SORT) member in FCI Beckley, West Virginia, and United States Penitentiary, Atwater, California. After the events of September 11th, 2001, Gary left the Bureau of Prisons to become a Federal Air Marshal. There, he traveled the world in the service of his country and devoted his time to studying the areas of violence and predatory behavior.Now Gary is the CEO of Quesenberry Personal Defense Training, where he’s developed numerous basic and advanced level courses focused on defensive tactics, and mindset. He has an extensive background in both domestic and foreign counter-terror training and has worked in both the private and corporate sectors to help educate others on the importance of situational awareness, and personal safety.Check out his debut thriller, HOMECOMING, and the follow-up, DEAD TO RIGHTS on Amazon today!Please visit my website to get more information: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.YouTube @jeffclarkofficial ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?i=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clarkTwitter (X): https://x.com/officialjsclarkWebsite: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/

Ally Walker, actress, writer, director, and now debut author joins me to discuss her new book THE LIGHT RUNNER.You might know Ally from TV and film, most notably as Agent June Stahl on SONS OF ANARCHY, but Ally hasn't just been in front of the camera her entire career. As well as being in popular shows like PROFILER, THE PROTECTOR, LONGMIRE, GHOSTED, LA LAW, THE SHIELD, BOSTON LEGAL, LAW AND ORDER SVU, and SONS OF ANARCHY, she's been in the directors chair behind films like FAR MORE and FOR NOMAN WHEREVER YOU ARE.Ally was discovered in a small diner while utilizing her degree in biology as a biochemist sequencing DNA and working in labs when she landed her first role. From there, she was in big movies like UNIVERSAL SOLDIER and more.Now, she's a debut author exploring the metaphysical and alternate realities in THE LIGHT RUNNER. In this episode we talk acting, writing, directing, producing screenplays, and what it takes to make it in Hollywood and the publishing industry.Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro1:50 - The Light Runner16:00 - Award Winning Film "Far More"18:50 - LA Child Welfare System Documentary28:00 - Sons of Anarchy

Kyle Mills, a New York Times Bestselling author of 9 Vince Flynn novels, joins me to celebrate the release of his first book since he handed over the reins to the Mitch Rapp series to Don Bentley.Kyle picked up the pen again and dusted off a familiar character in Salam "Fade" al-Fayed, bringing back a beloved character from Kyle's early days as an author. FADE IN is his second book featuring Fade, and promises to bring more action and thrills. Fans are very excited to see Kyle bring back Fade, and I can tell you this book delivers in more ways than one!Brad Thor described the book as "Wall-to-wall action".Kyle grew up like a military brat, as his father was an FBI Agent and that meant the Mills family lived all over. Kyle has spent time in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Wyoming, and even London. His experience in life as a child of an FBI Agent is obvious through his retelling of special operations, detective work, and intelligence through his novels for the Vince Flynn estate, and now in his second book in the Fade series, FADE IN.Kyle spent time in corporate America, especially banking, before branching out into writing. He has several bestselling books, to include FADE, 9 Vince Flynn novels, and certainly to be a bestseller in, FADE IN.From the pros and cons of A.I., to slapping Mike Tyson in a bar, this episode has it all!Find more about Kyle Mills, Fade In, and more at Kylemills.comBookmarks:5:00 - Authors Equity: A New Endeavor10:00 - A.I.32:00 - Some New Characters36:00 - Mitch Rapp41:00 - Slapping Mike Tyson🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⁠⁠⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?si=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ⁠ApplePodcast:⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 ⁠⁠🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthor⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clark⁠⁠Twitter (X): ⁠⁠https://x.com/officialjsclark⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ ⁠⁠

Will Wester has worked at the highest levels of business and government, including stints in the White House. An avid fisherman and athlete, Webster has completed over 120 marathons. In this episode he joins me to discuss his new book ROCKETS RED GLARE.ROCKETS RED GLARE his Webster's first book, but he's not alone. Joined by Dick Locate, an award-winning, Los Angeles Times bestselling author of numerous criminal novels, including The Talk Show Murders with Al Roker.In this episode we talk Artificial Intelligence, writing books, the current political climate, and more. Grab your copy: Amazon.com🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⁠⁠⁠⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:Spotify:⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?si=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ⁠⁠ApplePodcast:⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 ⁠⁠⁠🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthor⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clark⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X): ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/officialjsclark⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ ⁠⁠

