It’s a new year and that means I’ve been at my desk poring over 2018’s events to see how well I did at anticipating—and maybe even predicting—the things playing out in the news. The past year didn’t disappoint as technology moved forward and some shady world leaders returned to their old tricks. As always, there … more
I’ll admit right now that I’m pretty sentimental when it comes to holiday music. Once December comes, I like to string up lights, grab some eggnog, and revisit my favorite Christmas songs from when I was a kid. The other day I teed up Elvis Christmas while I was diving into a fight scene with … more
In case you missed the videos, interviews, and reviews from my Red War tour, here are a few recaps to catch you up on what people wanted to know while I was on the road promoting my latest book. It was clear to me as I traveled around the country that Mitch Rapp is … more
I always enjoy getting out of my office and meeting fans as I make my way around the country during book tours. This year was no exception. As usual, I kicked off Red War pub day (September 25) with a stop at Barnes & Noble in Roseville, Minnesota. This was the first bookstore that hosted … more
Mitch Rapp is back in the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list October 14, 2018! Thanks to everyone who has purchased Red War, shared reviews, and recommended the book to others. I’ve been overwhelmed by the number of fans who have sent me encouraging emails and posted comments on social media. Without all of … more
One of the most exciting moments as a writer is watching my ideas come together into an actual book. Then pub day arrives and that book is released to the world. What will fans think? Once you read Red War, I hope you’ll let me know. Thanks to everyone for your ongoing support and for … more
In celebration of Red War’s release later this month, I decided to round up some Rapp trivia to see how well you know Mitch’s world. Even I, the keeper of the Rapp torch, can’t always remember every last detail in these books. Fortunately I know someone who can. I reached out to Ryan the Rappologist … more
If you didn’t read Enemy of the State when it was released in hardback last summer, now’s your chance to catch up on what you’ve missed in the series. I brought back several characters from Mitch’s past. It was a lot of fun to discover what they’ve been up to for the last few years. … more
Have you ever read a book and instantly had an idea for a title that perfectly captured the spirit of the story? If so, congratulations. You’ve just waltzed through creating a book title—one of the hardest parts of publishing. I speak from experience. Most often, I steer clear of naming my novels, but when I … more
In Part 3 of Stepping Into Vince Flynn’s Shoes, I share my process for dissecting the Mitch Rapp series, how I prepared to write the first book after Vince’s death, and how Rapp is now evolving and responding to today’s threats. I first posted about this in September 2015. Here I’ve updated my thoughts on … more
