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
My Red War book tour is going to be a good one. I hope you’ll be able to join me at one of these fantastic events as I enjoy meeting my fans and talking writing, Rapp, and anything else you’re wondering about. Minnesota September 25, 7:00 pm Barnes & Noble 2100 North Snelling Avenue Roseville, … more
In Part 2 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
In this three-part series, 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 the process now that it … more
Fans often ask me about what I liked to read when I was young and which books and authors have influenced my writing over the years. When I was a kid, books were my world. My imagination was already in overdrive so reading about chasing bad guys and fighting off monsters just added fuel to … more
The Red War artwork was just released. I have to say, I’m very happy to know that Mitch Rapp will be operating under such cool cover (pun intended) for his next mission. I’m nearly finished with the manuscript and am excited to see how the book will be received by fans. If you haven’t read … more
