Episode 78

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6th Aug 2024

Steve Stratton - A Warrior's Path

In this conversation, Travis Davis interviews Steve Stratton, an award-winning author and former military communications specialist. They discuss Steve's latest book, A Warrior's Path, which is the origin story of his protagonist in the Shadow Tears series. They also talk about character development, the use of technology in storytelling, and the recent assassination attempt on President Trump. Steve shares insights from his military and intelligence background, and they both express their excitement for upcoming events like Killer Nashville and Brochacon. The conversation covers various topics related to security and protection, including the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan, the importance of advanced teams in security planning, the challenges of securing open venues, and the need for situational awareness in public spaces. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with explosives and the significance of historical sites like Normandy. The hosts express their interest in attending BowsherCon in Nashville.

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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.