Heather’s Bookshelf: Author Interview with Rob Phayre
Book Title: How to Deliver a Ransom
Released: 02/01/25
Genre: Non-fiction: true-crime
Interview by Heather L. Barksdale
What inspired you to write “How to Deliver a Ransom”?
Phayre: I spent many years working in the Kidnap for Ransom industry, especially on the response side of things. I've delivered over one hundred million dollars in ransoms including one of just under fifteen million dollars which holds the Guinness record for the largest ever paid for a ship highjacked by pirates.
Is there anything that you want readers to know about you, your writing process or your book?
Phayre: This book offers advice to those who travel to high risk areas on how to avoid getting kidnapped. It also offers advice for families on what to do if a loved on is kidnapped! - Like all advice, if you need professional tailored advice, speak to an expert directly!
If "How to Deliver a Ransom” were adapted into a movie, who would you like to see cast to play your lead characters?
Phayre: For a movie script read my military thriller - The Ransom Drop!
When you encounter writer’s block, what do you do to break yourself out of it?
Phayre: Discipline - I write a 1000 words a day no matter what, and have done so with virtually no gaps for the past six years. That doesn't mean that I keep everything I write. Sometimes it's just not good enough, however the discipline of writing helps me improve.
Are there any tips that you would like to share with other aspiring authors?
Phayre: When you want to write, delete your social media apps.
What is your favorite book, genre, and/or author?
Phayre: Terry Pratchet, The Discworld series.
What are you working on next?
Phayre: A very dark techno thriller about a psychopath who uses AI and drone technology to commit crime as a gun for hire.
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