Jonathan Yanez is the author of the new novel Hard Reset. His many other books include the Hunters for Hire series.
Q: What inspired you to write Hard Reset, and how did you create your character Tom?
A: I’ve loved video games ever since I got my chubby little hands on a controller. The LitRPG genre is something that’s always been near and dear to me. Tom has been a fun character to create because he’s me and you. He’s not perfect but he’s trying so hard to do the next right thing.
Q: How did you create the world in which the novel takes place?
A: I wanted to start off in the least likely of places so a coffin seemed liked it fit the bill and a post-apoc alien setting gave me the freedom to draw outside the lines.
Q: Did you know how the novel would end before you started writing it, or did you make many changes along the way?
A: I don’t do a lot of outlining at all so I have no idea how things are going to end. I just trust the process and God always shows me the way.
I think that’s why writing is still fun for me 14 years into this career. I just write and I’m right there in the action with the characters almost reporting on what I’m seeing in my mind more than making it up. It’s crazy I know. I’ve accepted that.
Q: What do you hope readers take away from the book?
A: I write to give a sense of escape. The world can be a heavy place. I want to provide a haven for rest. I was just emailing a nurse who said she reads my books to relax. That meant the world to me.
Q: What are you working on now?
A: The next installment of our popular Hunters for Hire series is dropping late this year. It’s been a blast to get back into that series monster hunting with the team of characters.
Q: Anything else we should know?
A: I love connecting with readers. Instagram @author_jonathan_yanez or our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/jonathansreadingwolves is a great way to stay in touch. I hope you decide to reach out.
--Interview with Deborah Kalb
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