Featured Interview With Robert Saltzman
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Brooklyn and spent most of my adult life in Chicago. I invent the characters in my writing by drawing upon my childhood memories and flair for the dramatic. With a writing style that is real and never sugar coated or phony, I endeavor to entertain my readers. My debut novel Salty and The Serpent was released in August of 2012 after taking six years to create. I am the proud father of a Marine Corps veteran and have two beautiful grandchildren. I’m currently retired and living in Florida.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve always been a reader but in High School my English Teacher Mr. Hogan taught me how to really read and enjoy a book. I like to set aside at least one hour a day to read. I always knew I had a book or two in me, so I went at it. Really a great accomplishment.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite writer of all time was Elmore Leonard. His descriptions and characters come to life. I strived to do the same to my characters.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest is a short story that I pulled from the pages my novel (Salty and the Serpent). It’s only 8900 words and a few people told me they read it in one or two sit downs. Everything revolves around my hero Detective Robert Salter NYPD. To understand why he is a hero not only to the people but to the cops whose respect he earns.
My Short Story
The Billy Goat Caper
During one of Bobby’s investigations, things slowed down, so his Lieutenant told him and his partner that there other cases that need attention. So I wrote a short story about one the cases they solved in between a major investigation.
The Billy Goat Caper is about a Kentucky boy that loves to climb. At twenty-six, he packs up his life and heads for New York City. There he meets a woman and together they get involved in burglary, blood diamonds and murder. Pursued by the police they try to hide, but cannot outsmart the relentless long arm of the law. I self published it an E-Book, editing was fairly inexpensive, but I will have to sell a lot of books at $0.99 to break even. Good thing I’m not in this writing game for the money.
My editor did my heart good, when she returned the manuscript she said “I love your writing style, the way it’s casual. Your short story was like listening to a friend tell the story first hand”.
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