About L Hanson Author
Experience and Expertise
- As a Vietnam veteran and relatively novice writer, I have enjoyed an adventurous life, gaining many friends and acquaintances along the way. From the Military to the Racehorse Industry, as a Realtor, and then to the Hospitality Industry, my adventures never end. Writing a book is an inspiration that I have carried for many years. The fun part is the research and putting those thoughts and ideas together to create something intriguing and fun for the reader. Working on my third book, I am filled with admiration for the authors who paved the way for my creativity.
My experiances as a writer
- It should be easy to write a book, I thought. My first adventure started in July of 2019. I learned that I was considered to be a pantser as I wrote from the seat of my pants rather than using an outline system. After a year, I finally had a manuscript I could live with, but then I decided I didn’t like the beginning. I moved things around and changed the title. Now it’s better, I thought. I sent out too many query letters and submissions to count and received a few kind words but no offers. I decided to self-publish and sent my manuscript and ideas for a cover to a self-publishing company. It was a great learning experience. I was so pleased with myself that I ordered one hundred copies. As friends and family started reading them, I was shocked that there were so many typos. I still have a few boxes of those books staring at me when I'm in my garage. I produced a revised issue, which I think is better, except that every change made comes with $$$ signs. My second book, which I started in July of 2022, went much smoother.
- I learned about formatting from my first and was fortunate to have a critique partner from my writing club to assist. Again, I had no luck with submissions, so I elected to put this book on Amazon KDP. My cover was ready, so all I had to do was upload the cover and the manuscript. Other than a few faux pas, I received three proofbooks within a couple of weeks. I was delighted that the book was live on Amazon as a Kindle and soft cover within a week. If I find a typo or change I want to make, I upload the corrected manuscript, and it's live within a couple of days. My third book, CREAGER The Van Joe Parker Saga, is almost ready for release. Stay tuned for updates.
This is my Writing Partner, Mr. Blue, looking over the manuscript and cover.
Mr. Blue checking out the book cover.
CREAGER The Van Joe Parker Saga
Available now on Amazon, Kindle or paperback. ISBN B0D9R2BWW
Book 2 of the CREAGER Adventure Sagas
If you haven't read CREAGER: The War Paint Killer Saga, pick it up now. CREAGER: The Van Joe Parker Saga is book 2 of the series but is also a great stand-alone read.
CREAGER The War Paint Killer Saga
This is just the beginning; I can feel it in my bones." Bedford Township has seen its share of ups and downs as a community, from prosperity to economic downturn. In 2012, the announcement of the construction of a new dam has led to revitalization. However, a new problem has arisen. With opportunity and growth, follow