Scott Swanson, pen name J.T. Patten, is an American military writer, novelist, lyric songwriter, and former intelligence advisor. He is notable for his work in military Special Warfare intelligence, and is featured in Montgomery McFate's book Military Anthropology: Soldiers, Scholars and Subjects at the Margins of Empire and Steve Coll's book, Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America’s Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Professionally, Scott is Aon (company)'s Cyber Security Advisory Practice Leader. Prior, he worked as a financial crimes investigator for PwC's Financial Crimes Unit. Formerly, he has worked as a government intelligence operative. He specializes in socio-cultural intelligence and Irregular warfare and which covers operational considerations, focusing on Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia regions.
Biography Scott grew up in Chicago and graduated with a degree in foreign languages from the Illinois State University. Later, he received a master’s degree from the American Military University.
Bibliography U.S. Army Publications Swanson, Scott; Lieutenant General Boykin, William. Operationalizing Intelligence Special Warfare Bulletin, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS).
Novels Patten, J.T. (2013). Safe Havens Series: Shadow Masters, A Sean Havens Black Ops Thriller (Book 1) Patten, J.T. (2016). Safe Havens Series: Primed Charge, A Sean Havens Black Ops Thriller (Book 2) Patten, J.T. (2018). Buried in Black: A Task Force Orange Novel (Book 1) Patten, J.T. (2019). The Presence of Evil: A Task Force Orange Novel Book 2) Patten, J.T. (2020). Safe Havens Series: Presidential Retreat, A Sean Havens Black Ops Thriller (Book 3) Patten, J.T. (2021). Safe Havens Series: Shadow Masters Reloaded: A Sean Havens Black Ops Thriller (Second Release, Book 1) Patten, J.T. (2022). Whispers of a Gypsy (Horror) Patten, J.T. (2023). Brothers of Blood: A New Orleans Haunts Novella (Vampire Horror) Patten, J.T. (2023). Lone Woolf Series: Buried in Black, A Drake Woolf Black Ops Thriller, (Second Release, Book 1) Patten, J.T. (2023). Lone Woolf Series: The Presence of Evil: A Drake Woolf Black Ops Thriller (Second Release, Book 2) Patten, J.T. (2023). Howl of the Hunted: A New Orleans Haunts Novella (Werewolf / Rougarou Horror) by Tantor Media
Military / Security Publications Grange, David; as "Patten, J.T." Assessing and Targeting Illicit Funding in Conflict Ecosystems Swanson, Scott. Cyber Threat Indications & Warning: Predict, Identify and Counter Swanson, Scott. Improving Asymmetrical Insights with Cultural Understanding Swanson, Scott. Indications and Warning Post 9/11: Analyzing Enemy Intent Swanson, Scott, Red Team Improvements Swanson, Scott. Terrorism and Third Party Combatants: Iran, Venezuela and Hezbollah Swanson, Scott. Viral Targeting of the IED Social Network System Swanson, Scott. The Role of Fraud Examinations in Cybercrime
Lifestyle and Gun Publications Patten, J.T. WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT Ballistic Magazine, 2023 Patten, J.T. SHOOT AND WRITE TO THRILL Tactical Life Magazine, 2023 Patten, J.T. CONCEALED CARRY GUIDE Personal Defense Weapons, 2023 Patten, J.T. COOL VS STRANGE Personal Defense Weapons, 2023 Patten, J.T. HIGH STEAKS DEBATE Ballistic Magazine, 2023 Patten, J.T. DEADPOOLISH WICK DWX Combat Handguns Magazine, 2023 Patten, J.T. LONE WOOLF STORIES Parts 1-4, Tactical Life Magazine, 2023 Patten, J.T. GRAVY SEALS Personal Defense World Magazine, 2023
Music Writing and Lyric Publishing Production Patten, J.T. (2023). TACKLEBOX (See You Again) Lone Woolf Lyrics, Lone Woolf Publishing (ASCAP) Patten, J.T. (2023). DARK RIDERS Lone Woolf Lyrics, Lone Woolf Publishing (ASCAP) with Gary Cubberley (BMI), Composer, Arranger, and Producer; Songbayteam Band; Songtrust Blvd Publisher Patten, J.T. (2023). PREACHERMAN Lone Woolf Lyrics, Lone Woolf Publishing (ASCAP)
Interviews Patten, J.T. (2021) J.T. Patten - Shadow Masters (Reloaded), House of Mystery Radio on NBC Patten, J.T. (2022) Intel Contractor Pens Story on America's Most Secretive Unit, Connecting Vets Patten, J.T. (2022) J.T. Patten - Whispers of a Gypsy, House of Mystery Radio on NBC
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