184 Bestselling Author, Producer, Actor, and Founder and Host of Killer Nashville, Clay Stafford Tells us to "Throw Ourselves Out There!"

Send us Fan Mail Send us a textWelcome everybody! Today’s show is for you writers out there! No matter if you are a bestselling author with a huge backlist or you are just kicking around the idea of writing a book, today's show will have huge value to you!My guest on the show today is Clay Stafford! This guy has been in the entertainment business since he was 10 years old being discovered as a singer/actor child protégé in rural Appalachia. Did I mention he became a published author at age 10 and started a film production company at age 16?Clay is an award-winning author, screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker. He has sold over four million books that are available in 16 languages and has seen his film work distributed internationally in over 14 languages.Clay is the founder and operator of the acclaimed mystery/thriller writer's conference, Killer Nashville, which I will attend this year from August 22-25. If you’re going to be attending, come say howdy and I will buy you a drink at the open barPlease enjoy this informative and inspirational conversation with this one-of-a-kind entertainer. In today’s episode we discuss:·      Clay being discovered at age 10 and being a child actor.·      The life, or lack of, of a child actor.·      Being a published author at age 10.·      Having mentors as a young actor, including Alan Alda, and hanging out on the set of MASH.·      The importance of Being a risk taker in the entertainment biz.·      How he sold over four million books and what sells books today. ·      Conversations with David Hasselhoff.·      How can we prepare ourselves for a career as a writer?·      Hosting Killer Nashville, who it is for, and how to get the most out of it as an attendee. Visit Clay's website!Learn more about Killer Nashville!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show