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Interview with Richard Hazzlewood

Published 2018-08-19.
What do you read for pleasure?
Mainly non-fiction: philosophy and spiritual works. I aim to read more poetry.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Being able to convey my ideas to an audience. Also having something substantive behind my online presence, and leaving a personal testament.
Who are your favorite authors?
St Paul, St Augustine and St Thomas Aquinas.
What are you working on next?
A novella titled 'The Cartesian'. Decided to try my hand at fiction despite it being many times more difficult. Stay tuned!
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