Episode Overview: In this episode of Entrepreneurs, Business, and Finance, host Henry Harrison sits down with bestselling author Harry Hunsicker, a Dallas native with a fascinating journey from commercial real estate appraiser to full-time novelist. With nine published crime thrillers—including the gripping The Life and Death of Rose Doucette—Harry shares insights into the business of fiction, the craft of storytelling, and the perseverance required to break into the publishing world.

Whether you’re a budding author, a lover of mysteries, or just someone chasing a lifelong dream, this episode offers practical lessons and real-world wisdom on turning passion into a profession.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Second Career Success: How Harry transitioned from real estate to writing while managing both for nearly two decades.
• The Business Side of Writing: Finding an agent, getting published, and why he opted not to self-publish.
• Childhood Dreams Realized: Harry’s lifelong desire to write fiction and his very first story written on a typewriter at age 10.
• Craft vs. Creativity: The importance of outlining, revising, and writing books he would personally want to read.
• Research and Realism: How Harry blends deep research, Texas history, and real-world details into thrilling crime fiction.
• Facing Rejection: The truth about sending out 117 query letters and learning to embrace persistence.
• The Power of Place: Why all of Harry’s books are set in Dallas and how that adds authenticity to his storytelling.
• AI and the Writing World: His perspective on using ChatGPT as a research tool but not for writing fiction.
• Legacy and Lineage: As a 6th-generation Texan, Harry’s roots run deep—and they often show up in his work.
• Advice for Aspiring Authors: Practical encouragement and life lessons on following your dream no matter your age.

Notable Quotes from the Episode:

“You’ve only got so much runway left in life. If you’ve got a dream, go for it.” — Harry Hunsicker

“Writing is rewriting. It’s a craft. You don’t write anything perfect the first time.” — Harry Hunsicker

“I wanted to write a book I would want to read.” — Harry Hunsicker

About the Guest – Harry Hunsicker: Harry is the bestselling author of nine crime thrillers and a lifelong Dallas resident. His latest book, The Life and Death of Rose Doucette, has been praised for its realism, twisty plots, and vivid Texas settings. Formerly a commercial real estate appraiser, Harry is now a full-time writer, speaker, and literary force in the crime thriller genre.

Explore his books and sign up for his newsletter at HarryHunsicker.com

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