Author: theirritatedprepper

Growing up in the Ozarks, David spent a great deal of his time growing up with his Grandfather, learning how to fish, hunt, and trap. Additionally, he learned many of the old skills such as how to hold a star drill (which by the way I would not do for anyone now that my Grandfather is gone), hack a rail road tie and how to make hand made shake shingles. Joining the Marine Corps (0341) at the age of 17, he enjoyed his time in the grunts, but switched over to Counterintelligence after picking up Sergeant. Staying with the USMC for just over 20 years, he retired in 1998 at the age of 38, attaining the rank of CWO-2. After retiring he has worked for a few different government agencies and as a contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Still active as a contractor, he enjoys writing in what spare time he can find, with his first published book coming out in May 2019, “Lone Star Odyssey”. His second book in the series should be out late fall 2019. Living in Texas with his wife and kids, most of his time outside of work is spent with his wife and kids, their horses and dogs, and with repairs around the ranch.

Almost there

Just a quick update, I’m almost ready to hit the button to publish book six of the Lone Star Odyssey series. Thank you to everyone that has hung around with me on this journey. I know some were hoping that Talon would finally make it home in this one, but due to delays, he won’t. That’s all I have right now for everyone and again, thank you for sticking with the story. S/F David

Writing

Just a quick update for everyone. With volleyball and skating season over I will have some time to get some writing finished up. Book six of Talon saga is coming along nicely and has a couple of twists and turns. Trying to be real with the estimate, but my best guess is the beginning of June.

Of course, a lot depends on the situation in the Middle East. I’m still working on a program with the DOW and that takes up 10-12 hours a day during the week. You know the old saying about “interesting times”, well that’s where we are.

Right now I’ve kind of shelved the “Broken Chronicles” as I haven’t received much feedback from readers. After I finish the next two Lone Star books I’ll take another look at that series.

Not directly related to my books, but kind of is, are some of the things that are happening in states passing laws restricting the 2d amendment. I encourage everyone to get involved. One of the things that really bugs me is that some politicians treat the 2d amendment as if it’s not an amendment. If they attacked and treated the 1st amendment like they do the 2d everyone would be protesting. As far as I’m concerned, there isn’t a gun problem, there is a parent problem. Growing up in the 60s and 70s we all had gun racks in our trucks and drove to school with them. No one even locked there vehicles back then. We never had a single incident with either guns or knives. What does that say about our society.

I’ll leave it there and get off my soapbox. Hope everyone has a great weekend. S/F. David

Update

Just a note to let everyone know that book one of the “Broken Chronicles” and book five of the “Lone Star Odyssey” series are free on Kindle for the next 24 hours. Book six of Lone Star Odyssey will be out this summer. S/F

New Series

My new series, “The Broken Chronicles” book one will be out in a couple of weeks. While still fiction and post apocalyptic, the main character has to deal with a very real case of post catastrophe PTSD. Of course when the world goes to hell it doesn’t help much for coping with his existing problems.

One of the things I’m doing is talking to many of my fellow veterans and incorporating their experiences into the series.

I hope everyone enjoys the new series, and if anyone has some service related PTSD experiences they want to share, please reach out.

Again thank you, take care and let me know what you think of the new series.

P.S. Book six of the Lone Star Odyssey series will be out soon. There will be at least one more book (7) after this one.

S/F