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In this episode of "That's Criminal," host John Stamp sits down with thriller author Eric Bishop, best known for his book "The Body Man." The episode kicks off with a lighthearted conversation about the monitoring of our browser histories and who might be watching (and laughing) at our online activity. From there, the two delve into more serious topics, including the challenges of social media for authors.



Bishop shares his personal journey into the world of writing, including the highs and lows of the query process. He reflects on how his persistence paid off, with his fourth attempt at getting published leading to the success of "The Body Man." Throughout the episode, Bishop provides insights into his creative process, from how he came up with the idea for "The Body Man" to his approach to writing and the publishing industry. Listeners will gain valuable insights into what it takes to bring a novel to life and navigate the ever-changing landscape of the publishing business.



Overall, this episode of "That's Criminal" is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of writing and publishing. Whether you're an aspiring author or simply a fan of thrillers, you won't want to miss this engaging conversation between John Stamp and Eric Bishop.



ABOUT ERIC BISHOP:

Eric grew up in Connecticut, and like many of us relocated or fled to the South after college. After becoming restless, moves to the Rockies and the Pacific Northwest occurred before finally heading back East to raise a family. After many years in corporate America, he turned his passion for the written word and dreams of crafting a novel into reality. His debut novel The Body Man came out in November 2021. Eric now lives in the foothills of South Carolina where you can normally find him exploring the great outdoors most weekends all the while dreaming up the next great novel.



Follow Eric Bishop:

Website: https://ericbishop.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/epbauthor

IG: https://instagram.com/epbauthor


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In this episode of That's Criminal with John Stamp, I welcome thriller author Matt Scott back to the show to discuss his latest book, The Ayatollah Takedown, the thrilling conclusion to his Surviving the Lion's Den trilogy. Join us as we delve into the plot and characters of Matt's latest novel, talk about the craft of writing, and how Matt developed his characters and plot twists throughout the series. As the trilogy deals with international intrigue and geopolitics, we also explore some of the real-world issues that inspired the story and how Matt researched and integrated them into his writing.



Listeners can expect an engaging and insightful conversation about the thriller genre and the writing process with one of its most exciting new voices. So tune in to this episode of That's Criminal with John Stamp to hear from Matt Scott and discover the secrets behind The Ayatollah Takedown.



About Matt Scott:

Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, where he had the honor of studying under former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), General Sam Wilson, who was the college's president and initially introduced Matt to the world of espionage. During his subsequent studies, Matt became fascinated by the CIA and read dozens of non-fiction books related to Middle East politics, spy craft, the CIA’s war against terrorism, tales of clandestine spies and double agents, and memoirs of former agency directors.
 
Matt grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia, and currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Amanda. When he’s not writing, Matt works as a professional financial analyst and amateur golden retriever wrangler. 


Book Buy-Links

Surviving the Lion's Den

The Iranian Deception

The Ayatollah Takedown


Follow Matt Scott on Social Media

Facebook: @MattScottBooks

Twitter: @MattScottBooks

Instagram: @MattScottBooks

Author Website: https://mattscottbooks.com




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Hey everybody this is the TCP and I am John Stamp, Tiger-dog has ditched me tonight. It is really nice out and he is laying outside under a tree.
 Only one announcement tonight. Ty Benhoff 2 is a wrap. I’m thinking of a couple tentative titles, the one I’m
leaning on right now is Overmatch. Don’t know, the hardest part of this whole writing thing is A: coming up with a title and B reducing 100,000 words to a blurb on the back cover. It’s a work in progress, and now I’m editing, which is not my favorite part, but the big lift is over. Hopefully Overmatch, or
whatever I end up calling the second Ty Benhoff novel is heading your way before fall. We’ll see.
Oh, and like I kind of hinted at over time, Billy West did in fact steal the show from Ty. She turned out to be pretty awesome, a good contrast to Ty. She might need her own book at some point. At the least I need to figure out how to make her a recurring character. I’ll figure it out.
 Anyway, continued thanks for the reviews and comments of not only That’s Criminal but the books as well. And yes I have gotten the message that many of you would like to see Alex and Charlie from Brother’s Keeper back, and yes I’ve been working on it. I just haven’t nailed down the right plot yet. A sequel to Brother’s Keeper isn’t a no. It’s a, to be determined at this point. Stay tuned.
 Alright.
 Tonight, I get to talk to Steve Stratton, Author of Shadow Tier, A Lance Bear Wolf Thriller
Steve Stratton is a veteran of the United States Army and former member of the Secret Service. He started his military career at the White House
Communications Agency supporting the needs of Presidents Ford and Carter, Vice Presidents Rockefeller and Mondale and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. His work took him around the world introducing him to new cultures, ways of thinking, and the various agencies tasked with projecting and protecting American interests abroad. The jump to the US Secret Service was an easy transition but after several years and an election campaign, Steve left for the commercial sector.
Steve was awarded his Green Beret in 1986. From the 80’s through 2000 he deployed with 20th Special Forces on counter-drug and training missions
in the SOUTHCOM region. His civilian contractor time includes support for USCENTCOM, USSOCOM, and several intelligence agencies. Today he develops cyber security products that support the warfighter and intelligence community. When he is not working, you can find him mountain biking, trout fishing, or hunting in Colorado.
 Find Steve on Instagram @stevestrattonusa and on his website at https://stevenstrattonusa.com 
Thanks to Crush Limbo for the music
Tripecoh Media LLC.

