Bert Lechner is the debut author of The Roots Grow Into the Earth, a short story collection of cosmic horror tales. In this discussion, Bert discusses what draws him toward cosmic horror, lessons learned from his publishing journey, and his exciting plans to expand the "Roots" universe.

He also shares a very personal account of his history with autism, from being formerly undiagnosed to his present understanding and misconceptions about autism that still exist today.

Author Bio:

Bert S. Lechner is an author on the autism spectrum born and raised near San Francisco, California. He studied music at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, originally dreaming of becoming a composer before discovering a passion for writing and telling stories. After years of pursuing different lines of work, from wine salesperson to IT specialist, Bert finally decided to pursue his passion for writing and to begin publishing his works.

When he’s not writing Bert can be found cooking, making cheese, spending time with his cats, reading, or playing video games, quite often simultaneously.

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