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Fully Booked EP168: Turning True Events into Compelling Storylines
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This week on Fully Booked, we’re joined by military thriller author and former U.S. Air Force special agent Derrick M. Jackson to discuss how real-life experiences can be used to shape compelling fiction. Rather than writing a memoir about his time in the military, Derrick crafted a high-stakes thriller infused with emotional authenticity pulled directly from the most intense moments of his career.
By drawing not just on the events themselves, but on his personal reactions to them, Derrick created flawed, relatable characters who stand apart from the superhuman archetypes often found in the genre. In this episode, he shares insights on everything from turning real people into fictional characters and writing emotionally resonant scenes, to navigating the approval process required to include military experiences in a novel. Packed with thoughtful advice and practical takeaways, this conversation offers valuable guidance for any author looking to blend real-life material into fiction that feels both grounded and compelling.
Derrick Jackson
https://www.amazon.com/SHADOW-ONE-DERRICK-JACKSON-ebook/dp/B0DFVNN3GD
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