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F.X. Regan was a police officer in a major metropolitan police
department and an FBI special agent and SWAT team member. He retired with more
than thirty-three years of law enforcement service and had a storied career
working on several high-profile investigations. He retired as the special agent
in charge of a large FBI field division and went on to become a Vice President
and COO for corporate security at two large companies.
AREA 51: Project Sapphire and AREA 51: Project Onyx are the
beginning of a planned series of novellas that involve crime and intrigue at
the secret government base known as Area 51. AREA 51: Project Lunar Dust will
be available in June.
F.X. Regan has penned two full-length novels featuring dismissed
FBI agent turned Private Investigator CJ Hawk that involve murder, conspiracy,
and rogue government operations in Washington, D.C. A third novel is in
development, and all are inspired by actual events including murders in the
Nation's Capital. They are with agents and editors and will be in publication
soon.
A third series featuring Fairfax County, Virginia Detective
Sergeant Kiki Diaz is in production and the first novella, Rosslyn Station will
be out in early fall 2023.
Keep up with all of his work at www.FXRegan.com and follow him
on Twitter and Instagram @FXRegan.

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Here we go everybody this is the TCP and I am John Stamp, Tiger-dog has ditched me tonight. It's nice outside so he is in the backyard
trying to convince himself he can still run down squirrels.

First off, Wraith of Sheltermount with the new cover is live in both paperback and Kindle, check it out. Jeff Hayes at Plasmafire Graphics did a
fantastic job capturing the tone of the book. I’m glad you guys like it.
 
Second, continuing my wholehearted thanks for your continuing support for Brother’s Keeper, Blood Red Ivory, and Spoilers on Audible. Thank you for all the
support and compliments you’ve sent.
 
Tonight, I’m talking to Anne Howard, Author of Escape from Mariupol: A Survivor's True Story tells the tale of Adoriana Marik
 
Anne is a true crime author and practicing attorney in the state of Connecticut. She is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal,
Quebec, and an honor graduate of the University of Cincinnati, College of Law.
 
Escape from Mariupol follows Adoriana Marik, in her escape from war-torn Mariupol after spending five weeks underground during the worst
bombing and fighting. 

You can find Anne on Twitter @AKHAuthor

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Here we go, everybody, this is the TCP and I am John Stamp, Tiger-dog is here with me tonight, but he is already asleep so, don't plan on any witty commentary coming from that guy.
 First off, Wraith of Sheltermount with the new cover is live in both paperback and kindle, check it out. Jeff Hayes at Plasmafire graphics did a
fantastic job capturing the tone of the book. I’m glad you guys like it.
 Second, continuing my wholehearted thanks for your continuing support for Brother’s Keeper, Blood Red Ivory, and Spoilers on Audible. Thank you for all the
support and compliments you’ve sent.
 Tonight, I’m talking to TJ Champitto, Author of Shadowmaker.
 T.J. Champitto is the Amazon bestselling author of The Medina Device, which was given the 2020 PenCraft Award for literary excellence, the Maxy Award for Best Thriller, and was a finalist for the Silver Falchion Award at the 2021 Nashville International Writers Conference. His latest novel, The Shadowmaker, received a 2022 Literary Titan Award and has been critically acclaimed around the globe.
 World-renowned thief, Henry Sirola, has a secret. He’s also an FBI informant. When he’s given a new assignment by the Croatian mob to retrieve a priceless artifact, he knows it could be the biggest score of his life, but he needs to keep his two worlds from colliding. Henry and his associates embark on a mission that takes them to Brazil and home again where an assassin strikes at the heart of their crew. Now, hunting down a cold-blooded killer, Henry embarks on an international quest for the truth through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to the cafes and castles of Italy to the back alleys of Zürich. His battle for
survival uncovers his troubled past and takes him through the dark underworld of organized crime into a pursuit of self-discovery as the battle between good
and evil turns personal.


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