Tony Killinger

Biography

Retired from the Central Intelligence Agency in 1993 after more than 30 years within the U.S. Intelligence service. During my career(s) I've lived in, worked in or visited over 70 different countries around the world. My love of horses and dogs goes clear back into my childhood as does my love of the great outdoors. I'm a lifelong fan of mellow music and the weeping, wailing guitars of our halcyon days. I am most at home in Asia when I'm not in the US, but I seldom travel anymore. South-Texas on the Mexican border near Brownsville is home now and I'm comfortable in my own skin. My favorite line comes from the music of Madonna. "I may not know the answers but I think I now know me, and if the questions brought me here, then I am who I was born to be."

Smashwords Interview

When did you first start writing?
I've always liked to write. People who can communicate their thoughts on paper or on a monitor soon get noticed and tend to be assigned tasks that require them to do a lot of it and I was no exception. My first novel was a mess, although the concept and the story are still one of my favorites. It took me about 5 years to complete with several versions of it ending up in the round file. After that I learned to take things a bit easier.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in Central Michigan in a beautiful little town that had thousands of stately old elm trees. However, it was the times rather than the location that influenced me the most. I left there when I was barely 17 and joined the Navy. The elm trees all died, most of my family moved away from that area and I seldom go back. The Navy thing lasted 20 years and I lived in a lot of different places. After the Navy I went to college in Utah on the GI Bill and shortly after graduation I went to work for the CIA. After that, I spent the vast majority of my time on the road. After retiring, I worked as a private consultant for the communications industry. All in all, I've lived in, worked in or visited over 70 different countries.
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Books

Stories From A Wrinkled Mind - Westward Ho
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 68,930. Language: English. Published: July 5, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
Two Novellas and 3 short stories that take you back to the western tradition. Add just a hint of the supernatural, a rich helping of tribal lore, a touch of romance and humor and top it all off with a touching story of a man and his dog that just might tug at your heartstrings and you've got Stories From A Wrinkled Mind. Enjoy!
Stories From A Wrinkled Mind - Volume One
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 117,650. Language: English. Published: July 3, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » General
Stories From A Wrinkled Mind - Asia Accents - is a collection of two novella and two short stories, all colorfully set in Asia and all designed to delight your imagination. Come along for adventure or come along for the romance, but spend some time in paradise.

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