Featured Interview With Robert E. Hirsch
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Pusan, Korea, came to the States at age 5, became a citizen at age 13. I recently retired from 40 years as an educator, ending as the Superintendent of Ocean Springs School District, Mississippi Gulf Coast. I ride motorcycles (Harley), play bluegrass guitar in the Hound City Ramblers band, live on the bayou, and write novels. I’m a ‘fun and crazy guy,’ as they say!
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
About the 5th/6th grade, I became absolutely fascinated with the Illiad. From there it was on to the Dark Ages and beyond: King Arthur, Song of Roland, Siegefred. Two or three years later I got hooked on the classics (Victor Hugo, Charles Dickens, Alexander Dumas, etc…)
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love Victor Hugo and Charles Dickens in particular. Their stories, plots, and subplots are timeless, complex, and profound. I am inspired by their writing and imagination!
Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is Hammer of God ( Argus Publishing, Oct. 2016), which chronicles the saga of Tristan de Saint-Germain as he is ordained a monk and enters the service of the Benedictine Underground (secret Papal Spy Service of the 11th Century, assassinations, information collection, etc…). As the intrigue of the Vatican and the Benedictine empire spread, Tristan becomes deeply involved in promoting what becomes known as the First Holy Crusade, on behalf of his mentor and father figure, Pope Urban II.
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