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How Military Discipline and Human Connection Fueled Rich LaMonica’s Writing Mission
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In this episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with veteran and storyteller Rich LaMonica to explore how his 22 years of military service and Jersey City upbringing shaped his voice as an author. From his non-fiction guide 13 Step Guide to Success to his fiction novel Out of the Darkness, Rich shares how resilience, emotional processing, and community-building drive his work.
💬 Tips for Aspiring Authors
- Don’t rush—balance writing with life
- Count daily victories and learn from mistakes
- Use real-life experiences to build authentic characters
- Make eye contact—Step 3 of his guide reminds us to “look up three inches” and connect
Rich also previews his upcoming sequel Forged in Resilience, due Christmas 2025, and shares insights from hosting The Misfit Nation podcast and writing his Substack blog on leadership and personal growth.
📘 Explore his work:
https://misfitnation.substack.com/
https://www.facebook.com/rich.lamonica/
https://www.facebook.com/MisFitnation.Podcast
https://www.imstagram.com/the_misfitnation
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