My Interview with Gregg Hurwitz

I was so enthralled at reading the book, The Program, by Gregg Hurwitz, that I felt compelled to ask via email whether he might be willing to virually sit for an interview. He graciously agreed. One note: he is turning his book, The Kill Clause, into a movie. Stay tuned for details down the road.

Do you use your own experiences when compiling your storyline or characters?

Yes, quite often. It’s one of the reasons that I do so much research in the field – it gives me an opportunity to widen my own experiences, and then I have more to draw from. This helps me add verisimilitude to my books, but it also gives me a chance to encounter problems on my own, whether it be a jammed gun, a shark in the water, or a stunt plane that’s making me nauseas.

2)What first got your interested in being a professional writer?

Growing up, I wasn’t allowed to watch television, so I read constantly. From as long ago as I can remember, I wanted to be a writer. My first book, bound in cardboard with dreadful art by the author, was called Willie, Julie, and the Case of the Buried Treasure. I wrote it in first grade and I still have it on my shelf with my published novels.

3)Was any family member a writer? Who?

Not a one.

4) What have been your biggest writing influences?

Probably reading Stephen King when I was kid tops the list. I read Salem’s Lot in fifth grade, hiding under my bed in terror (my parents were at a dinner party. My academic studies were also very influential – I devoured Faulkner and Shakespeare, and I love their penchants for violence and suspense.

5)How long does it take to compose your novels?

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