Interview With Author Chazic Hanscombe
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Chazic Hanscombe, author, ghostwriter, editor, and founder of Hanscombe Books. I’ve been writing professionally for over a decade, mostly in the shadows. As a ghostwriter, I’ve written or co-written more than 70 books across genres — sci-fi, thrillers, horror, action, and non-fiction ranging from personal memoirs to business and investigative work.
Only recently have I started putting my own name on the cover, building a catalogue that reflects the kind of stories I actually want to tell: brutal, honest, and unfiltered. Hanscombe Books exists to back those kinds of voices — mine included.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Ghostwriting 101 — it’s a sharp, practical guide to making real money writing other people’s books.
After years of ghostwriting for clients around the world — CEOs, survivors, sci-fi fanatics, and total chaos cases — I realized how much misinformation is out there. Either it’s sugar-coated fantasy or vague recycled advice. This book cuts through all that. It’s about the work: how to land clients, write fast, manage expectations, protect your sanity, and build a reputation without burning out.
I wrote it for the people like me, writers who want to make a living without pretending they’re “content creators” or waiting to be discovered.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Definitely. I do most of my best writing between midnight and 4 a.m., when everything’s quiet and the world feels a little more honest. There’s usually a strong cup of something caffeinated nearby, and I’ve got dramatic orchestral music or moody soundtracks blasting in my ears — think Hans Zimmer meets the end of civilization.
It’s not the healthiest habit, but it gets the words out, and hey its fun as hell.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve always been drawn to authors who strip the fat off a story and get straight to the point — even when the subject matter is massive. H.G. Wells taught me that sci-fi doesn’t have to be about tech; it can be about people breaking under pressure. Hemingway showed me the power of restraint — say less, hit harder. And Michael Grant? His Gone series was one of the first times I saw a YA author go full dark without flinching. That stuck with me.
I’m influenced by authors who write lfast paced andhard hitting stories.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m building Hanscombe Books, my own indie publishing press — focused on releasing fiction that cuts deep and non-fiction that doesn’t flinch. We’ve just launched our first titles and are rolling out more every month.
On the writing side, I’m working on a novel called The Cutter — a serial killer horror mystery with a sci-fi twist. It’s dark, gritty, and unapologetically bleak. Think body horror meets forensic thriller with something… not quite human behind the crimes. It’s the kind of story that keeps me up at night — and that’s usually a good sign.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
For me, the best method isn’t a single website — it’s a mix of direct communication and gritty consistency. Email is king. Having a solid reader magnet and keeping people on my list gives me control — no algorithm can kill your mailing list.
That said, I’ve had solid traction with Instagram for visual hooks and building early interest, and Payhip has been surprisingly useful for direct sales — especially with affiliate marketing baked in. Most platforms won’t do the work for you. You have to show up, be honest, and treat promotion like a long game — not a one-time blast.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you’re passionate about — not what you think will sell. There are billions of people in this world, and no matter how weird, dark, or niche your story is, someone out there needs it. Your job is to write it and get it in front of them.
So stop second-guessing. Write often. Write messy. And don’t wait for permission — just get the work done. That’s how you get better. That’s how you find your voice. And that’s how you eventually get read.
Consistency beats perfection every time.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Best advice I’ve ever heard? “Done is better than perfect.”
It sounds simple, but it’s everything. You can’t improve a blank page. You can’t sell an idea that’s still in your head. Perfectionism kills momentum — and momentum is everything in this industry. Finish the damn draft. Fix it later. Publish when it’s ready, not when it’s flawless.
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m jumping between a couple of things — a sci-fi thriller with some brutal worldbuilding, and a nonfiction book on corruption and global collapse (light reading, obviously). I tend to read across genres — fiction for story, non-fiction for sharp edges and truth. If it’s honest, dark, or challenges how we see the world, I’m in.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Building my publishing business and transitioning from ghostwriting to full time publishing.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
SAS survival handbook by John Wiseman is a must, for well survival. For entertainment I think I’d take bag of bones, (one of my favorite Stephen King novels), H.G Wells A brief Outline of History, and a random book I’ve never read.
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