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0:08
Initial Conversation and Context
0:30
Interview Preparation and Disclaimer
1:03
Correctional Officer's Background and Career Path
1:36
Seven Years as a Correctional Officer and Reflections
2:07
Comparison of Police and Correctional Officer Roles
3:10
Safety Concerns and Inmate Relationships
3:40
Establishing Rapport with Individuals
4:12
Understanding Situations and Expectations
4:42
Becoming a Correctional Officer
5:44
Observations of New Recruits
7:17
Prison Routine and Anxiety
8:18
Comparing Prison Life to High School
9:20
Buddy System and Cell Assignment
14:31
Fear and Uncertainty about COVID-19
15:01
Prison Life during the Pandemic
16:05
Author's Experience with COVID-19 Symptoms
17:08
Variability in COVID-19 Symptoms and Outcomes
18:42
Asymptomatic People in Prisons and Precautions
19:12
Prison Environment and Interaction
20:46
Prison Levels and Security Measures
21:51
Normal Day in Prison Work
22:53
Dealing with Confrontational CEOs and Coworkers
23:24
Avoiding Conflict and Staying Neutral
24:24
A Personal Experience with a Confrontational CO
26:28
Prison CEOs and Nicknames
26:58
Inmates' Nicknames
27:29
Prisoners' Unconventional Names
28:32
Racial Stereotypes in Nicknames
29:32
Personal Experience with Prison Nicknames
30:35
Personal Story and Writing a Book
31:07
Original Idea for Prison Novel
31:39
Inspiration from Real-Life Stories
32:11
Writing Process and Character Development
32:43
Publishing Journey and Self-Publishing
38:22
Initial Experience with Sky Horse Publishing and Royalties
39:56
Comparison of Earnings from Traditional and Self-Publishing
40:27
Author's Experience with Podcasts and Promotion
40:57
Influence of YouTube on Book Sales
41:58
New Book Release and Prison Thriller Genre
42:30
Short Stories Collection and Writing Style
43:02
Why Write Fiction Instead of Nonfiction
43:33
Storytelling Ability and Real-Life Examples
45:35
Inconsistent Storytelling and True Crime
46:38
Martin Scorsese's Storytelling Style
47:42
Author's Fiction Writing Experience
48:42
Unpublished Books and Editing Services
49:14
Collaborative Editing Process
50:18
Working with Co-Author and Researcher
51:18
Prison Life and Storytelling
53:27
Finding Bodies in Lakes and Prison Life
54:29
Prison Psychology and Rule-Breaking Behavior
55:00
Recurring Prison Issues and Life Sentences
56:02
Prison Food and Adaptation to Environment
57:05
Initial Expectations vs Reality of Prison Food
58:07
Perspective on Prison Life and Complaining
59:41
Concerns about Re-Entry and Rehabilitation
1:00:12
Prison Life and Negative Patterns
1:00:44
Cycles of Negativity and Depression
1:01:15
Observations on Prison Culture
1:02:46
Tattooing in Prison
1:03:48
Meeting with SIS and Initial Procedures
1:04:19
Tattooing and Contraband in Prison
1:05:22
Prison Rules and Safety Concerns
1:07:28
Mental State and Prison Conditions
1:07:59
Comparison to CEOs and Job Perspective
1:08:30
Finding Writing as an Alternative Path
1:09:01
Personal Growth and Research in Writing
1:09:32
Writing as a Coping Mechanism and Balancing Act
1:10:36
Feeling Indifferent About Work
1:11:07
Desire to Make a Career Transition
1:11:39
Sharing Books and Social Media
1:12:11
Book Series and Writing Career
1:13:15
Author Promotion and Networking
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