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Walter Knapp

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Born

Racine, WI, The United States

Website

https://www.wjkwritesnativefiction.com

Genre

Historical Fiction, Biography

Influences

Tony Hillerman (Lt. Leaphorn series) and Craig Johnson (Walt Longmire ...more

Member Since

January 2018

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WALTER J KNAPP, a veteran of the United States Navy, graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, with a degree in history. He has concentrated his research on Native American studies for over three decades. Recently, he was an instructor of Native American History and Culture at The University of North Georgia Continuing Education Department. He is currently Vice President of the Georgia Trail of Tears Association. After twenty years in the world of banking and finance, he expanded his interests to include freelance writing. Walter has written two novels, A Ranger’s Revenge which explores actual 19th-century events and their effect on Native American culture, and Through the Eyes of an Assassin, a modern day thriller with a Nati ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Walter Knapp I write! If the exact situation doesn't present itself immediately, I write what does. You can always go back and rewrite if need be, but don't stop a…moreI write! If the exact situation doesn't present itself immediately, I write what does. You can always go back and rewrite if need be, but don't stop and agonize. When you write historical fiction, you are obligated to know about the event (s) and the time period, so you must naturally reserve time to investigate. You must do that, but don't suffer from paralysis of analysis. (less)

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Walter Knapp I think the best thing about being a writer is that you stay aware of what's happening in the world and your neighborhood. You never know when one of …moreI think the best thing about being a writer is that you stay aware of what's happening in the world and your neighborhood. You never know when one of those things will spark an interest to dig deeper and the germ of a plot begins to emerge.(less)

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Average rating: 5.0 · 6 ratings · 1 review · 3 distinct works

	A Red Feather (Rick Davis Book 2) by Walter Knapp (Goodreads Author), Frances Knapp (Editor), Barbara White (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Through The Eyes Of An Assassin (Rick Davis Crime Series Book 1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Ranger's Revenge (American Exceptionalism Book 1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars