Barry Spaulding Interview | Army Veteran, Federal Law Enforcement Officer & Author of Dark Star

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with retired federal law enforcement officer, U.S. Army veteran, and author Barry Spaulding to discuss his remarkable life of service, storytelling, and creativity.Based in Rhode Island, Barry is a devoted father of three and grandfather of seven who has fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. His passion for writing began in high school, where he developed a love for fiction, fantasy, and imaginative storytelling that continues to inspire his work today.Before embarking on his writing career, Barry served in the United States Army as a trained military journalist, writing for Army publications and working in public relations with the U.S. Army Test Command, helping showcase military research, development, and innovation during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He later dedicated nearly 32 years as a federal law enforcement officer, spending much of his career training and mentoring others while building a wealth of real-world experience that now informs his writing.In this engaging conversation, Barry discusses his latest work, including Dark Star, his transition from military service and federal law enforcement to becoming a full-time author, the creative process behind his stories, and the lessons he's learned through decades of service, leadership, and lifelong learning.Whether you're interested in military history, law enforcement careers, fiction writing, fantasy novels, author interviews, storytelling, veterans, or personal reinvention, this episode offers inspiring insights and memorable stories.Learn more about Barry Spaulding and his books:https://authorbarryspaulding.com/For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b