Josh Handrich

I always get asked how did I decide to write and where did I come up with my ideas. My simple reply is that I read a lot of thrillers. My small library is filled with all the authors of my genre that I give credit for inspiring me to plunge into the writing world.

My dream is to be up there with the Clancy’s, Thor’s, and Flynn’s. That competitiveness is what drives me. It’s why when I did research for Kingdom of Rage, I consulted experts in the fields that I was writing about to ensure I was accurate with the technical details.

I want to entertain the reader and take them to a place where they can escape. I want to illustrate a picture so vivid and intense that they forget about time and where they are.

I was at a Vince Flynn book-signing event several years ago in St. Paul, Minnesota. After shaking his hand and having a short conversation, I convinced myself that I should take up writing. During the drive home, I came up with the character that would become my new best friend. This is when my protagonist Rich Fordham was created.