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Literary Titan Interview

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Yesterday, Literary Titan published a new interview with me titled “Gritty Environments,” which delves into the background of my novel, Hessman’s Necklace. In this Q&A, I discuss the early versions of the story, including a pivotal graphic scene of violence that required significant rethinking. Additionally, I explore themes of homage and originality, as well as the influence of writers like Dashiell Hammett, John D. MacDonald, and F. Scott Fitzgerald in shaping dialogue, characters, and literary style.

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Interview with Literary Titan

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On April 3, 2025, Literary Titan featured an interview with me entitled “Chaos and Fury,” which delves into the complexities behind my novel *When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed*. In this Q&A, I share details about what led me to write a story steeped in themes of obsession, power dynamics, and the tumultuous nature of the creative process. I also reflect on how personal experiences and emotional truths informed my characters, as well as my approach to embracing critical feedback as a tool for growth.

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Interview with Jerry Levy for Lowestoft Chronicle

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The latest issue of the Lowestoft Chronicle, published today, includes my interview with Canadian short story writer Jerry Levy. Years ago, Levy contributed an excellent short story to issue #9 of the magazine (“Paris Is A Woman”). Since then, Levy has published three story collections, including his superb The Philosopher Stories. This interview with Levy focuses on his story collections, his literary influences, and the real-life inspiration behind his intelligent, socially awkward philosophy hack protagonist, Karl Pringle, the star of his newest book.

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LC Interview with Jim Daniels

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Daniels’ most recent story collection, The Luck of the Fall, was published last June by Michigan State University Press. This seventh collection is full or varied voices and the author covers all sorts of heavy subjects, including addiction and recovery, grief, and mental illness. Daniels has given a ton of interviews over the years, but in this latest one he discusses some of the stories in his recent collection, as well as his brand-new chapbook, Comment Card.

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Interview with Don Winslow for PW

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A couple of weeks ago, Mr. Winslow graciously discussed his series and this final book with me. A small but interesting piece of the interview can be read in Publishers Weekly, titled “Iliad on the Strip: PW Talks with Don Winslow.” A version of that article also appears in the 02/12/2024 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline “Iliad on the Strip.”

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