BRETT WALLACH Author Bio:
My name is Brett Wallach, and I’m a father of two daughters from the Philadelphia area. The protagonist in my Phil Allman, P.I. series of mysteries is a misanthropic, sentimental, bitter, funny, romantic, lustful, tough, sometimes amoral, slightly (?) insane divorced father of two daughters from Philadelphia. Any resemblance to myself is highly coincidental. I’ve tried to create a character who often says and does the wrong things, after reading so many books in this genre where the main character, despite quirks, is usually unrealistically virtuous. Think Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver, only funnier. My favorite authors are John Steinbeck, Graham Greene, Raymond Chandler, Elmore Leonard, Dennis Lehane, Walter Mosley, Gillian Flynn, and many others. I have no delusions that my novels are on their level, but as my reviews (please see them as well on Goodreads) show, most people seem to find them entertaining. After my former publisher recently went out of business, I decided to self-publish, and my nine books (so far) in the series (Jesse Garon, And I Love Her, Young Blood, Freeze Out, Susceptible,Torment, Man Out Of Time, The One You Never Seen Before, The Last Shot) are all available on Amazon, and candid, objective reviews are always welcome. My most recent noir novel, The Last Shot, has been published by The Wild Rose Press. My tenth book, and the only one not in the Phil Allman series is The Last MAN On Earth, a sci-fi/social and sexual satire, and I hope that you like that as well. My email address is brettswallach1@gmail.com, and feedback is welcome.
What inspires you to write?
Often, when I read a book in my genre and it's great, it inspires me to try to achieve that level of writing. When I read a genre novel and it sucks, that also fuels my competitive spirit to outdo that author. And of course, the catharsis of writing down what is on my mind or in my heart compels me.
Tell us about your writing process.
I like the "seat of my pants" style in that I think that it adds to the suspense; I often don't know where the story is going any more than my readers do!
For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
Like an actor, I try to speak and look at things from each character's perspective. I've been told that my dialogue is good, and my ability to put myself in someone else's shoes comes pretty naturally to me.
Who are your favorite authors?
Some of the bJohn Steinbeck, Raymond Chandler, James M. Cain, Walter Mosley and a few others are my go-to authors and Gone Girl, Mystic River, and Sometimes A Great Notion are a few of the books that even hold up on a second or third reading for me.
What genres do you write?
Mystery/Noir
How did you choose the genre(s) you write?
I connect with the great noir books and movies of the 1940's and '50's; the grit, the double entendre humor, the understated sexuality all appeal to me.
What three things are on your writing desk at any given moment?
My laptop, water, and my phone if I'm being honest about it.
What hobbies do you have when you need a break from writing?
I like the outdoors, the gym, movies, music, etc.
What formats are your books in?
eBook, Print
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