One of my very favorite authors, Vince Flynnn self-published his first book, “Term Limits,” in 1997 after 60 rejections, then had it picked up by Pocket Books where it was issued in hardback. He had written 14 books in all, with a 15th, “The Survivor,” slated to come out in hardback in November.
Mr Flynn wrote mostly about his character Mitch Rapp, an under-cover CIA counter-terrorism agent. Flynn was very accurate in his writings and had insight into the game plans of covert activities. His writing was so accurate that DC became concerned.
On February 1, 2011, in his fan newsletter, Flynn announced that he was being treated for advanced Stage III prostate cancer. He found himself able to write, recently, roughly an hour a day.
He passed away, today, in a St. Paul, Minnesota hospital, surrounded with over thirty family members and friends.
Today is a sad day.
BZ
Just finished reading one of his books last week. Great writer; he will be missed.
He died too young; WAY too young.
BZ
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