Thank
you for being with us today, Harry!!
How long have you known you wanted to be an
author?
Since
the 1970s I’ve enjoyed writing and being an author. I published a lot in the
scientific literature in the ‘70s, ‘80s, and some in the early ‘90s, but I
never knew the joy of writing novels until my wife and I retired in 2008. After
penning (actually penciling) my first novel in 2010, I knew.
Can you tell me a little bit about your
latest book?
On
the Pineapple Express, book 2 in the Pure
Genius Series, is a high-action, romantic suspense story about a beautiful,
brilliant young woman who, with the help of her fiancé, is willing to risk her
life to save a group of girls from human traffickers.
When a reader gets done with your book,
what do you want them to come away with?
Hopefully,
there will be a couple of takeaways. First, if God calls us to do something, even
though we must face our worst fears and possibly risk our lives, He will give
us the courage and the strength to accomplish His purposes. His word tells us
at least 400 times, “Do not be afraid.” Secondly, I wanted to paint a picture
of the human-trafficking epidemic and the dangers to our children, but I wanted
this to be a story that even early teens could read.
There
is a third takeaway, aimed at readers who don’t know our Savior. It’s the
message of redemption, presented in a very natural, non-preaching manner.
Is there a place you have always wanted to
visit? A vacation spot, historical monument, overseas, etc?
One
of the regions assigned to me when I co-authored the Wind-Energy Resource Atlas of the world was the U. S. Virgin
Islands. I waded through reams of data, pictures, and topographical maps, but
never did get a trip to the islands. I would love to snorkel with my wife
through the coral gardens along shores of St. Croix.
If you could have dinner with 2 people, who
would they be?
I
hear there’s a big marriage supper coming someday, and Jesus will be there. I
already have an invitation, so I’ll wait for that dinner with Him. There are a
lot of questions I would like to ask some of the historical figures in the
Bible. I’ll have eternity to visit with most of them. But there are some other
people I’d like to talk to, people I may never see. For example, I would love
to sit across the table from Charles Darwin and tell him about the cell and the
universe inside it, a complex universe he was totally ignorant of when he
proposed his theories. I want to hear him respond, see the lights come on, and
watch him toss Origin of the Species
in the trash can. I would like to have dinner with Karl Marx and show him what
an attempt to implement his economic theories in the real world looks like …
circa 1991 and the collapse of the old USSR. Maybe the lights would come on for
him too.
What one event would you love to be at?
Historical or future?
Genesis
1:1 part b, “… God created the heaven and the earth.” I’m sure I’d be struck
dumb with awe, but to see it happen would incredible. It would also settle a
lot of arguments among scholars of all stripes. J
Do you have a favorite hobby?
Not
too long ago, I was really into racquetball, softball, and playing guitar. But,
after a hand injury and shoulder surgery, I’m more into reading, a little
photography, hiking beaches on the Olympic Peninsula, and snorkeling Maui
whenever my wife and I can save up enough pennies for the trip.
Is there something about you most people
wouldn't know?
I had
a lot more fun growing up than most people know. More fun than I should have
had. My best friend and I could write a book titled, The 101 Most Fun and Exciting Things to Do with Potassium Nitrate.
We made smoke bombs, fire bombs, rocket fuel, and some really cool fake
meteorites. We also made a diving suit in which my buddy nearly drowned. But
that project didn’t require using potassium nitrate, only a little ignorance
and a lot of foolishness.
Do you have any suggestions for the aspiring
writer?
The
power of story is incredible. Jesus, the Master Storyteller and the inventor of
story, knew that. So, learn to tell stories. That means learning the craft of plotting
and writing them. Read writing craft books. Study novels and stories in the
Bible. You’ll never master it all, but when you’ve learned enough about the
craft of writing stories, your words will impact people’s lives.
Any last thoughts for your readers?
If
you think you might enjoy On
the Pineapple Express, you’re sure to enjoy the sequel, Moon
over Maalaea Bay, set entirely in Maui.
And how can they connect with you?
Web site: HLWegley.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HLWegley
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/H.-L.-Wegley/e/B00B1XMR56
Pelican Book Group: On
the Pineapple Express
Amazon: On the
Pineapple Express
Trailer: http://bit.ly/1gxtLP6
Thanks
so much for being a guest here today!
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6 comments:
This one is going on my list. Interesting advice for authors.
Ann
Cozy in TX,
I spent 5 years in Texas. Here's a clue about where: "Gig'em Aggies!"
With that out of the way -- the advice for author I mentioned -- it was given to me by an agent at a writing conference in response to a book proposal I submitted. The message was pretty blunt: "You need to learn how to tell a story."
Ouch! But it was so true.
I'd like to invent something to automatically pick up after my dogs. I get so tired of that and we have way too many dogs.
Linda,
Do you mean something like ... huggies for hounds? :)
I would invent a day with longer, more productive hours! :)
I would love invent a flying car or something like that because I can't drive. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
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