Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Brett Wallach, and I’m a father of two daughters from the Philadelphia area. The protagonist in my Phil Allman, P.I. series of mysteries is a misanthropic, sentimental, bitter, funny, romantic, lustful, tough, sometimes amoral, slightly (?) insane divorced father of two daughters from Philadelphia. Any resemblance to myself is highly coincidental. I’ve tried to create a character who often says and does the wrong things, after reading so many books in this genre where the main character, despite quirks, is usually unrealistically virtuous. Think Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver, only funnier. My favorite authors are John Steinbeck, Graham Greene, Raymond Chandler, Elmore Leonard, Dennis Lehane, Walter Mosley, Gillian Flynn, and many others. I have no delusions that my novels are on their level, but as my reviews (please see them as well on Goodreads) show, most people seem to find them entertaining. After my former publisher recently went out of business, I decided to self-publish, and my nine books (so far) in the series (Jesse Garon, And I Love Her, Young Blood, Freeze Out, Susceptible,Torment, Man Out Of Time, The One You Never Seen Before, The Last Shot) are all available on Amazon, and candid, objective reviews are always welcome. My most recent noir novel, The Last Shot, has been published by The Wild Rose Press. My tenth book, and the only one not in the Phil Allman series is The Last MAN On Earth, a sci-fi/social and sexual satire, and I hope that you like that as well. My email address is brettswallach1@gmail.com, and feedback is welcome.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
THE LAST SHOT is about Phil trying to achieve his dream of being a world-renowned mystery author. It was inspired in part by the Martin Scorsese classic movie The King of Comedy.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Raymond Chandler, James M. Cain, Graham Greene, John Steinbeck, Gilliam Flynn, Walter Mosley and other great mystery writers not afraid to make their audiences uncomfortable.
What are you working on now?
The tenth book in the series, which is more erotic than the rest.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stop writing, I don’t want the competition.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never take rejection personally.
What are you reading now?
I just reread The Big Sleep, the classic noir novel by Raymond Chandler.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully more sales and recognition.
What is your favorite book of all time?
Sometimes A Great Notion by Ken Kesey explores all sides of the American dream brilliantly, compassionately, and hilariously.
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