Why do you write the genre that you write?
I think Jo Nesbø encapsulated it best when he said, “Crime fiction is a genre for writing stories about people—about conflict, about guilt, about passion, about the human condition.” There’s so much freedom in writing crime fiction, and it allows me to explore the darker elements of human nature without constraint.
Tell us how you got into writing?
I’ve been a writer for the majority of my adult life, having studied some form of the craft since seventeen. In 2005, I received my undergraduate degree in Writing for Film & TV from The University of the Arts. Then, in 2010, I completed my MFA in fiction from Otis College. Subsequently, my thesis work, The Science of Paul, was my first published novel.
What jobs have you held, before, during and/or after you’ve became a writer?
Wow—there’s been many. I was a high school teacher, a college professor (still am), a freelance script doctor, an LAPD recruit officer, and I’ve worked in refugee resettlement.
Where do you write?
I mostly write at a small desk near a window at home, typically late night and early morning.
What is your favorite deadline snack?
My son’s Goldfish Crackers.
What is next for you?
I’m working on two novels: A stand-alone thriller and the third Trevor Finnegan book.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading Robert Justice’s They Can’t Take Your Name.
Where can we find you?
I’m on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Now to have some fun . . .
Vanilla or chocolate:
Chocolate
Pizza or burgers:
Burgers
Broccoli or squash:
Broccoli
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner:
Breakfast
Mountain or beach:
Mountain
Introvert or Extrovert:
Introvert with a splash of “extro.”
And even more fun . . .
You are stranded on a deserted island. What are your three must-haves?
Not sure if this would count as four, but a notebook and pen, a flashlight, and bleach.
My bio:
Aaron Philip Clark is a native of Los Angeles, CA. He is a novelist and screenwriter. A self-described “son of the city,” Clark takes pleasure in exploring the many facets of Los Angeles and enjoys hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains.
His most recent novel, Under Color Of Law (Thomas & Mercer), is inspired by his experiences in the LAPD.