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D.J. Williams

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Born
Hong Kong
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Thriller, Fantasy, Young Adult

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D.J. Williams is an author, storyteller, executive producer, and director born and raised in Hong Kong. Growing up between cultures shaped the global perspective that now defines his work across fiction, nonfiction, and brand storytelling.

He is the author of the Chase Hardeman thriller series and the Beacon Hill trilogy, novels known for blending high-stakes action with deeper cultural and spiritual tension. His books have reached #1 on Amazon Hot New Releases and have been featured in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Writer’s Digest, with endorsements from bestselling authors and industry leaders.

His forthcoming nonfiction book, Art of the Margins: Unearthing Your Creativity in Obscurity (David C Cook, 2026), explores how meaningful ...more

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D.J. Williams Writer's block is something that stops the story dead, but it must be worked through. Surfing on Facebook or Twitter isn't the answer. I've found that…moreWriter's block is something that stops the story dead, but it must be worked through. Surfing on Facebook or Twitter isn't the answer. I've found that the best way for me to deal with it is to write. It doesn't matter if what I'm writing is good enough to keep, but what I've found is that in those times there's a nugget that I can pull from that gets me over the hurdle.(less)
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D.J. Williams Never give up...and write what you love. If you start thinking about how to craft the best novel so it sells then you've missed the joy in writing. I …moreNever give up...and write what you love. If you start thinking about how to craft the best novel so it sells then you've missed the joy in writing. I think it's better to write the story that's circulating inside, and then see what happens. After going through the system of writing proposals and then waiting for my agent to call with an offer, I've realized that it's impossible to know what a publisher is looking for, so I might as well write what inspires me.(less)
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