Marta Sprout
AUTHOR OF THRILLERS
That I write thrillers is no surprise for those who know me. When not writing, I love skiing big mountains, scuba diving, and snorkeling with 40’ whale sharks. I teach at the police academy and have done training scenarios with cadets and SWAT. In addition to the pursuit of an accurate and credible story, the bond I have with law enforcement, military, and firefighters comes from a deep respect for those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect total strangers. For me, being an advocate for others came as a result of one incident that rocked my world. As a teen, I drove to Hollywood long before sunrise. After becoming hopelessly lost, I parked near a driveway in a gated community to read a map. Arriving home later that night, I spotted that driveway on the news. It was Sharon Tate’s home. I’d been there just before the bodies were discovered. Today, writing thrillers gives us all a safe way to unravel why some are violent, to honor victims and bravery, and to wonder what you or I would do in the shoes of a hero.
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PLAYING WITH DOLPHINS | COZUMEL MEXICO
SNOWMOBILING | GASPE PENINSULA CANADA
SCUBA DIVING WITH GIANT SEA TURTLES | BELIZE
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“You manage to touch very human, universal emotions. One reviewer years ago said that Stephen King was the “Shakespeare” at catching the voice of the modern man. Shakespeare was able to capture those universal emotions…and I see that in your work, too.”
—Dave Farland Best-selling writer and Hollywood Greenlighter |
