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David Hughes

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https://www.facebook.com/SoloNorthwest

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Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

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Dave Hughes has been a rabid fan of zombie movies and books since he was a kid. In 2015, he retired from a 27-year career in law enforcement, wondering what to do next. He turned a decades-long passion for genealogy into a post-retirement business. When he is not writing, he works as a genealogist and private investigator doing heir research. Dave lives with his wife and two sons in El Dorado Hills, California.

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David Hughes Again, I'm unqualified to answer this question, mainly because I conflate my own "writer's block" with simple laziness. Sometimes writing gets in the …moreAgain, I'm unqualified to answer this question, mainly because I conflate my own "writer's block" with simple laziness. Sometimes writing gets in the way of my other job (heir research), walking my dog, grabbing a cup of coffee with my wife, over-immersing in my teenage son's lives, or just playing Call of Duty. (less)

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David Hughes Beating the ever-loving [insert expletive here] out of my protagonist, in the most adventurous, creative ways imaginable. Oh, and seeing your hard wor…moreBeating the ever-loving [insert expletive here] out of my protagonist, in the most adventurous, creative ways imaginable. Oh, and seeing your hard work finally publish. Maybe holding your own paperback book in your hands (no offense, e-books); it is pretty cool.(less)

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