Author Interview with Dan Henk

About Dan Henk Dan’s early career included a year and a half stint drawing political cartoons for Madcap Magazine and illustrating underground projects such as Maximum Rock and Roll. In 1997, after struggling through a violent car crash and a knife fight with a crackhead that severed the tendon on his left thumb, he attended art school. Receiving some commercial and local gallery acclaim for his artwork, he moved to New York City in an attempt to kick start an art career. Heavily immersing himself in the local hardcore scene, he produced artwork for the bands Shai Hulud, Indecision, Koshari, Unsound, Coalesce, Most Precious Blood, Locked in a Vacancy, Beyond Reason, and Zombie Apocalypse, not to mention various local record labels and venues. His first novel, The Black Seas of Infinity, was published by Anarchy Books in 2011, and he started an illustrated calendar featuring a variety of artists. Deadite Press released the first book with a cover by Dan, a novel entitled “The Sopaths” by Piers Anthony. A limited edition chapbook “Christmas Is Cancelled” came out courtesy of Splatterpunk in 2013, and in 2014 he started columns for TAM, Tattoo Revue and Skin Art magazines. A reissue of his debut novel was released by Permuted Press in April 2015, as well as a collection of his short stories entitled “Down Highways In The Dark…By Demons Driven” in August of the same year. Timestamps 00:15 Introduction 00:45 What are your books about? 1:14 What inspired you to write your book? 2:33 Who are your books for? 3:28 How long have you been writing and what made you really start? 4:06 What is your schedule when you are writing a book? 4:58 Is there anything in your writing space you need to help you stay focused? 5:27 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink? 5:56 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading? 7:00 Are there any Books or authors that inspired you to become an author? 8:04 What type of books did you grow up reading, did you have an all time favorite? 9:07 Now as an adult what are some of your favorite books? 10:32 Do you have any advice for someone just starting to read again? 11:53 What advice would you give someone who is just starting to write their own book? 13:15 What's one thing that people are generally surprised to find out about you? 13:59 Any additional comments? 14:45 Where's the best place for readers to connect with you? Connect with Dan Henk Website Instagram Links Support the Podcast Newsletter Follow us Ripollsworkshop Reads Podcast Instagram Ripollsworkshop Reads Website Ripollsworkshop Reads YouTube Ripollsworkshop Reads Instagram Our Host Courtney Ripoll-McBride Music Created/Episode Mastered By: Patrick McBride Links Support the Podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ripollsworkshop Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/30a7be3e81ef/69wqrzezob   Follow us Ripollsworkshop Reads Podcast Instagram https://instagram.com/ripollsworkshopreadspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Ripollsworkshop Reads Website https://www.ripollsworkshopreads.com/about-contact Ripollsworkshop Reads YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ripollsworkshopreads   Ripollsworkshop Reads Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ripollsworkshopreads   Our Host Courtney Ripoll-McBride https://www.instagram.com/theripollsworkshop/   Music Created/Episode Mastered By: Patrick McBride https://www.instagram.com/patmcbride_bass