Featured Interview With Leland P Gamson
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Growing up three miles outside of Washington, DC, I had a Huck Finn childhood with access to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. community land preserves, state parks, and the Potomac River. I was also a bus ride away from the wonders of our nation’s capital. I made frequent use of the library, making friends with Winnie-the-Pooh, Homer Price, and Snuffy the Tugboat. I was an Eagle Scout and began writing at a young age.
After completing an MSW from Catholic University, I moved to Marion, Indiana, to work at the VA as a caseworker and therapist. I enjoyed the challenge of the variety of assignments, including working in substance abuse, psychiatric admissions, as a homeless veteran coordinator, and running the residential care program.
Receiving a direct commission with the USAR, I pursued a parallel career, working in both a combat stress unit and a medical hospital unit. I retired as a light colonel and later served as a battalion commander with the Indiana Guard Reserve.
I wrote for the Wesleyan Church’s Sunday School curriculum for several years. Since retiring, I have focused on writing stories for young folks. I also do Bible characters and am involved in jail ministry. My LOKAEL: THE DONKEY WHO CARRIED JESUS was an Amazon Best Seller.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I do not remember ever not being fascinated with books and loving to both hear and tell a good story.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
C.S. Lewis, George McDonald, Garrison Keeler, Isaac B Singer, Mark Twain, George Orwell, Gertrude Compton, Aesop, to name a few favorites. I enjoy reading children’s books as my inner child is very much alive. I also enjoy Christian apologetics and the Bible.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
MALGRIM JOINS A GANG
Living with his humans, Malgrim was always well fed, safe, and had a big yard to play in. All this changed when a pack of stray dogs asked him to join them. Ignoring his sister’s advice, he left to live on the streets.
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