Bob Mayer

Bob Mayer
Born 1959
Bronx, New York
Pen name Joe Dalton, Robert Doherty, Greg Donegan, Bob McGuire
Occupation Novelist
Nationality American
Period 1991-present
Genres Thriller, Science Fiction
www.bobmayer.org

Robert "Bob" Mayer (born 1959) is an author, writing instructor, and former Green Beret.[1] He has written over 30 titles under his name and his four pen names (Joe Dalton, Robert Doherty, Greg Donegan, and Bob McGuire). Mayer has applied the principles from his training in the special forces to his career as a writer and as a writing instructor. He has written several motivational books, including Who Dares Wins: Special Operations Tactics For Success.

In addition, he is currently writing books in partnership with author Jennifer Crusie.[1]

Bob Mayer and novelist Jennifer Talty have created a publishing company called "Who Dares Wins Publishing" . It serves to re-publish his back list of novels and for his future fiction and non-fiction releases along with releases from Jennifer Talty and other authors. The company sells books in paperback and ebook form.

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Biography

Mayer was born in the Bronx and raised in New York City.[2] He went to the United States Military Academy.

In the army, Mayer was an infantryman and a Green Beret, serving with recon and special forces teams. He later went on to become a writer and instructor at the JFK Special Warfare Center & School at Fort Bragg.

Mayer has published 33 titles under his name and his four pen names. He has sold over 6 million books. He written several thriller and scifi books that build on his experience in the special forces as well as on the traditions of mythology and ancient cultures. His Area 51 series is still in print and sought after by fans of spy thrillers and scifi.

In September 2004, Mayer met romance novelist Jennifer Crusie at a writer's conference in Maui. The pair decided to collaborate on a series of military-themed romance novels. The collaboration takes place over email, with Mayer writing scenes from the male perspective and Crusie writing those that involve the female perspective.[1][3] Their first joint novel, Don’t Look Down, was published in April 2006.[3]

In addition to his writing career, Mayer is a frequent speaker at writers' conferences and holds workshops and seminars on leadership tactics based on his Green Beret training

Non-fiction books/series

Fictional books/series

Single titles

Area 51

Area 51 relates to humanity encountering aliens, and the trials that ensue. Written using the pen name "Robert Doherty":

Atlantis

This series relates to an interdimensional battle to save all earths from a transdimensional race bent on stealing resources from other worlds, and destroying them in the process. They all start by destroying one place in particular.

Written using pen name Greg Donegan.

Jim Vaughan series

Collaborations

References

  1. ^ a b c Brumback, Kate (July 28, 2006), Romance Writers Changing Plots, Fox News, http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2006Jul28/0,4670,RomanceWriters,00.html, retrieved February 1, 2010 
  2. ^ Quamme, Margaret (July 6, 2009), "Latest romance twists a classic", Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2009/07/06/1A_CRUSIE_Q_A.ART_ART_07-06-09_D1_PUEBHIB.html?sid=101, retrieved February 1, 2010 
  3. ^ a b Smith, Pohla (April 21, 2006), "Mystery Lovers festival promises intrigue", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06111/683873-44.stm, retrieved February 1, 2010 

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