Episode Details

“I know that impostor syndrome is real because I have faced it, and I still face it. But you have a story to tell, and nobody can tell your story quite the way you tell it.” – Derrick M. Jackson

Today’s featured author is a father and a retired US Air Force Special Agent of 21 years, Derrick M. Jackson. Derrick and I had a fun on a bun chat about his first novel, “Shadow One”, his journey from jet mechanic to special agent, the influence of music on his creative process, and tons more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Derrick to join the Air Force

The personal and ethical challenges of being a special agent, especially regarding relationships

How a life of secrets led to a career of storytelling

His advice for fellow aspiring authors

Derrick’s Book: https://a.co/d/dgBiWXs

The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun

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