{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68a72812352b565deb29efa3/68c2dd031f1b04aa3254eddc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From MI6 to Bestseller: Former Agent Matthew Dunn on the Psychology of Espionage, Secrets and Storytelling","description":"<p><strong>Welcome back to The Human Mix.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Nick &amp; Lydia talk with former MI6 Agent <strong>Matthew Dunn</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Matthew explains how he was <strong>recruited into Britain's Secret Intelligence Service MI6 from university </strong>and then went on to spend years<strong> travelling the world solo and under numerous aliases</strong>, targeting the <strong>highest echelons of rogue states</strong>. He expresses the importance of judgement in high-stake situation, trust between agents for successful operations and how personal those relationships can get.</p><p><br></p><p>After leaving the service he became a <strong>bestselling author </strong>and to date has written <strong>14 published novels</strong>.&nbsp;Matthew discusses how his time in<strong> MI6 has influenced his writing </strong>and creativity.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode digs in to the <strong>psychology of a former intelligence officer </strong>and it's truly one you cannot miss!</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you'd like to get in contact or be involved with The Human Mix, please see below:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasmckie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nick McKie</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-j-hall-91535b23/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lydia J Hall</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/persyou_ltd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Instagram</u></a></p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you'd like to find out more about Matthew Dunn or read his novels, please find </strong><a href=\"https://www.matthewdunnauthor.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>his website here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>","author_name":"The Human Mix"}