We are thrilled to welcome our new SJF Communications client, Tommy Anderson. Tommy is the author of the new military thriller Haboob Wind. Tommy is also on board as a screenwriter and producer of the optioned film “Haboob Wind” with Global Edge Pictures, currently in pre-production. IMDB Link

Read our Q & A with

Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications and Tommy Anderson Below!

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About the Author – Tommy Anderson:

Tommy Anderson, a native of Madison, Wisconsin, is a retired veteran (active duty and reserves) with 23 years of experience in several military organizations including the U.S. Army, Army National Guard and Air National Guard. After his military retirement he spent 25 years in public service as a police deputy and dispatcher, firefighter and medic. Tommy has a MA in Public Administration, BS in Fire Engineering and AD in Fire Science. Anderson serves on the board of directors for US4Warriors and its offshoot, Veteran’s Publishing, Inc. He is also a life member of the American Legion, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, 32nd Infantry Division Association, International Association of Firefighters Alumni Association, and U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air National Guard Fire Chief’s Association.

He’s also an award winning photographer and artist.

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Haboob Wind

It’s 2021, 20 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America and celebrations to the heroes and survivors are suddenly disrupted by a long-planned terrorist attack within the U.S. An Electronic Pulse Weapon (EPW) missile attack along with a ground terrorist assault is launched at a Southern California military installation — supported by thousands of sleeper cell members, who camouflaged themselves into the fabric of American society as patriots working in trusted positions in the government, law enforcement, FBI and CIA.

The invasion, called Haboob Wind (a violent Arabic dust storm), is orchestrated by a radical jihad army formed after the U.S. pulled out of Iraq in 2011. A vintage strike force, led by veteran military officers, is called on to defeat the terrorist group. In an epic battle of good versus evil, Anderson confidently showcases the resourcefulness and patriotism of our veterans to protect our life, liberty, and freedom against all odds of modern warfare.

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Q & A – 

Tommy Anderson  & Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications

SJF: Tell us about the book ‘Haboob Wind’– how you came up with scenario, how long it took to write it? Why did you write it? Where did you write it? Etc.

TA: I started gathering notes for my book in 2014 based off current events going on in the world. One of the last jobs I had in the military was wartime operations planning for my unit. I looked at current events and history and came up with a ‘what if’ scenario that would revolve around a current terrorist threat and applied a ‘what if’ to the story line. I wanted to write a gripping thriller that would revolve around these threats and the military and law enforcement response to them.  I wrote it at home, on trips, recorded notes while driving. It took two years to write the book then approximately another to do cover design, the editing process, and marketing.

SJF: What experiences and/or people (parents, role models etc) in your life influenced you the most and why?

TA: My father with his mid-western values and his approach to his service in World War II, his business, and humbleness. Other role models are heroes I served with in the military and on the fire department.

SJF: What have been the three most memorable experiences (positive or negative) in the military or after?

TA: My first day of Basic Training at Fort Dix New, Jersey in January of 1971, being appointed to the Fire Department, and the birth of my daughters.

SJF: Which job/MOS etc. did you enjoy the most and why and the least and why?

TA: The least was my original 05B20 which was as an infantry radio telephone operator (RT0), that job was interesting, but I was sent to Fort Gordon, GA because of my test scores and ability to handle Morse code and was sent to the Cryptology Communications Course. I was confined to an office and not in the field.  After getting off active duty and going into the Army National Guard I entered an Air Cavalry unit and went back on active duty to Fort Rucker Alabama and air crew flight school.  I stayed in Aviation for another 10 years when I transferred to the Air Force (Air National Guard).  I entered into crash rescue and enjoyed that the most, rose through the ranks to a position of a Deputy Fire Chief in the United States Air Force.

SJF: Accomplishments/Recognitions?

TA: Numerous, most proud of my Presidential Meritorious Service Medal for developing a war time operation plan for Crash Rescue Units – for Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  Actually, too many to list.

SJF: What are your top 3 values in life?

TA: God, My Family, My close circle of Friends.

SJF: If you had to do it over again…

TA: Yes, on the fire department if I stayed home the day of my accident, I wasn’t scheduled to work.  I would have obtained my private pilots license. Otherwise I’m happy with my life and I’m where I should be.

SJF: What are you most proud of?

TA: I’m extremely proud of my wife and family, I’m proud of my career on both the fire department and the military. I’m proud of this country even with it’s bumps in the road.

SJF: Any difficult decisions?

TA: Which day?  To write the book – yes!  In discussing it with my wife if we were to do, it would be a big commitment and financial hit.

SJF: What’s the most difficult thing about writing?

TA: Keeping focused on your story line, characters, plot, and details.  I’ve developed my own way of doing that and I think each writer does. Also, not forcing a story but to let it come out naturally.

SJF: What do you envision for the Haboob Wind film?

TA: With the momentum that is moving forward from the production company, main screenwriter, veteran’s community and the fans, we must do it right and accurate.  We are striving for that and I love how it has brought other veterans into supporting the movie and helping in how ever they can. I see it being a big and popular film.  That is the vision that so many share with me.

SJF: Any fears? Doubts? ever?

TA: Always every day.  If you don’t have any fears and doubts in your actions, you can never improve and grow in life.  It all depends on how you handle it.  Are you a captive to them or in control of them?  I prefer to be in control. Since the start of my book until today everyday has been different and challenging.

Many thanks, Tommy!

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