I have had a few write me and say, "Haven't seen anything posted recently." Well, there is a reason why I have not updated my blog. Over the past couple of months I have been finishing putting on the final touches to my first novel, which began almost eight months ago. It has been a long journey, however, now complete except for the final editing and review. And no, it is not on leadership or property management having two publications already on Amazon in those areas.
Writing is something I have a passion for, and as the saying goes, "Nothing ventured...nothing gained." The original concept was first written as a screen play, and I had several production companies looking at it but nothing optioned as of yet. Since a movie screenplay cannot be protected because it is a concept, I decided to add protection by turning it into a novel. They say you should write based on what you know, and there are two primary areas in the novel which add credibility to my writing. These areas include military intelligence and the art of magic and illusion. Having both a former military career and being a professional magician, I decided to combine the two into what I believe is a great storyline. The first book is called Wizard: Dirty Secrets, and is about terrorists who acquire nuclear material and have plans on detonating three dirty bombs off in the United States in different locations all on the same day. The primary character is Jonathan Barrow, a world famous magician and considered to be the best of the current period with the code name "Wizard." David Copperfield, you have just been dropped down a notch. What is not disclosed to the world is he is also an agent for a secret government organization known as M.A.G.I.C, or Military Assisted Global Intelligence Command. Only the President of the United States and a few in the Pentagon even know this agency exists. His team made up of former CIA operatives, Hollywood special effects award winners and stunt directors, a former Navy Seal, a magician protege of Jonathan's, and a member of MI6 on loan from the Brits. The team uses magic, illusion, stunts, special effects, and some special technology even James Bond would be proud to have in order to make the threat simply...disappear.
Even though I believe I am an effective writer, there are times when all of us could use a helping hand or an expert to guide us. This is where a best selling author comes into the picture to assist in making sure it is the best story possible. One thing I have always said, you cannot be afraid to ask for help and let your ego not drive your passion. This comes into play no matter if you are a leader, property manager, or writer, as none of us knows it all. Knowledge is not having all the answers, it is knowing where to find them.
Not that we are in the final stages I have started the sequel and the next chapter for the M.A.G.I.C team. I will not stop writing about my other passions, that being property management and leadership. Just for now, it may take a back seat to something I am truly excited about. Never be afraid to find your passion and act on it. Never be afraid to do something out of your norm. Never be afraid to ask for help. And never be afraid to admit you may not know it all and ask for help. Even the best leaders and influential people in history have needed a helping hand in reaching their goals and dreams.
We'll keep you posted on the release, and hope you enjoy the book as much as I have in writing it.
