s.m. gaines interviews Scott Alexander Hess about his inspiration for his latest novella,
The Root of Everything and Lightning. They discuss everything from cancel culture, forbidden love and writing techniques.
If you are an aspiring author, you don't want to miss out on this mini masterclass!
Scott Alexander Hess is the author of six novels, including Skyscraper, a
Lambda Literary Award Finalist, and The Butcher’s Sons, which was
named a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2015. His writing has appeared
in HuffPost, Genre Magazine, The Fix, Thema Literary Review, and
elsewhere. Hess co-wrote “Tom in America,” an award-winning short
film starring Sally Kirkland and Burt Young.
He teaches fiction writing at Gotham Writers Workshop and curates Hot
Lit, an LGBTQ+ themed monthly newsletter. Originally from St. Louis,
Missouri, Hess lives in New York City with his husband.
Scott's books are available on Amazon, or you may purchase them on his website:
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