Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Glenn writes inspiring adventures with an edge. No matter how dark the day, finding hope to pursue the prize is the core of all his novels and studies. He is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), a graduate of Vision Loss Resources and Bethel Seminary, the father of six and grandfather of seven. Glenn likes tandem biking, kayaking, and daydreaming and lives in Minneapolis with his wife. He is also an award-winning author with short stories published in Splickety, Havok, Cadet Quest and Partners. Chase, the third book in his Intense series is scheduled for release April 1, 2018. You can visit him at www.glennhaggerty.com, and reach him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GlennHaggertyAuthor, and on Twitter, @grhaggertyjr
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Chase, Intense Book 3
Like most of my books and short stories, Chase was initially just a picture in my mind. A scene where a lowlife drug-dealer’s meeting with one of his runners turned into an incident which expanded into a full length novel. I tried to put myself into the mindset of these characters and the story took off from there. Interestingly, I ended up cutting that scene and reworking it into a different setting and another short story. But by then the bull was out of the pen as it were and the story had to be written!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I often get some great ideas and insights as I ride my stationary bike. Great coffee is a must, strong and dark roast but with cream and sugar. Our Keurig makes a fast fix, but if I’m desperate, a shot of espresso and hot chocolate in a cup of skim milk will stimulate my creative juices or power me through writer’s fatigue. And Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are the best writing fuel food.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
C.S. Lewis, John Grisham have stimulated and influenced me both as a reader and writer. The most influential book of my life has been the Bible—by far. For learning the craft of writing,
I think Randy Ingermanson’s Perfect Scene where he builds upon and made more understandable, concepts from Dwight Swain’s Techniques of the Selling Writer had the most influence as far as micro techniques. Then the macrostructures of Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell helped me “put it together.”
What are you working on now?
My next book in the Intense series is tentatively titled, Hyde, which follows the theme of the first two books and once again also serves as the name of the main antagonist. It set in Florida where Tyler is vacationing with his cousins. Once again, they get caught up in a mysterious disappearance that has to do with modern-day pirates and treasure buried in plain sight. I’ve done some research on the Spanish gold fleet of Seventeen-fifteen and discovered some interesting possibilities.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Word of mouth referral is the best method of promoting books. The best way to spark those referrals is through a personal visit with middle school students. The best website? There are so many!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s a big job to tackle. You might try writing a short story first, say 1000 to 1500 words. I began my writing career that way and it gave me insight as to how massive writing a book can be. It also opened the door to learning the craft of creative writing which is different from other types of writing. And ultimately, short stories provided writing credits when they were published in several magazines.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Trust God, do good and love mercy.
What are you reading now?
Werewolf Cop by Andrew Klavan, and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue writing the Intense Series. After Hyde, I have a couple of germs of stores, but nothing concrete. I will, however, be adding some non-fiction books, companion studies initially, designed to help students deal with issues of friendship, bullying and dating
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?
The first would be the Bible, the second, a good desert survival handbook. The third book would be a really good compilation of jokes I think.
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