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Adventure with a Badge
Law Enforcement may come in all kinds, both international and domestic, but they all wear a shield that stands for much more than the one wearing it. How do their adventures inspire your writings, and how do their principals extend into other aspects of your life, or stories?
A retired detective sergeant, Bruce Robert Coffin is an award-winning novelist and short story writer. He is the author of the Detective Byron Mysteries, co-author of the Turner and Mosley Files (with LynDee Walker), and author of the forthcoming Detective Justice Mysteries.
Bruce Robert Coffin - Author (Thriller/Action)
LynDee Walker writes about strong women who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. Her books have appeared on finalist lists for the Agatha and Thriller awards—and once, on a major national bestsellers list smack in between two of her writing heroes. An award winning journalist, LynDee covered everything from ribbon cuttings and high school football to capital murder trials and high level police corruption before turning to fiction where she’s written 19 novels in three series, so she’s usually writing when she's not juggling laundry and children's sports schedules.
LynDee Walker - Author (Thriller/Action)
Moderated by Author Dennis Royer

John Gilstrap is the award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over two dozen thrillers. His works have been translated into 23 languages. A former firefighter and EMT, John is an explosives and hazardous materials safety expert and has extensive knowledge of firearms and weapons systems. He lives in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
John Gilstrap - Author (Thriller)
I was raised in PA (my childhood was a series of traumatic situations but really assisted me into forming me into a very successful Undercover Operative), went to college in Maine, worked as a Maine Game Warden for 30 years, 20 years involved in covert operations. I was recognized and received numerous awards for my work. I married my high school sweetheart and we had/have 4 children, all grown and married giving us 6 grandchildren.
William Livezey - Author (True Crime)