FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What advice does Gordon have for someone who would like to be a writer?
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Completely immerse yourself in your subject material, become an expert about what you’re writing about, and be confident about your ability to craft a coherent story.
Where is Gordon X. Graham from?
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Gordon was born in New York City, and is Jamaican. In addition to residing in NYC, Gordon has also lived in Washington DC.
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Where did Gordon get inspiration for the Heroin(e) series?
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The concepts of multiple dimensions, altered realities, and esoteric societies interest Gordon deeply. Gordon is also intrigued by the history of illicit substances, and their correlation to the growth and destruction of society.
The 23 Enigma, articulated by futurist and agnostic mystic Robert Anton, captivates Gordon because of its relationship to these subjects—and also because Gordon was born on the 23rd.
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Are the Heroin(e) novels being converted into visual art?
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Yes. An Out of Body series of films, Out of Body mobile and AAA video games, and an Out of Body streaming television series is in development via hypermodern.
Updates will appear on this website.
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Who are Gordon's favorite authors?
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Books written by James B. Stewart, Howard Zinn, Andre Agassi and Arthur Ashe inspire Gordon.
James Baldwin, Robert Beck, Ralph Ellison, Langston Hughes, Toni Morrison and Hunter S. Thompson are Gordon's favorite writers.
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Who are Gordon's favorite filmmakers?
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Christopher Nolan, Spike Lee, David Fincher, Oliver Stone, and Micheal Mann. Ryan Coogler, Denis Villeneuve, and Jordan Peele also are visionaries.
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Has Gordon always known that he wanted to be a writer?
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Gordon didn't want to become a writer untilI his last year of college. He originally studied medicine, but switched career paths after realizing that he had a phobia of hospitals.
What is Gordon's writing process?
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Gordon listens to a taped session of DJ LeFtO from Brussels, and instrumentals by J Dilla. He then starts typing until his head hurts.
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When editing, Gordon listens to Burning Spear, Super Cat, Dennis Brown and Barrington Levy.
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Who is the voice in Heroin(e)?
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Good question. This will be revealed in due time.
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Is Gordon working on writing anything new?
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In addition to his CEO duties for hypermodern, Gordon is writing his fourth book in the Heroin(e) series. It is a prequel to his first three books, and is a thriller suspense novel that occurs during the 1973 Oil Crisis.
When will Gordon's next book be released?
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In 2026. It will be titled Heroin(e) 4 : The Original Sins.
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Why did Gordon construct hypermodern?
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To solidify creative control over his intellectual property.