Andrew Warren, author of the international bestselling Thomas Caine thriller series joins for a second time to celebrate the re-release of his bestselling Thomas Caine series, fresh with a new cover!Decades of experience in the film and television industry have given Andrew a love for cinematic storytelling, and he's been lucky enough to work as a writer, story consultant, and post supervisor in Hollywood amongst multiple mainstream projects and movies.His book, TOKYO BLACK, is out now with not just a fresh cover, but more great Thomas Caine releases on the way. About the book:The CIA betrayed him. Now they need his help…Thomas Caine was the CIA’s deadliest killer. Then he was burned, betrayed, and left for dead.Now he survives off the grid, currently in Pattaya, Thailand. But when a feud with local criminals lands him in jail, his old CIA masters return with an offer he can’t refuse.🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⁠⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?si=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ApplePodcast:⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 ⁠🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthor⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clark⁠Twitter (X): ⁠https://x.com/officialjsclark⁠Website: ⁠http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ ⁠

On this livestream, one of Jeff’s favorite people and extremely talented author, Claire Isenthal, returns to talk the follow up to her debut best-selling novel THE RISING ORDER, with THE NEW ORDER.A graduate of Purdue University, Claire worked in digital marketing and ad sales for over ten years before taking the leap into publishing. After leaving Google, Claire began penning what became her debut novel, and an immediate bestseller.Her debut novel, THE RISING ORDER, was an Amazon Bestseller that masterfully dove into the psychological side of societal threats from both the protagonist’s and antagonist’s points of view.In this episode we discuss what it took to dive back into these characters once again, juggling life as a mom and activist while writing, and the importance of social media and connecting with your audience.And of course, general shenanigans as Jeff and Claire catch up officially to celebrate the book launch.🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?si=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clarkTwitter (X): https://x.com/officialjsclarkWebsite: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/

My guest tonight is the founder and head coach of Training for Warriors Martin Rooney. Martin is a coach of fighters across the globe, an all-conference athlete, and former member of the US Bobsled team, now turned into a thriller author with his fiction debut BLOOD FEUD.Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/42IieeXAn internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University.Martin was a four-time All Conference, and four-time MVP performer in Track and Field at Furman and a member of the United States Bobsled team. Following his exposure to MMA in the mid 1990s, Martin began training with Renzo Gracie and started training fighters shortly afterward. Since the foundation of the TFW system, Martin has traveled around the world to train, compete, and conduct seminars and help prepare world class athletes and coaches. Martin has been the martial arts consultant to the NY Giants and the NY Jets and a coach on the IFL World Team Champion New York Pitbulls. Martin is currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under UFC fighter Ricardo Almeida and a black belt in Kodokan Judo under Olympian Teimoc Johnston-Ono.Martin and the TFW system has been featured on ESPN, ESPN2, Spike TV, Sports New York, Fox Sports Net, Fox Fight Game, the NFL Network, HDnet, NBC.com, Bodybuilding.com, tmuscle.com and in the New York Times, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Journal, Muscle and Fitness, The Sporting News, Stack Magazine, FIGHT!, Fight Sport, Fighters Only, Grappling and Sports Illustrated for Kids.find more at: jeffclarkofficial.comBookmarks:0:00 - Intro5:55 - Little Hinges Swing Big Doors8:12 - Hope Lodge18:30 - Blood FeudThriller27:00 - Invest in Books36:00 - Training For Warriors4`:30 - Don't Let the Start Stop YouJeff's Swag: Hat and Shirt by Stay The Course Industries🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3isi=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clarkTwitter (X): https://x.com/officialjsclarkWebsite: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ =============================

On this special livestream there is not one, but TWO awesome guests and for good reason. Lord Alexander Hawke is back in action. That’s cause for a celebration.Ryan Steck, also known as The Real Book Spy, is an author and thriller junkie behind the pen on the latest Hawke thriller. Having been a massive Hawke fan himself, Steck was also a good personal friend to the late Ted Bell, and there was nobody better to pick up the mantle and continue the legacy after Bell’s passing. Considered one of the hardest-working people in publishing, Steck built the most trusted source in literary fiction in The Real Book Spy from the ground up, turning it from a simple blog to a million+ viewed website per year, and the go-to source for all the breaking news in fiction publishing.Byrdie Bell is the daughter of the late legend Ted Bell and an avid Hawk advocate, amongst juggling life as a mother, actress, and model. Bell appeared in Rolling Stones’ Shine a Light by Martin Scorsese, as well as the Israeli version of Big Brother. At age 18 Byrdie began modeling, appearing in numerous publications including Bloomingdale’s and Club Monaco. Byrdie is the descendent of Colonel William Byrd II, the founder of Richmond, Virginia.The late Ted Bell was Vice-Chairman of the Board and World-Wide Creative Director for Young & Rubicam, one of the world’s largest advertising agencies. Before becoming a novelist Bell was President and Chief Creative Officer of Leo Brunett Company. Bell also served as a member on the DOCA Committee for the US Department of Defense, and as an advisor to the Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy at the US Department of State.Bell wrote 12 novels in the Lord Alexander Hawke series before his unfortunate death in 2023. MONARCH, penned by Ryan Steck his long-time editor and friend, is entry number 13 in the Hawke series and a remarkable, gripping, and adventurous tale to get readers back into the legendary series that the late Bell started.Find More at: TheRealBookSpy.com and TedBell.com🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3isi=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clarkTwitter (X): https://x.com/officialjsclarkWebsite: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ =============================

