Meet Logan Crowe

Written By: carolmoye - May• 13•14

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?

Logan Crowe

I was born in 1951 in England and educated in the UK. I started traveling as a young boy seeking adventure. At 21, I took off with a friend for Africa. I crossed Africa north to south through the Sahara, sometimes on foot, as our old Land Rover did not want to travel as far as we did. I got my inspiration for Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls while we were holed up in an abandoned French Foreign Legion outpost called Fort Mirabelle. It was there, in the middle of the desert in Algeria, that we stayed until we had repaired the engine.

When did you first start writing?

I started writing two years ago with the encouragement of my wife. One day, I sat down with my iPad and started writing Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

What’s the story behind your latest book?

AD 69. Jesus had been crucified more than 30 years ago. Caesar’s Legions had been sent to Judea to eviscerate any trace of Christianity. Their plan?  To obliterate Jerusalem and its people, burn all the sacred scriptures and plunder the wealth of the Second Temple.

Against this backdrop, one brave man was chosen. He was trained for many years for a secret destiny he didn’t want. Someone had to protect the sacred scriptures written since before the time of Moses, but would he answer that calling or would allow the heathens of Rome to burn Christianity’s most sacred scrolls and carry off the treasures of God’s people?

Secret of the dead sea scrolls cover

 What was the hardest part about writing your book?

My style of writing seems to echo my life – I wing it – definitely not Hemingway’s style. I start writing until I get “stuck” then wait for inspiration, which typically comes after about 3 AM.

Is there a message in your book that you want your readers to grasp?

The Dead Sea Scrolls have been studied extensively since their discovery in 1946. I have seen only idle chatter as to how they arrived in the caves at Qumran, hidden in the mountains of the Dead Sea. Against the backdrop of a Roman invasion, the religious leaders of the time would have sat back and not made a concerted effort to hide the history of God’s people? I don’t think so…

What motivated you to become an indie author?

Freedom to pursue my ideas.

What is the greatest joy of writing for you?

The look on my friends’ faces when they learn that I am an Indie author. Then, after grudgingly reading the book I hear… “You wrote THAT?”

Here you go! Thank you so much for the opportunity!

What writing advice to you have for other aspiring writers?

Don’t make it so difficult; allow your subconscious to help you; dream; close your eyes and write.

What do your fans mean to you?

It is an extraordinary privilege to have readers entrust so many hours to read my books. It is an honor I take seriously.

What are you working on next?

As my other nom de plume, Spencer Hawke, which produces less offensive, mainstream spy novels, I am working on The Forgotten… Former Mossad Agent Ari Cohen learns that his sister’s daughter has been kidnapped in Paris by an international cartel of child smugglers. From the bowels of the Port of Marseilles to the luxury yachts of the super wealthy, Cohen must follow a trail of deceit to rescue his niece before she is scarred for life.

Who are your favorite authors?

David Balducci, Frederick Forsyth, Dan Brown, Jack Higgins, Daniel Silva, Clive Cussler, Wilbur Smith.

What inspires you to get out of bed each day?cropped

A super wife and our grandson who we are raising – he needs to get to school. Then I need to make enough money to take him back to Africa. He loves adventure…

When you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?

What spare time – after family and writing?

 

 

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Note from the Blog Author:

I was gifted a copy of Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls. I couldn’t put it down. I had to keep reminding myself that I had other things to do. I’m only about a third of the way through so far, but fully intend to finish it soon. There are parallel stories, each as wonderful and exciting as the others. I greatly dislike when someone gives away too much information, so I am treading carefully here. Let’s just say that this book made familiar Bible stories come alive in new and exciting ways while at the same time, introducing new characters and settings. Great job Logan! I can’t wait to finish. Who cares about computers that need to be fixed, dinner that needs to be cooked, houses that need to be cleaned, stories that need to be written?

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3 Comments

  1. Great interview. I’m glad I found your blog and I’m looking forward to reading Logan’s Dead Sea Scrolls book.

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