Anonymous Message Board Post Ignites Author's Dream
Tony McFadden is the author of six novels, all set in the exotic, sometimes dangerous places he has travelled in his work as a telecommunications engineer. None of this would have materialized without the words of an anonymous message board poster.
Washington DC, DC, October 11, 2012 --(PR.com)-- After fifteen years thinking about writing, Tony McFadden had nothing to show for it. It took a comment from an anonymous poster on a message board to get it all started. In the three years since, McFadden has written more than 500,000 published words.
McFadden has travelled extensively during his career as a telecommunications engineer and spent time in potential terrorist hotspots. And while the anonymous poster was wrong about the novel being able to “write itself”, he was right in suggesting McFadden’s work experience and travels should be the foundation of his novels.
Daly Battles: The Fall of Pyongyang is McFadden’s latest title. Set in the isolated capital of North Korea, it follows Matt Daly, owner of a telecommunications company who is in Pyongyang to develop North Korea’s wireless communications system. On the surface, it appears to be an easing of restrictions, but Matt and his business partner soon find themselves mixed up in something more sinister.
A keen follower of the rules governing story structure, McFadden is also known for his deconstructions of the plot and storyline of popular movies including Scream (1996), True Lies (1994) and Air Force One (1997). He even deconstructs popular advertisements. In his writing, McFadden uses this approach to improve his work, deconstructing it then rebuilding it again.
McFadden’s other titles include Matt’s War (set in Malaysia and Australia), Book ‘Em – an Eamonn Shute Mystery and Family Matters (both set in Miami), G’Day LA and G’Day USA.
Originally from Canada, McFadden has lived in Florida (Ft. Lauderdale and Miami), Virginia, Georgia, California, the US Virgin Islands, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. He now calls Australia home, where he says he ‘braves’ the ‘harsh’ winters.
Tony McFadden is the Association of Independent Author's Member in the Spotlight for October. You can learn more about Tony on his website, Writings on the Beach at http://www.tonymcfadden.net
About the Association of Independent Authors
The Association of Independent Authors (AiA) is a global membership organization representing, advancing, supporting and encouraging self-published (independent) authors. Its membership spans five continents with directors based in the USA, Asia, Australia, and South Africa.
One of the roles of the AiA is to establish and develop the Body of Knowledge (BoK) for self-publishing, which is accessible to members online in the community website at http://www.independent-authors.org.
The AiA has also published a compilation eBook with articles from more than eight experts in their field.
For the month of October, you can join the AiA and receive an additional three months membership for the annual subscription (US$50). Affiliate membership is free.
Self-Publishing: Publish Your Book and Avoid the Pitfalls with Advice from Leading Experts and Experienced Authors [Kindle Edition]
ASIN: B008AG4GPQ
Publisher: Association of Independent Authors
1st edition (June 10, 2012)
Print Length: 288 pages
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
Language: English
Price: USD4.99
McFadden has travelled extensively during his career as a telecommunications engineer and spent time in potential terrorist hotspots. And while the anonymous poster was wrong about the novel being able to “write itself”, he was right in suggesting McFadden’s work experience and travels should be the foundation of his novels.
Daly Battles: The Fall of Pyongyang is McFadden’s latest title. Set in the isolated capital of North Korea, it follows Matt Daly, owner of a telecommunications company who is in Pyongyang to develop North Korea’s wireless communications system. On the surface, it appears to be an easing of restrictions, but Matt and his business partner soon find themselves mixed up in something more sinister.
A keen follower of the rules governing story structure, McFadden is also known for his deconstructions of the plot and storyline of popular movies including Scream (1996), True Lies (1994) and Air Force One (1997). He even deconstructs popular advertisements. In his writing, McFadden uses this approach to improve his work, deconstructing it then rebuilding it again.
McFadden’s other titles include Matt’s War (set in Malaysia and Australia), Book ‘Em – an Eamonn Shute Mystery and Family Matters (both set in Miami), G’Day LA and G’Day USA.
Originally from Canada, McFadden has lived in Florida (Ft. Lauderdale and Miami), Virginia, Georgia, California, the US Virgin Islands, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. He now calls Australia home, where he says he ‘braves’ the ‘harsh’ winters.
Tony McFadden is the Association of Independent Author's Member in the Spotlight for October. You can learn more about Tony on his website, Writings on the Beach at http://www.tonymcfadden.net
About the Association of Independent Authors
The Association of Independent Authors (AiA) is a global membership organization representing, advancing, supporting and encouraging self-published (independent) authors. Its membership spans five continents with directors based in the USA, Asia, Australia, and South Africa.
One of the roles of the AiA is to establish and develop the Body of Knowledge (BoK) for self-publishing, which is accessible to members online in the community website at http://www.independent-authors.org.
The AiA has also published a compilation eBook with articles from more than eight experts in their field.
For the month of October, you can join the AiA and receive an additional three months membership for the annual subscription (US$50). Affiliate membership is free.
Self-Publishing: Publish Your Book and Avoid the Pitfalls with Advice from Leading Experts and Experienced Authors [Kindle Edition]
ASIN: B008AG4GPQ
Publisher: Association of Independent Authors
1st edition (June 10, 2012)
Print Length: 288 pages
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
Language: English
Price: USD4.99
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