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Van Tellfaster

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Van Tellfaster, a native of Philadelphia, PA, enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school. He earned a degree in International Relations from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, and later became a commissioned officer. He earned an MA in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Following a distinguished military career, with assignments overseas and in America culminating with a final assignment at the White House, he transitioned to the civilian sector. He briefly worked as a contractor for the U.S. State Department and was later employed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, focusing on transportation security matters. He left USDOT, concentrated on writing, and self-published his first novel, The ...more

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

Van Tellfaster One potential plot for a future book might be based on a visit I made to Hong Kong a number of years ago. My visit was full of encounters with people …moreOne potential plot for a future book might be based on a visit I made to Hong Kong a number of years ago. My visit was full of encounters with people from a culture I was not familiar with. I could envision introducing a mystery story into such a novel.(less)

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Van Tellfaster Knock on wood, I haven't yet experienced writer's block, and hope I never do.…moreKnock on wood, I haven't yet experienced writer's block, and hope I never do.(less)

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When I initially thought about the main character of Greed Among Friends, I wanted to create someone who would be recognizable as an honest, no-nonsense individual that my readers could relate to. I ended up selecting what I believe are a combination of good qualities from the females I’ve worked with over the years. This mix of favorable qualities yielded my prot Read more of this blog post »

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