Episode 54

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2nd Feb 2024

Brett Allen - Sly Fox Hollow - Author - Veteran

Brett Allen, a former Army officer turned author, joins Travis Davis on the Alter Ecke podcast. Brett shares his background in the military and how he transitioned to a writing career. He discusses his writing process, genre preferences, and his latest book, Sly Fox Hollow. Brett also talks about his marketing challenges as a self-published author and the potential benefits of traditional publishing. He shares his research methods for historical fiction and reflects on the impact of his military experience on his writing. Finally, Brett discusses his hobbies and where listeners can find his books.

Takeaways

  • Transitioning from a military career to writing requires perseverance and a passion for storytelling.
  • Self-publishing offers creative freedom but requires effective marketing strategies to reach a wider audience.
  • Research is crucial for historical fiction, and accuracy adds depth and authenticity to the story.
  • Military experience can provide inspiration for writing, but it may not always translate directly into serious or non-humorous content.
  • Maintaining a balanced life and engaging in hobbies outside of writing is essential for overall well-being.
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Have you ever thought about writing your first book? After writing my first novel, I wanted to uncover how other authors went from an idea to a published book. Hopefully, you can find the motivation to take your idea to a printed book. We are here to motivate you; once you publish it, we can have you on the Author Eche. Tell Us Your Story.

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Travis Davis

Travis is the author of thrillers Flames of Deception and Cobalt: The Rise and Fall of the Great Reset. He is also the author of One of Four: World War One Through the Eyes of an Unknown Soldier. Travis is An Air Force Brat who grew up in Arkansas, Spain, New York, and California. He joined the US Army at 17 years old as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist and was stationed in the various forts in the United States and Germany, where he met his beautiful wife. During his three tours in Germany, he conducted hundreds of border patrols along the East-West German border and Czechoslovakia-West German border. Where he saw first-hand communism and its oppression of its citizens, he retired from the US Army, where his last duty assignment was as Assistant Operations Sergeant of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, Louisiana. He is a lifetime member of the Sergeant Morales Club and received multiple awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal.
When he is not writing or working, Travis enjoys exercising, traveling (he loves a good road trip), baking different loaves of bread, and just relaxing in his backyard with friends and family while having a cold beer. He currently lives in Allen, Texas, with his wife of 36 years; he has three adult children: two daughters living in Arkansas, one son living in Northern Virginia, and eight wonderful grandchildren.

“Travis never met a stranger,” his wife always says.