LocalLit author spotlight: Tom Hernandez of Plainfield

The featured short story in this week's LocalLit newsletter is by Tom Hernandez of Plainfield.

Hernandez has published four books: “Chocolate Cows and Purple Cheese, and other tales from the homefront” – essays; “Abundance – a collection” – poetry; “The Edge of Middle, thoughts from the top of the hill” – essays, poetry and short fiction; and a novel, "The Acorn Wars," about a man searching for his identity after his father's death.

He recently spoke via email with Herald-News features editor Denise M. Baran-Unland.

Baran-Unland: Why do you write?

Hernandez: I've written most of my life, both personally and professionally. I enjoy sharing information, telling stories, educating and entertaining people.

Baran-Unland: What does your writing routine look like?

Hernandez: Professionally, I write every day. Personally, I write when inspiration and opportunity comes.

Baran-Unland: Give a one-line summary about your featured short story.

Hernandez: A man takes his revenge for a seemingly-small issue that actually illustrates a much bigger problem.

Baran-Unland: Tell us about your current work-in-progress and/or future works.

Hernandez: I plan to publish my fifth book, a collection of poetry, essays and short fiction written since my granddaughter was born two years ago.

Baran-Unland: Where can people find more information about you?

Hernandez: tomhernandezbooks.com.

KNOW MORE

Each week LocalLit will deliver an original short and family-friendly story, or a book review, by a local author to the newsletter's subscribers.

Authors with a connection to our readership area may submit. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

To submit, contact Denise M. Baran-Unland at 815-280-4122 or dunland@shawmedia.com.

Newsletters are emailed to subscribers on Tuesday.