Robert McCaw - On Being a Writer

The speaker shares their transition from a 40-year law career to writing fiction, inspired by Hawaiian history and culture. They describe creating a detective protagonist with a criminal past, influenced by their legal experience. The speaker's research on the Big Island and personal interests, like astronomy, shape their novels. They discuss character creation techniques and the importance of capturing settings accurately.

What unique background does the protagonist of the author's novel have?

What is the significance of the Alice telescopes in the author's first book?

What techniques did the author use to create characters in his books?