From Top Shot To Bestselling Author: Gary Quesenberry On His New Book HOMECOMING #federalairmarshal #situationalawareness #topshotEver wonder what it’s like to be a Federal Air Marshal? Please visit my website to get more information: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/In this episode, I sit down with Gary Quesenberry, a former Federal Air Marshal who has flown over 2.4 million miles, and a finalist on Top Shot Seasons 3 & 5. We discuss his new thriller novel, HOMECOMING, featuring Case Younger—a complex character navigating danger and personal demons. Gary shares insights on personal defense, situational awareness, and the challenges of protecting passengers at 30,000 feet.Joined by retired Army Major and former CIA Operations Officer Del Roll, we dive deep into military life, human trafficking, Hollywood's portrayal of situational awareness, and the impact of AI on publishing.👉 Stick around for insider stories, expert defense tips, and a glimpse into Gary’s thrilling new novel! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more gripping content.Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro2:00 - Show Start3:32 - Joining the Army7:00 - SECDEF and VP Signal Security Breach Leaks War Plans14:00 - Being the Gray Man21:00 - Day In the Life of an Air Marshall flying 2.4 Million Miles29:00 - Having a Federal Air Marshall on Board32:00 - Personal Situational Awareness36:00 - Personal Defense Books40:00 - Human Trafficking47:00 - Jason Bourne and Hollywood Situational Awareness50:00 - Becoming an Author and Writing1:04:00 - AI Theft of the Publishing Industry1:15:00 - Case Younger TrilogyFind more at garyquesenberry.com🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify: Course of Action ApplePodcast: Course of Action on ApplePods🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clarkTwitter (X): https://x.com/officialjsclarkWebsite: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/

Paul Vecchiet, a former USAF Civil Engineer joins me to discuss everything from UFOs to Extraterrestrials, technology limits, natural disasters, and why we can't, and won't go back to the MOON (hint: there's a listening station by another life form there!)Paul is the author of THE DISCLOSURE PARADOX, a book inspired by his transformative meditation experiences, real life experiences, and event that changed his outlook forever. Paul has no only made contact with other life, but has routine contact with a group called "The Watchers", who watch over Earth as a classroom experiment with limitations on everything from weapons to natural resources.In this discussion we also talk the military industrial complex, its power, and why it is much more powerful than any government. Don't forget to follow jeffclarkofficial.com for all the official info on podcast guests and more.Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro5:00- Show start7:15 - Writing10:33 - Foreign Technology Division16:40 - Suppressed Truths32:00 - Red Orbs at Malmstrom AFB43:00 - Prophesies and Alternate Timelines48:00 - The disclosure paradox52:00 - Super Soldiers and the Military Industrial ComplexFind more about Paul at https://thedisclosureparadox.com/🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?si=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clarkTwitter (X): https://x.com/officialjsclarkWebsite: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ =============================

All things Archery with Tanker veteran Sam Westfall in this new episode!Sam Westfall is an Army veteran, serial entrepreneur, and competitive archer with a passion for community building and innovation. Leveraging decades of experience in hunting and shooting sports, Sam uses archery as a tool for therapy, empowerment, and connection, particularly within the military and veteran communities. Sam is also serving as an IVMF Bunker Labs Ambassador for 2025. Archery N Motion uses innovative technology to create realistic scenarios for archers of all experience levels. Valor Archery Challenge is a new archery experience for all experience levels that veterans and active duty have to experience for themselves!

Mark Greaney is a #1 New York Time bestselling author of The Gray Man series, and joins the show to talk his 14th Gray Man novel featuring Court Gentry.In MIDNIGHT BLACK, Court Gentry finds himself on a rescue mission only the Gray Man will go on. With his lover imprisoned in a Russian gulag, the Gray Man will stop at nothing to free her in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.A winter sunrise over the great plains of Russia is no cause for celebration. The temperature barely rises above zero, and the guards at Penal Colony IK22 are determined to take their misery out on the prisoners—chief among them, one Zoya Zakharova. Once a master spy for Russian foreign intelligence, then the partner and lover of the Gray Man, she has information the Kremlin wants, and they don't care what they have to do to get it.But if they think a thousand miles of frozen wasteland and the combined power of the Russian police state is enough to protect them, they don't know the Gray Man. He's coming, and no one's safe.Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro5:00 - Show Starts8:00 - Book Tour and Self-driving Cars13:20 - Trip to Staccato Headquarters19:11 - Russian Research24:00 - New Ukraine Drone Technology30:00 - New Book MIDNIGHT BLACK and Russian Penal Colonies39:00 - Washington Post Articles and Havannah Syndrome43:00 - Russia and Ukraine War, next Gray Man novel, and more newsLinks to supporting articles:https://www.csce.gov/press-releases/hearing-russias-shadow-war-on-nato/https://www.csce.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Spotlight-on-the-Shadow-War-Website.pdf

