That’s Jericho Quinn—and its also AFOSI. Mar 1. Book Agent Cameron McClure started at Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2004. A second degree black belt in jujitsu, he often teaches defensive tactics to … Subscribe to our Stripes Pacific newsletter and receive amazing travel stories, great event info, cultural information, interesting lifestyle articles and more directly in your inbox! Marc, Tell us about your latest novel. A film, television, literary and theatrical agency. My Manuscript Wish List Favorite . She is also open to memoir with a strong voice and perspective. I hear from readers who are deployed, a variety of law enforcement officers, and a fairly equal number of men and women. Writers House LLC 21 West 26th Street New York, NY 10010. Also, many of the exotic places he mentions in his books are places he has actually visited. I’ve always been intrigued by those who toil away in the shadows, unknown to most of the people they serve, doing the dangerous and sometimes mundane work that has to be done. To do this he has friends in Russia who will help him so he is going from Anchorage to Vladivostok, Russian aboard a massive … Set in the Tom Clancy universe, President Jack Ryan and The Campus must prevent a secret cabal heightening the tensions between the United States and China … Marc: I write each book so there is a stand-alone plot but with an overarching story and characters. Bestselling author Marc Cameron has a way of taking his audience on thrilling adventures through the actions of Air Force OSI agent Jericho Quinn. Even though he is writing fiction, my dad is pretty meticulous about checking his facts by either talking with experienced people or gaining those experiences himself. Marc is currently in Japan visiting his son Ben, an OSI agent stationed at Yokota Air Base. The gunny is constantly jibing Quinn about being in the Air Force—calling him "Chair Force" more than any other name. Some of my OSI agent colleagues have read his books, and they like to joke about how they are the "real Jericho" because they speak multiple languages or ride the same motorcycles as the main hero in my dad's books. I love to lose myself in a story and to be transported to another reality, whether it be in the future, contemporary, or in the past. Right now one of his books is being translated into Japanese, and I hope it comes out before we leave Japan. Marc, what made you decide to become a writer. After spending four years at Curtis Brown, she moved to Europa Content in March 2019. Special Agent Jericho Quinn is a man suspected of murder and marked for death by a network of conspirators in the White House. elcome to our website. A West Coast Literary Agency. What was the inspiration? Come meet Marc Cameron at Yokota Air Base’s Exchange on Friday, Jan. 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more on Marc, check out: http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/author.aspx/26079 and http://www.bookseriesinorder.com/marc-cameron/. Marc, your novels center around OSI agent Jericho Quinn. The terrorists intend to use the weapon in the United States, an act that could push the US and China into war. Our literary agents specialise in bestselling commercial fiction including thrillers, mysteries, crime, horror, fantasy, women's, chick-lit, accessible literary, comedy, children's and YA fiction. Become a QueryTracker Member. For example, for one of his books he peppered me with questions about cadet slang and traditions at the Air Force Academy that only an insider would know. Why not query the best? She’s been a big support and partner in both pursuits. His assignments have taken him from Alaska to Manhattan, Canada to Mexico and dozens of points in between. I’d worked with OSI agents at both Elmendorf and Eielson and found them to be extremely capable operators who blended the expertise of a criminal investigator with the street savvy of a warfighter. I’ve heard it said many times—and don’t try to dispute—that my books are “over the top” when it comes to plot. The Donald Maass Literary Agency in New York City is a literary agency for professional novelists, representing more than 100 authors and selling more than 150 novels every year to major publishers in the U.S. and overseas. And still, there is a high level of respect between the two men. My grandmother and both my parents were teachers and one of my aunts was a librarian so books have always been important to me. We have film and TV agents in the UK and US who help to bring our bestselling books to the big and small screen. agents and managers for film, theatre and television creatives About Us Based in London’s vibrant Bermondsey Street area, Berlin Associates is one of the UK’s best known boutique agencies for film, television and theatre creatives. My writing is mostly limited to the reports I write as an OSI agent (unlike Jericho, the main character in my dad's books, who seems to get to do the exciting stuff without any paperwork). These characters have depth, personality and skills to get the job done. Ben, do you provide input or guidance to your Dad when he’s writing, and have you read all of his books? ... Shortlisted for 2021 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship Cameron's Management. Tess represents clients across genres and categories, from young adult and adult fiction to select nonfiction projects. Early in the Second Gulf War we were fortunate to work with soldiers returning from Iraq, sharing