Lance LoRusso

Lance LoRusso, is a law enforcement officer turned attorney and author. In his fiction writing, he creates stories of engaging and realistic police cases that feature true-to-life characters, whether they are street cops, detectives, chiefs, or the criminals they pursue. Lance’s non-fiction books are written to educate public safety about legal issues as well as critical incident and media response. He’s the author of Hunting of Men, a fictional detective book featuring Detective Johnny Till.

Facebook: @lancelorussobooks

Are there particular films that have influenced your writing?
Several that have developed rich, deep characters in a few on-screen moments ie: To Kill a Mockingbird-Boo Radley;  The Godfather-Tom Hagen; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid-Etta Place. As to films in general, Casablanca.

What’s the oddest thing a reader has ever asked you? 
"Are you Johnny Till?" (He is the main character of Hunting of Men, my first novel) I laughed and replied, "Johnny Till is taller and much better looking."

Not all books are for all readers… when you start a book and you just don’t like it, how long do you read until you bail?
I get invested quickly and am intrigued by the varied "lead ins" to capture a reader. I have bailed on two books in the past twenty years and they earned it.

What’s the difference (at least for you!) between being a writer and an author?
Writers put words on paper; authors tell engaging stories. I write every day as a practicing attorney. Words are powerful and can affect people's lives. Very few of the best legal briefs tell compelling stories.

How do you shift gears between the two?
For me, the former is an exercise while the latter puts me into a near state of escape and meditation. While I love getting lost reading a great book, nothing beats the experience of becoming lost in the story you are creating.