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30 Second Interview with….Bob Mayer

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James Lipton and the Actors Studio did it for actors…..Now, I’m doing it for writers.

Bob Mayer has had quite the career.

Graduating from West Point, he went on to serve in Special Forces (Green Berets), commanded an A-Team battalion operation, and served in many ‘classified’ Special Operations as well as appear on TV’s Discovery Channel.

As an author, Bob’s books have achieved the N.Y. Times Best-sellers list, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today with books such as Write It Forward (and now a Write It Forward Blog), and historical novel Duty, Honor, Country.

He has written over 50 books, selling more than 4 million copies, with stories such as his Area 51 and Atlantis series (writing as Robert Doherty). He writes for genres including science fiction, thriller, suspense and romance, and is the only male author on the Romance Writers of America Honor Roll.

As well as being co-creator of ‘Who Dares Wins’ publishing, Bob teaches endless writing workshops, has completed 14 marathons, qualified as Master Parachutist/Jumpmaster, earned a black belt, and graduated the International Mountain Climbing School.

So, what ten things could we possible ask a man like Bob?

1.   What is your favorite word?  Peace

2.   What is your least favorite word?  Hate

3.   What turns you on?  Creating

4.   What turns you off?  Stupidity
 

5.   What sound do you love?  Surf

6.   What sound do you hate?  Gunfire

7.   What is your favorite curse word?  Frack

8.   What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?  None

9.   What profession would you not like to do?  Cubicle

10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?  Welcome

The Jefferson Allegiance Print BookWrite It Forward: From Writer to Published Author PrintChasing the Ghost Print

Contact Information

For information regarding workshops, on-line workshops, conferences, keynotes or a consultation for your business please contact Bob.

SMail: PO Box 392, Langley, WA 98230

Click here for FAQ press kit regarding The Nine Special ‘Forces’.

Click here for a list of all keynotes.

Go to the WRITE IT FORWARD blog for writing tips and interesting topics regarding publishing and all things writerly.

For information regarding my books and publishing company please visit the Who Dares Wins Publishing website.

19 responses to “30 Second Interview with….Bob Mayer”

  1. Nigel Blackwell Avatar
    Nigel Blackwell

    Great twist on an interview style, Donna – it’s my size of blog when i’m on the treadmill 🙂 Bob’s a great writer and teacher, and the cuss word is a grin!
    Cheers

    Reply
    1. Donna Newton Avatar
      Donna Newton

      I like smaller blogs. They are easier to read when people are busy…….with running 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rich Weatherly Avatar
    Rich Weatherly

    Good interview and awesome responses to your interview questions, Donna. Bob Mayer has a new subscriber and I will purchase his books.

    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    1. Donna Newton Avatar
      Donna Newton

      You are welcome, Rich.

      Let me know what book you start with.

      Reply
      1. Rich Weatherly Avatar
        Rich Weatherly

        Thank you for introducing me to Bob. In answer to your question; Write It Forward, followed by Chasing the Ghost but I’m confident these won’t be my last.

        I’m a veteran myself. I appreciate his service and his gift of expression.

  3. Jen Talty Avatar
    Jen Talty

    I have to laugh. I’ve seen Bob use the word Frack a few times lately. I think he just loves language and enjoys having fun with it.

    Reply
    1. Donna Newton Avatar
      Donna Newton

      Jen, I have to laugh. I’d never heard of the word ‘frack’ before last week. Now, I’ve several authors who have used it as their answer, lol.

      It is a cool word though. I’m thinking of converting 🙂

      Reply
      1. Jen Talty Avatar
        Jen Talty

        I used to say fudge and sugar all the time when my kids were little. Now the are older and well, my favorite new found word is bubble frig — my son started using it. No idea where it came from, but he likes it.

  4. Piper Bayard Avatar
    Piper Bayard

    Who knew 10 words could be so insightful? Great interview, Donna. I really enjoyed getting to know Bob a bit better. Love his books. Thanks for your excellent post.

    Reply
  5. Karen McFarland Avatar
    Karen McFarland

    That has got to be one of the shortest interviews I’ve ever seen. That was a great interview James, I mean Donna!

    I just took Bob Mayer’s “Conflict in Fiction” class in September. Well worth it!

    Looking forward to your next post.

    P.S. Would there be any way I could interest you in guest posting on my new blogsite? I think the new #WANA1011 class would benefit from meeting you.

    Thank you Donna.

    Reply
    1. Donna Newton Avatar
      Donna Newton

      WANA1011 benefit from me? Lol. Sure, I’d love to. Email me directly xx

      Reply
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  7. Tiffany A White Avatar
    Tiffany A White

    Great 30 second interview, Donna. I haven’t met Bob in person, but I have met Jenny Talty and Kristen Lamb, and both said tons of wonderful things about Bob. I signed up to take one of his online character workshops at DFWcon, and loved it so much that I’m now taking his self publishing 6-week study. Bob is such a friendly and helpful author, and I love that FRACK is his favorite curse word. It makes me think of the SyFy channel. LOL

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    1. Donna Newton Avatar
      Donna Newton

      Why the SyFy channel? Have I missed something here?

      Reply
  8. Laura Landon Avatar
    Laura Landon

    Amazing, as always, Bob!

    Great questions, Donna!

    Reply
    1. Donna Newton Avatar
      Donna Newton

      Laura, thanks for stopping by. What would you like to hear God say to you at the pearly gates?

      Reply
  9. Earl B Russell Avatar
    Earl B Russell

    Thanks for posting this novel interview with Bob Mayer. It’s brevity is impressive and its content is insightful. You’re doing great work!

    Reply
    1. Donna Newton Avatar
      Donna Newton

      Well thank you, kind Sir 🙂

      Reply
    2. Donna Newton Avatar
      Donna Newton

      Well thank you, kind Sir 🙂

      Reply

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