Navy JAG turned Author with David Grogan

Published: July 20, 2020, 4 a.m.

b'Do we have any listeners who are aspiring authors? This week we have an episode that is relatable to anyone transitioning from the military! We\'re speaking with David Grogan, Navy JAG turned successful author. In this episode, David speaks about his exciting 27 year Navy career and how he discovered entrepreneurship through becoming an author. He speaks about the challenges of getting his first book published and how he has created his Steve Stilwell thriller series and Voices To Veterans. David also deeply discusses his process to creating, writing and marketing his book series - including his recently released book "The Hidden Key".\\n\\n\\n"The key thing (to entrepreneurship)\\xa0is the discipline to actually get started."\\xa0 - David Grogran\\n\\n\\n\\xa0\\nAbout Our Guest\\xa0\\xa0\\nDavid E. Grogan served on active duty for over 26 years as a Navy Judge Advocate. During the course of his career, he prosecuted and defended court-martial cases; negotiated agreements in capitals around the world; lived abroad in Japan, Cuba and Bahrain; deployed to the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf onboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise; and actively contributed to the fight against piracy and international terrorism. His third novel, The Hidden Key, will be released by Camel Press on April 14, 2020. His first two novels were Sapphire Pavilion and The Siegel Dispositions. He also writes an online feature, Voices To Veterans, honoring Americas veterans. He currently lives in Illinois, with his wife, Sharon, and their dog, Marley. He has three children.\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\nDavid Grogan Website\\xa0-\\xa0https://davidegrogan.com\\n\\nFollow Along on Facebook\\xa0-\\xa0https://www.facebook.com/davidegrogan\\n\\nFollow Along on Twitter -\\xa0https://twitter.com/DavidEGrogan\\n\\nFollow on GoodReads -\\xa0https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9060971.David_E_Grogan\\n\\n\\xa0\\nJoin the conversation on our Facebook!\\nCheck out\\xa0Veteran on the Move on Facebook\\xa0to connect with our guests and other listeners.\\xa0A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR\\xa0transition to entrepreneurship.\\n\\n\\nAbout Our Sponsors\\n\\xa0\\n\\nNavy Federal Credit Union\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\nDid you know members earn and save more a year\\u2014an average of $289 more, just by banking with Navy Federal Credit Union?\\n\\nHere\\u2019s how:\\n\\n\\u2022Members can choose products with low or no fees, like one of our Free Checking Accounts.\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\n\\u2022Navy Federal Credit Union\\u2019s average credit card APR is 3% lower than the industry average.\\n\\n\\u2022Members earn up to 2x more with a Navy Federal savings account thanks to savings rates that are twice the industry average.\\xa0\\n\\n\\u2022 Navy Federal also helps members save on their next new or used auto loan with their great low rates.\\n\\nWhether it\\u2019s your first car or your dream car, Navy Federal is there to guide you into finding a comfortable monthly payment you can afford.\\n\\nPlus, they have military discounts. Apply online or via their mobile app and get a decision in seconds.\\xa0When you\\u2019re a Navy Federal member, the more you\\u2019re in, the more you win. To learn about all the ways to earn and save, visit\\xa0 navyfederal.org.\\n\\nInsured by NCUA. Dollar value based on 2018 study by Navy Federal.\\xa0Message and data rates may apply. Visit navyfederal.org for more information.\\n\\n\\xa0\\nWant to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nDid you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!\\xa0\\nDownload Joe Crane\\u2019s\\xa0Top 7 Paths to Freedom\\xa0or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.\\n\\nVeteran On the Move\\xa0podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host\\xa0Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs\\xa0and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.\\xa0 As a result,\\xa0Veteran On the Move\\xa0has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through\\xa0Stitcher Radio,\\xa0SoundCloud,'