our tactics, fugitive apprehension and arrest procedures. She moved to New York in 2014 to combine her love of both fields and become a literary agent. Marc: I’d been a deputy with the US Marshals Service for about twenty years when I started writing Adventure/Thrillers. I wanted him to work for an agency/service that reflected those traits. Brute Force (Jericho Quinn Thriller Book 6) - Kindle edition by Cameron, Marc. These agents all have clients on the toughest list to crack, the New York Times fiction hardcover list.. I have readers from across all branches of the service who jokingly ask why I chose an Air Force protagonist. Pinnacle Books have published Cameron’s works in English. Get your digital copy of this week’s Stripes Japan. Quinn is often seen on a bike and is involved in quite a few hairy, high-speed chases in the early books so I have quite a few readers in the motorcycling community. Stripes Okinawa After meeting more of the people Ben has worked with over the course of his career, I’m surprised I didn’t come to the conclusion to make Jericho Quinn Air Force even sooner. Kimberley Cameron & Associates Literary Agency. I’m extremely proud of Ben and the things he’s accomplished in the military, but as a father, it’s rewarding to meet and get to know the incredible men and women with whom he serves. Ben, How long have you been in the military and why did you join? Check out our other Pacific community sites! Cameron is a retired Chief Deputy U.S. Ben: Unfortunately I do not, at least not like my dad. Quinn is in Alaska and knows that he must get out of the country fast before a team of contract killers can find him and his daughter. It’s a difficult endeavor to write believable action for men and women who have themselves seen real conflict. The CAMERON GROUP represents over 30 years of licensed, real estate experience and market knowledge.Helena and Marc Cameron specialize in assisting our clients in reaching their goals... whether Buying, Selling, Building, Leasing. Cameron lives in the Alaska with his wife and BMW GS motorcycle. All agents of the Donald Maass Literary Agency are members of the Association of Authors' Representatives (AAR). In late 2016, he was chosen to continue the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan/Campus Thriller series. Stripes Japan sat down with the two to talk about the inspiration behind Jericho and how it’s all played out. My dad and I often discuss different ideas, and I've shared a few things with him that I've learned from my experiences at the Air Force Academy, in OSI, and from living in Asia. A ll are welcome to submit. Early on, she gave me a ballistic vest and an electric typewriter. My son, Ben was in his last year at the Air Force Academy at that time and in the final process being accepted by OSI. Welcome to the site of Mary C. Moore, literary agent and occasional author. He enjoys hearing from readers. Everyone at Kimberley Cameron & Associates loves books and has a deep respect for the authors who write them. Jericho Quinn is a federal agent, working in the realm of spies, assassins, and counterterrorism, so it’s natural that the books are shelved with the likes of Clancy, Thor, and Flynn, but in the end, the books are adventure stories, more James Bond or Indiana Jones. I'm glad that he chose an Air Force Officer/OSI Agent play the hero. Your son, Ben, happens to be an OSI agent. Marc: One of the greatest things about being a professional novelist is the opportunity to meet new people. Readers will eagerly await his next.” —Publishers Weekly,STARRED REVIEW Author of the New York Times bestselling Jericho Quinn Thriller series, Marc Cameron’s short stories have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and BOYS LIFE magazine. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Facebook: Stars and Stripes Pacific *Banner by yitmarak The hunt takes Quinn and Marine Gunny Jacques Thibodaux from a K2 base camp, through Western China, Croatia, Seattle, and Washington DC. Cameron is a retired… I ran the multi-agency Alaska Fugitive Task Force for a few years. Ben: I noticed a lot of parallels between Jericho's background and my own, except Jericho does everything much better. There are plenty of all those in this book—and Jericho gets to chase down some bad guys in one of the new Dodge Challenger Hellcats, so the research was big fun. Author of the New York Times bestselling Jericho Quinn Thriller series, Marc Cameron’s short stories have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and BOYS LIFE magazine. Marshal, keeps all the plot points delicately balanced and at the same time creates sympathetic heroes, depraved villains, and nail-biting action. Replacing Greaney will be novelist Marc Cameron, previously known for his Jericho Quinn series of thrillers. Site by AuthorBytes. His assignments have taken him from rural Alaska to Manhattan, from Canada to Mexico and points in between. Publishing Agent Cameron McClure is an agent with the Donald Maass Literary Agency. Flipboard: Stars and Stripes Community Sites, Looking to travel while stationed abroad? I’m a fistfight, guns, motorcycles, and fast car guy. About the Author In the mid 1960s, while in the military, Leo Maloney was recruited to become a deep cover black ops contractor for a clandestine government agency. Ben, How is it being the son of a best-selling author? Many of my role models growing up were in the military and that was a big factor in my decision to join. I get a kick out