John A. Heldt

One of the things I like most about this time of year is that people and organizations focus more on disparities in society and the needs of...

Fifty-five days after telling others I would not begin writing the fifth American Journey book until January 1, I have finished its first dr...

There is nothing like bringing a series to an end to focus the mind. Authors pay more attention to details and getting it right because they...

I am not a fast reader. I almost never finish a book before it’s due at the library and usually max out my renewals before bringing it back....

Like a lot of people, I love time travel. I’ve written nine time-travel novels and read or watched everything from A Sound of Thunder , Time...

I don’t watch a lot of movies these days. One reason is that I don’t take the time to watch them. Another is that I don’t find current offer...

In every series there is usually one novel the author looks forward to writing the most. For some, it’s the first book, the one that sets th...

She is usually the first person I consult on writing matters and the contributor I trust the most. She is the person most likely to recogniz...

It took seven weeks, a lot of sweat, and some swearing at the cat (just kidding), but I finally got it done. The first draft of Class of ’59...

Those who know me well know that I rarely keep my word when I say I will take a long break between books. The temptation to jump into the ne...