Harry Hunsicker joins Dallas' Henry Harrison on "Entrepreneurs, Business & Finance"

About this episode

Henry Harrison interviews bestselling author Harry Hunsicker about his journey from real estate to writing and the intricacies of the publishing world.

Episode Overview: In this episode of Entrepreneurs, Business, and Finance , host Henry Harrison sits down with bestselling author Harry Hunsicker , a Dallas native with a fascinating journey from commercial real estate appraiser to full-time novelist. With nine published crime thrillers—including the gripping The Life and Death of Rose Doucette —Harry shares insights into the business of fiction, the craft of storytelling, and the perseverance required to break into the publishing world. Whether you’re a budding author, a lover of mysteries, or just someone chasing a lifelong dream, this episode offers practical lessons and real-world wisdom on turning passion into a profession. Key Topics Discussed: Second Career Success : How Harry transitioned from real estate to writing while managing both for nearly two decades. The Business Side of Writing : Finding an agent, getting published, and why he opted not to self-publish. Childhood Dreams Realized : Harry’s lifelong desire to write fiction and his very first story written on a typewriter at age 10. Craft vs. Creativity : The importance of outlining, revising, and writing books he would personally want to read. Research and Realism…

People in this episode

Host: Henry Harrison

Guest: Harry Hunsicker

Topics covered

• Second Career Success
• The Business Side of Writing
• Childhood Dreams Realized
• Craft vs. Creativity
• Research and Realism
• Facing Rejection
• The Power of Place

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• business
• fiction writing
• crime thrillers
• Dallas
• publishing
• storytelling
• persistence
• authenticity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Life and Death of Rose Doucette

Places: Dallas, Texas

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