of seeing how our discussions play out when I read his books. He is the storyteller in the family. I boxed a little at the Academy and did alright, but Jericho was the team captain and Cadet Wing Open Champion. The Andrew Lownie Literary Agency Ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the UK's leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred non-fiction authors. I've enjoyed being an agent for 26 years, and love to find new voices. Screenwriters/playwrights: Marc: I write what entertains me. When they fight together, any rivalry evaporates. Many of the deputy marshals I’ve worked with over years are veterans and I have drawn much from my experiences with them. While he was serving his country in the secretive world of Black Ops over 30 years, he operated several "cover" businesses including a classic car brokerage, promotions and limousine companies, and a detective agency. I read a lot of Tom Clancy, Elmore Leonard, W.E.B. As an Associate Agent based out of Vancouver, Laura is developing a list in collaboration with senior agents. I studied Asian languages and am bilingual, whereas  Jericho speaks several languages. As far as Jericho Quinn, anyone who knows Ben can see certain similarities, particularly in the way they are both so focused in whatever they pursue. I was fortunate enough to work incredibly interesting assignments, hunt some really bad men, and work with talented folks from a variety of agencies. Ben: I have been in the military about six and a half years. The Donald Maass Literary Agency is a literary agency for professional novelists. The branch rivalry has always been interesting to me—and is one of the things I explore with Quinn and his partner, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Jacques Thibodaux. ... Nov 9 Cameron Creswell Welcomes Walkley Award-Winning Journalist and Bestselling Author Dan Box Cameron's Management. 212-685-2400 Marc Cameron's books continue to give me a greater appreciation for the people that put their lives on the line each and every day in order to make the world better and safer. About Advertising Contact Site Policy Accessibility/Section 508, A community product of © 2021 Stars and Stripes, http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/author.aspx/26079, http://www.bookseriesinorder.com/marc-cameron/. Power and Empire (stylized as Tom Clancy Power and Empire, Tom Clancy: Power and Empire or Tom Clancy's Power and Empire in the United Kingdom) is a political thriller novel, written by Marc Cameron and released on November 28, 2017. This was before reality TV brought US Marshals a little more into the public eye so few folks outside of law enforcement knew we still existed. Find out who I am on the about page, who I represent on the clients page, and read my thoughts on writing and publishing plus get updates/news on my blog. Stripes Korea Jericho would be a quiet warrior, someone who did his job and let his actions speak for his politics. Europa Content represents a broad roster of writers, artists, creators and influencers to the book publishing world. The series revolve around the genres of literature and fiction, mystery, thriller and suspense. We feel a tremendous responsibility to help our clients in every way we can, from reading and editing their manuscripts, to sending them out to the right editors, to being there to listen and help shape a career. It prides itself on its personal attention to its clients and specialises both in launching new writers and taking established writers to a new level of recognition. His books often feature boats and bikes including OSI Agent Jericho Quinn’s beloved BMW GS Adventure. Ben: I have read and enjoyed all of his books, some of them before they came out in print. Marc, pretty neat that the hero of your novels is an Air Force officer. I know several folks in Alaska who serve in Air Force Pararescue and I’d been considering giving Jericho a background as a Combat Rescue Officer from the beginning. After I read his first book, I called my dad and apologized (jokingly) for not being as cool as Jericho. BRUTE FORCE sees Quinn team up with a beautiful Chinese MSS agent named Song as they race to stop terrorists who have stolen an experimental Chinese thermobaric weapon. n the aftermath of a devastating biological attack, America stands on the brink of disaster. In the books, I remove some of that red tape for Jericho and allow him to carry on, doing what I wish I could have. If you have the opportunity to pitch one of our agents at a conference or online event, please let them know if material is already on submission with another agent at our agency. Ben, do you also have the gift to write? There were countless situations in my career when red tape hamstrung me and/or my team. He holds a second-degree black belt in Jujitsu and is a certified scuba diver and man-tracking instructor. The Liepman Literary Agency was founded in Hamburg in 1949 by Dr. Ruth Liepman-Lilienstein (1909-2001) and her husband, the writer and journalist Heinz Liepman. New York Times Fiction Hardcover List. Each agent’s individual profile page also has details on how to submit to that agent and when to expect a response. Marc: My hat is off to the men and women of all branches. Through my former career and now, Ben’s Air Force career, I’ve been able to talk with dozens of OSI agents and learn even more about the job they do—but frankly, the sensitivities of OPSEC drilled into me by my years in federal law enforcement make me careful about how many of the details I actually put in the books. As German Jews they had been forced into exile during the Nazi Period. Authors: As of January 2021, we are not accepting new submissions from authors, other than from those already represented by the agency. 