DEEP STATE – Author Interview Tip Sheet

1. 1. We’ve heard the term “deep state” – briefly define “deep state” to our
      audience.
   2. Is Deep State related to current events?
   3. Deep State is based on the premise that drug cartels and terrorism are, in
      part, funded by insurance fraud. Tell us about that – how do we know
      that?
   4. Your main character, Jake McFarland doesn’t fit the typical profile of an
      insurance adjuster. Is he more of an insurance “investigator?” And do you
      embellish his role for the storyline or do some insurance investigators in
      real life get this involved in fraud investigations?
   5. According to data, insurance fraud has reached $100 billion annually.
      How frequently are these fraud cases successfully prosecuted? And, are
      you suggesting there are formal ‘rings’ of people who conduct this kind of
      fraud or do you find this happens more on an individual-to-individual
      basis?
   6. This is your second Jake McFarland crime thriller – but this one is special
      because you had a New York Times bestselling author assist you with
      Deep State? Who was it and how did they help you with this second
      installment?
   7. Insurance appears to be a complex industry – but you’ve provided an
      answer column for people who might have questions, called Ask The
      Adjuster. If they go to your website, can they ask you questions about
      personal insurance issues? And, is this where they can find out more
      about insurance fraud, too?
   8. Where can people go online to learn more about Deep State?