Lewis Manalo, a US Army Veteran and co-founder of Old Glory Studios joins the live stream to talk about his time in combat, video games, and getting control of the “Clancyverse”.Lewis was the lead writer for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint and Ghost Recon: Wildlands, and was responsible for wrangling the multiple titles in the Tom Clancy video games series affectionately known as the “Clancyverse” at video game developer Ubisoft.Now, Manalo is continuing his success in the video game industry with Old Glory Studios. Old Glory Studios recently announced its upcoming game Victory’s Grave: Outflank, an intense team-based PvP shooter set in a post-apocalyptic version of 1980s Eastern Europe. This first game in Old Glory’s portfolio is in line with the studio’s brand of Combat Games Made By Combat Veterans.Check out Victory's Grave: Outflank and Old Glory Studios at oldglorystudios.usBookmarks:0:00 - Stream Start4:30- Show Start13:00 - Writing w/ Don Winslow19:00 - The Clancyverse24:00 - Splinter Cell and Michael Ironside25:00 - Ghost Recon: Breakpoint and Jon Bernthal29:00 - Old Glory Studios35:00 - Starting a Video Game From Scratch37: 00 - Victory's Grave: Outflank44:00 - Rise of E-Sports54:00 - Working with Motion Capture Tech

Juan Perez, a US Marine Corp Veteran, Scout Sniper, and a 10-year Chicago Police Officer knows what it takes to overcome adversity and rebuild a life of purpose. After transitioning out of the military, JP faced personal struggles including PTSD, career misalignment, and multiple failed relationships. Determined to rise above his circumstances, he transformed life through fitness, nutrition, and mindset.As the founder of the VetRise Academy, he resigned from his law enforcement career and JP now dedicates his life to helping veterans lead themselves with discipline, resilience, and accountability. Through customized fitness and nutrition programs that emphasize sustainable habits and self-leadership, JP empowers others to break through excuses and achieve long-term success.JP also hosts the VetRise Podcast where he shares strategies for overcoming life’s challenges and more.Bookmarks:5:00 - Show Starts/Intro7:00 - Join Marines11:15 - Scout Sniper53:00 - VetRise Academy1:08:00 - Cold Plunge1:14:00 - Holistic Health

Ryan is a twelve-year veteran Navy helicopter pilot and mission commander who was part of a joint interagency special operations task force during Operation MARTILLO. He deployed numerous times throughout Central and South America combating drug cartels and criminal organizations. He was medically separated after sustaining injuries during an emergency landing. While recovering, he worked as an investigator for JAG. He was also a search and rescue pilot and an instructor. Ryan still works for the Department of Defense where he manages prototype UAS development programs. His debut, Blood and Treasure, releases July 22, 2025. Bookmarks: 0:00 - Intro/5 Minute Countdown 4:45 - Show Starts 9:00 - Flying Drug Busts and Operation Martillo 13:00 - Slidebelt Survivor Belt 2.018:00 - Collecting Roman Coins 20:00 - Starting in Writing 47:00 - Roman Coin Giveaway 49:00 - Blood & Treasure 55:00 - International Space Station 1:00:00 - Traveling

Jenna is a US Navy Veteran and founder of The Millennial Veterans Group. Jenna has amassed a big following on social media with her advocacy for veteran transition and connecting “millennial” veterans (and others) to transition resources. As a veteran herself, Jenna started the “Millennial Veterans Group” on Facebook and started using her voice to help her fellow veterans build a community, and has been an advocate for veteran’s issues for years. She also started a podcast called “Vet Chats”, which ran for over a year and connected veterans all across the world with live shows on IG and eventually recorded episodes distributed on podcast platforms. In this episode we talk military transition and how veterans transition from service, the demands of finding community, and the challenges behind finding yourself once you leave the military. We also discuss the tragic wildfire outbreak in California, Women veterans programs, Archery for veterans, and the recently approved Junior Enlisted Members pay increase. Jenna also authored the “Veteran Workbook”, a transitional guide to help veterans not just transition from military to civilian life, but to help navigate the new life post service. Bookmarks: 0:00 - Intro/Countdown 5:03 - Getting Started 11:00 - TikTok Ban and other Social Media 19:00 - Junior Enlisted Pay Bump 25:00- California Wildfires 29:00 - Millennial Veterans Group 28:00 - Creative Writing/Novel Writing 55:00- New Jersey Women Veterans Nonprofit 58:00 - Veterans and Archery 60:00 - Future Plans, Endeavors, and Goals