Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Was born in Hungary, came to the U.S. in 1939. Have lived in NYC, Chicago, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, among others, now live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Attended Washington & Jefferson College, Carnegie Tech, Tulane U., UCLA Extension, Columbia Pacific U. Was a theatre director for thirty years, then turned to the study and practice of modern metaphysics and to writing. Have written twenty books, three stage plays, half a dozen screenplays, one children’s book. I have always written what I wanted to, and have been pleased to find readers for my writing, most of which has been based on real events.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Doppelganger: The Legend of Lee Harvey Oswald. In 2009 I read two or three books about the murder of JFK. I found that information about the man calling himself Lee Harvey Oswald was peculiar, confusing and often impossible. I kept reading and then researching, and finally concluded that “Lee Harvey Oswald” was an intelligence agent in deep cover, who was using the identity of the real Lee Harvey Oswald. It eventually became obvious that “Harvey Oswald” had been set up as a patsy and was innocent of any crimes, much less two murders. I wrote the book because I thought it was terrible to murder “Harvey” and then falsely accuse him of murder. I wanted to clear his name, especially for his two daughters. Later, I wrote a play based on the book, O: The Legend of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I was a literature major as an undergraduate, and I was influenced by Hemingway, as he had a clear and simple style.
What are you working on now?
Working to get my Oswald play produced. Glad to hear from any directors or producers or agents.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Haven’t found a best method yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing, someone, somewhere is waiting for what you have to say. Anyone can self-publish on Amazon for free. I didn’t get serious about writing until I was over 65 years of age.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
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What are you reading now?
Metaphysical books.
What’s next for you as a writer?
More writing. Become rich and famous.
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?
Four Russian novels, like War and Peace, as they are long and complex.
Author Websites and Profiles
George Schwimmer, Ph.D. Website
George Schwimmer, Ph.D. Amazon Profile