From Military Service to Mystery Writing - A Conversation with Kat Anderson

About this episode

Kat Anderson discusses her journey from military service to writing mystery novels, exploring themes of creativity and the supernatural.

Retired Air Force veteran, former political commentator, and author Kat Anderson joins Billy Dees for a wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, creativity, and the mysteries that captivate us. Anderson discusses her debut paranormal noir novel, No Rest for the Wicked, and how her military experiences, fascination with mythology, and interest in the unexplained helped shape its unique blend of detective fiction, conspiracy, and supernatural intrigue. The conversation explores everything from UFOs and conspiracy theories to time, memory, and the challenges of reinventing yourself after a major life transition. Anderson also shares insights from her years in political commentary and offers her perspective on today's rapidly changing media landscape. If you enjoy thoughtful discussions about writing, politics, mystery, and the human search for answers, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Visit Kat Anderson 's website https://www.katandersonwrites.com/ Follow her on X @KatAWriter https://x.com/KatAWriter Follow Billy Dees on X @BillyDees https://x.com/BillyDees

People in this episode

Host: Billy Dees

Guest: Kat Anderson

Topics covered

• military service
• mystery writing
• storytelling
• political commentary
• supernatural intrigue

Keywords

• military veteran
• mystery writing
• paranormal noir
• storytelling
• conspiracy theories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Perfect Media Productions, LLC

Books & works: No Rest for the Wicked

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