R.A. Flannagan
Military-Espionage Thriller Author | Canadian Defence & Geopolitics | Independent Publishing
R.A. Flannagan is the author of the CANZUK at War military thriller series and the standalone thriller Dark Duplicity.
His novels combine military action, international intrigue and geopolitical conflict with a focus on the people caught in the middle. His writing is informed by extensive research into military affairs, international security and contemporary conflicts.
R.A. is available for podcast, radio, print and online interviews on military fiction, Canadian defence, geopolitics, writing and independent publishing.
Featured Interviews
R.A. Flannagan — Author Interview with Kristin McTiernan, Internet Moralist
In his conversation with Kristin, R.A. discusses his writing, military thrillers and the research and real-world interests that shape his novels. Whether you’re interested in military fiction, Canadian defence, geopolitics or the process of creating a contemporary thriller, the interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at R.A. and his work.
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Interview Topics
R.A. is available to discuss:
Military Thriller Writing
Creating realistic military operations, characters and conflicts while telling a compelling story.
Canadian Defence & National Security
Canada’s military role at home and abroad, NATO, national security and the challenges facing the Canadian Armed Forces and Canada’s other security services.
Geopolitics & Contemporary Conflict
The geopolitical forces shaping today’s conflicts and how they can be translated into compelling fiction.
Canadian & US Domestic Politics
Politics and polarization, and how political leadership, elections, and public policy are shaping domestic politics in both countries and how these issues will play out in the weeks and years ahead.
Researching Military Fiction
How an author researches weapons, military organizations, geography, technology and operations — and where fact ends and fiction begins.
Independent Publishing
Building an author career outside the traditional publishing model, including writing, publishing, advertising and finding readers.
Press Kit
FORTHCOMING
Books
A military thriller series imagining a future in which Canada and its closest allies are drawn into a dangerous new era of global conflict. Over 55,000 copies sold, average 4.5 stars on Amazon.
Dark Duplicity
A standalone international thriller exploring terrorism, hostage-taking and the lengths people will go to survive. Coming Fall 2026.