Ask the Author: Scott Alexander Hess

“I'm happy to answer questions about my novels, or about the writing process in general. Keep writing, keep reading! ” Scott Alexander Hess

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Your novels are often set in the past, with details that are vivid and historically accurate. How did you get into writing historical fiction, and why does this genre suit your writing style?
Scott Alexander Hess different time periods offer particularly rich conflicts and detail. the illicit gay lover affair in butchers sons has a lot of sizzle and danger, being that its hells kitchen ny 1930.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Scott Alexander Hess keep an idea journal with you all day. jot down at least one idea a day and read a lot!
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Scott Alexander Hess read the short book, the war of art
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What are you currently working on?
Scott Alexander Hess the river runs red, a novel set in st. louis 1891 when the famous wainwright building went up as the world's first skyscraper. told from 4 different pov.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Scott Alexander Hess my novel the butcher's sons, was inspired by my relationship with my two older brothers, and also by the novel wettest county in the world by matt bondurant
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