7 talking about this. Ben: I admire my dad for finding success in doing what he loves. TOM CLANCY CODE OF HONOR released in November 19, 2019. The previous books had fairly severe cliff hangers and BRUTE FORCE clears them up…mostly. Before venturing into the literary world, Cameron served in various ranks as a law enforcement agent for over 25 years. Marc Cameron has a way of making a reader believe that the story could happen in real life. I’ve had the opportunity to work and train with military units during my career with the US Marshals as part of the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Donald Maass’s pioneering work and writing about the development of fiction careers has made DMLA a leading agency for fiction writers. Laura is interested in plot-driven literary, upmarket and women’s fiction and research-based narrative non-fiction. I was prohibited from writing about my own agency but knew I wanted the hero of my books to be something different than FBI, CIA or a Navy SEAL—the literary world was already smack full of those. Copyright © 2021 Marc Cameron. I was lucky to grow up with dad who was a gifted storyteller, and now people all over the world get to enjoy his stories too. Praise for Marc Cameron’s Open Carry “Cameron, who has nearly three decades in law enforcement and a stint as a U.S. And special agent Jerico Quinn is running for his life. Any police officer, federal agent, or warfighter knows too well, the hours of mundane work in even the most exciting job. Stripes Guam. Marshal, and author of the latest Tom Clancy thrillers pits Special Agent Quinn against an international confrontation that would make the Cuban Missile Crisis look like a fist fight The Vice President, global mastermind Lee McKeon, is plotting his next move. Tell us your thoughts on the U.S. military. The more I talked to Ben, the more I was sure Jericho Quinn was an OSI agent. or evaluating today's market and establishing a value of their property. Mark Greaney (novelist) - Wikipedia Jack Ryan has been featured in 21 novels which have been written by Tom Clancy , Mark Greaney , Mike Maden , and Marc Cameron . Ben: I travel quite a bit, and it is fun to see my dad's books in airports and bookstores around the world. I try to be real enough that readers can believe to story but stretch the bounds of reality enough that those same people will be excited by the break-neck speed and adventure of it all. Marc: My wife knew when we got married that I wanted to be a novelist and have a career in law enforcement. In Marc Cameron's 8th and most gripping Jericho Quinn Thriller to date, the bestselling author, former U.S. Griffith, Clive Cussler, Frederick Forsyth, Ken Follett, and of course, Ian Fleming. Ruth Lilienstein went into hiding in Holland, while Heinz Liepman emigrated to the United States. Do not query more than one agent at our agency simultaneously. The OSI connection melded naturally with that. Need an agent? Originally from Texas, Cameron is an avid sailor and adventure motorcyclist. Join QueryTracker to access more query and agent information, ... Leave comments about your experiences with this literary agent, or read what other authors have to say. from writerbear Feb 26, 2021 5:34 pm. Marc Cameron is a native of Texas, but has had to travel a lot. These are the top ten bestsellers on the New York Times Hardcover List, listed by name (linked to their submission page), email, client, and NYT Bestseller title.. We always want the best for our children and the Air Force has certainly provided an excellent life for him and his family. Marc is currently in Japan visiting his son Ben, an OSI agent stationed at Yokota Air Base. In late 2016, he was chosen to continue the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan/Campus Thriller series. Is that a coincidence? Nurturing clients from original concept through to completion, we take an innovative and free-ranging approach to the development and representation of content. We prefer queries through our submission forms found on each agent's profile, and we ask that you follow the guidelines below. Literary Agents Ms. Kimberley Cameron Kimberley Cameron & Associates. Marshal who spent nearly thirty years in law enforcement. Cameron McClure Literary Agent – This article about Literary Agent Cameron McClure and the Donald Maass Literary Agency is part of a series about literary agents and how to Find a Publishing Agent. A native of Texas, Marc Cameron has spent over twenty-nine years in law enforcement. For submission guidelines visit us: kimberleycameron.com. 1000 Dean Street, Suite 252 Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Brute Force (Jericho Quinn Thriller Book 6). I really knew his books were taking off when I spotted some copies at a little bookstore on a small island in the Western Pacific. Bestselling author Marc Cameron has a way of taking his audience on thrilling adventures through the actions of Air Force OSI agent Jericho Quinn. TOM CLANCY CODE OF HONOR released in November 19, 2019. The President of the United States is controlled by terrorists. What I do hope to include is the structure, the camaraderie, the lingo to lend a sense of realism to Jericho Quinn’s adventures.