Please welcome George Yuhasz to my blog. Good morning, George. Shall we get started?

Please introduce yourself to those reading this blog post.

I’m George Yuhasz, author of the children’s book IMAGINE THAT: THE MAGIC OF THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS and most recently the thriller novel RIGHTEOUS ALLEGIANCE. Both books have won numerous awards and have received great reviews. Very grateful. My thanks to you for taking time to read about my writing and me.

Has writing always been part of your life and when did you “know” that it was time to start writing your first book?

I did not begin writing until after I retired. My professional career and family were my main focus and did not afford time for writing.

How difficult was it writing your first book?

It was a challenge to write a children’s story. However, I was inspired by my granddaughter, who is the protagonist in the book, and was driven to create a special story for her as a gift.

Have you ever wanted to give up and what stopped you?

I never thought about giving up. Not an option.

Who is the most supportive of you and your dream to be a writer?

I never dreamed to be a writer. It’s a self-motivating thing with me; I prefer to live being a writer and it’s a great life. Being creative, working with ideas and random thoughts, putting all the pieces together-exciting! As an added bonus, you meet wonderful readers and creatives like Mary Schmidt (I couldn’t resist, Mary). Much support has come to me in all shapes, sizes, and colors and has been most welcome.

Anything specific you want to tell your readers?

Having the freedom to read and write what you desire is precious. Hold it dear, fight for it if you have to.

What is the best advice given to you (book or otherwise), and by whom?

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow-from his poem “The Builders.”

Nothing useless is or low

Each thing in its place is best

And what seems like idle show

Strengthens and supports the rest

What is your target audience and what aspect of your writing do you feel targets that audience?

My target audience are those readers who are looking for something beyond being entertained by a story.  Life lessons. A new approach to solving a problem. Increased awareness and appreciation of our natural world. These are just some of the things that are important to me and I hope will resonate with my readers as well.

Did the cover evolve the same way, or did you work with someone to make it come together for you?

I worked with wonderful artists/illustrators for both books who understood my goals for writing each story.

What are you working on now? Can we get a peek, an excerpt?

I am working on another children’s story and also a sequel to RIGHTEOUS ALLEGIANCE. Both projects are in beginning stages at this time.

Any last words before we wrap things up?

Someone once asked me what I value as a writer. A heavy question. My response was in effect the following: I believe holding myself accountable in bringing my best efforts to creating meaningful, thought provoking and entertaining stories encouraging love, kindness, friendship, hope, and reverence for our natural world. My profound gratitude to all who continue to support and inspire me on this amazing journey.

AUTHOR BIO

George Yuhasz is a former U.S. Government intelligence officer, special agent, and contractor. He has also worked in the private sector, owning and operating his own global security and investigative consultancy. RIGHTEOUS ALLEGIANCE, a Book Excellence Awards winner, is his first novel and was an Amazon #1 bestseller. Yuhasz is also the author of the multi-award-winning children’s book IMAGINE THAT: THE MAGIC OF THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS (Gold medalist Wishing Shelf Book Awards). He earned a B.A. degree with a double major in international service and government from American University, and holds a M.A. degree in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. Yuhasz is a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and is a Certified Protection Professional Life Member of the American Society for Industrial Security. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

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