Exclusive Interview with

R. J. Hanson

When did you start writing?

I began writing around the age of twelve. When I discovered I could make the characters in my stories do what I wanted them to, I really developed a passion for it.

What makes writing your passion?

I love creating and telling stories. I also enjoy a tale in which the good guys aren't ALL good and the bad guys aren't ALL bad, because no one really is ALL one thing or another. But the thing I love the most is that I can create (and live in my head) a world where justice can be found, where courage is rewarded, and where the question of 'does the ends justify the means' can be fully explored.

How long have you been writing?

I've been writing for thirty-five years now. Of course, I only published my first book at the age of forty-five (two years ago). My daughter (and my editor), Kaity, is the one who spurred me to actually do something with the notes and stories I've put together over the years.

What was the feeling when you published your first book?

I was terrified, and oddly excited. I still go through bouts of 'Imposture Syndrome' but I suppose most authors do.

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