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Harrison Hayes

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Thriller

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January 2015

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Harrison Hayes went to the University of Washington. He lives in Seattle with his wife and son.

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Harrison Hayes Just keep at it. Don't pay attention to how bad your writing may be at first (or after the 11th draft) or how hard it may seem to keep going. Just kee…moreJust keep at it. Don't pay attention to how bad your writing may be at first (or after the 11th draft) or how hard it may seem to keep going. Just keep writing...

Critics are good people and editors are great technicians - they all mean well and could help you lots, as long as you keep your head. Only you can tell your true story and you can do so only if you stay the course. Write for yourself and you'll be fine.(less)

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Harrison Hayes Losing my father to cancer was a crushing experience. I watched him suffer without being able help or really understand the extent of his anguish. I i…moreLosing my father to cancer was a crushing experience. I watched him suffer without being able help or really understand the extent of his anguish. I imagined what I would do if I could take his place and save him.

Would I? How would I live if my days were numbered? Would the knowledge I saved someone I loved, make up for the sadness of giving up my own life? The story kept forming inside me (as a coping mechanism, I imagine) until I had to write it out. Every character in The Refugee Sentinel is 95% based on a real person and yes, I'm in it too.

Sooner or later we all have to deal with our personal versions of Defiance Day. How we do it and how much of ourselves we save in the process defines who we are and what we're made of. (less)

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	The Refugee Sentinel 3.52 avg rating — 56 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mason and His Marvelous Machine: An Electrifying Adventure in 1920s New York by Harrison Hayes (Goodreads Author), Sam Guppy 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE ENROLLED AGENT’S PLAYBOOK 2025-2026: The Ultimate Guide to Passing the EA Exam and Excelling in Tax Practice 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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