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Welcome to episode 86 of the Course of Action podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Terrence McCauley, an award-winning and bestselling author known for his captivating westerns, crime novels, and his latest novella, "Chicago '63." Terrence McCauley is a talented author with a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of the publishing industry. In this episode, Terrence shares insights into the process of publishing and submitting work for awards, as well as discusses the importance of finding the right publisher or agent who understands and appreciates your writing style. Terrence emphasizes the significance of researching and targeting the right awards for your genre and style of writing, and investing in your writing through award submission. He provides tips on crafting a compelling submission package, including a well-written synopsis and a captivating excerpt. Terrence delves into the art of fiction writing and the elements that make a story engaging. He shares his approach to character development, emphasizing the importance of creating relatable and multi-dimensional characters. Terrence discusses the significance of plot structure and pacing in keeping readers hooked from beginning to end. He offers advice on balancing dialogue and narrative to create a seamless reading experience. The Novella vs. The Novel Terrence explores the unique challenges and advantages of writing novellas compared to novels. He discusses how novellas allow authors to explore a specific theme or idea in a concise and focused manner. Terrence shares his experience writing "Chicago '63" and how the novella format allowed him to capture the essence of the story in a shorter length. Chicago '63 is a gripping novella about the first African-American Secret Service Agent surrounded around a dark conspiracy and the sitting President's office travel to the windy city. Jeff and Terrence share their love for cigars and how they have become a part of his writing routine, especially while writing Chicago '63. He discusses how cigars help him relax, focus, and find inspiration during the writing process. Terrence explains the connection between cigars and the contemplative nature of writing, creating a conducive environment for creativity. Get your copy of Chicago '63 today: https://amzn.to/4bxqIcp Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:45 - History Lesson 5:40 - Westerns 13:00 - Publishing Awards 15:30 - Writing Fiction 18:20 - Ghostwriting 21:40 - Cigar Rundown 31:00 - New Novella/Chicago '63 41:40 - The Dossier Question Find more about Terrence McCauley at terrencemccauley.com Find more about “The Dossier” and Jeff Circle at: jeffcircle.com/the-dossier/ Subscribe: @jeffclarkofficial Sign Up: Jeffclarkofficial.com/contact Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... Instagram @officialJSClark Facebook @officialJSClark X/Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial Listen on ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Listen on Spotify.com/Course of Action
Episode 55 with Abraham Bolden, the 1st African-American Secret Service Agent assigned to a presidential detail & handpicked by JFK. He shares his amazing story, which includes how his knowledge of a plot to assassinate JFK in Chicago led to him getting framed & locked up to suppress the information from ever reaching The Warren Commission.
Guest: Abraham Bolden 1st African American Secret Service Agent handpicked by JFK himself. Topic: Multiple plots to kill Kennedy before the fatal Dallas shooting. Part Two of Two.
Guest: Abraham Bolden 1st African American Secret Service Agent handpicked by JFK himself. Topic: Multiple plots to kill Kennedy before the fatal Dallas shooting. Part One of Two.
Abraham Bolden was the 1st African American Secret Service Agent on White House detail, handpicked by President Kennedy himself. Bolden was not on duty that fateful day in Dallas and that haunts him to this day. He fully believes that had he only been there, that somehow, someway, he would have found away to keep the president alive, even if that meant taking that fatal bullet himself
Good afternoon folks. The JFK if conspiracy is the biggest conspiracy in history. The consequences of President Kennedy’s assassination resound to today. But what about the first line of defense for the young president; the secret service. Abraham Bolden was the first African American Secret Service Agent handpicked by President John F Kennedy himself. Courage comes in many guises. As for myself, well, I have always gravitated towards and been inspired by men of peace. This afternoon it’s the President John Kennedy assassination. Oh and by the way…All the rumors you have ever heard about the assassination... are true. Strap in and hang on. Here we go. Good afternoon I am pleased to welcome to Night Fright for the very first time live on the phone a true American hero Abraham Bolden.