Templin began writing at an early age and in about fourth grade wrote his first short story, an action-adventure about a dog that saved people from a fire.
While assigned to the United States Pacific Fleet, he used his free time to write short stories and train for BUD/S and finally passed the PST.
During training, Templin was injured and rolled back to Class 144, where he completed Hell Week, became a rifle and pistol expert, conducted demolitions, and practiced small unit tactics.
[1][2] During a research trip, while in the LA International Airport, Templin picked up the book Blackhawk Down and noticed his friend Wasdin was involved in the Battle of Mogadishu.
[7] Templin's books have been translated into German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Hungarian, Vietnamese, and Thai.