HELLCAT is a detective story about a blackmail plot gone wrong, where many elements of the investigation lead back to a mysterious woman with a notorious past. (As a teenager, she partially castrated her rapist.) The book explores the cultural effect of her vengeance as well as the effect it had on her life.

WATCH the Novel Reading performed by actress Frances Townend

Matthew Toffolo interviews Alan Hostetter:

Matthew: What is your experience in the world of writing?

Alan: I’ve been writing plays, screenplays and novels for over thirty years.

Matthew: How many stories/novels have you written?

Alan: I’ve written several screenplays, a musical and three novels.

Matthew: What movie have you seen the most in your life?

Alan: The movies I’ve watched most often are “Star Wars” and “Dr. Zhivago.”

Matthew: What artist would you love to work with?

Alan: I’d love to work with Charlize Theron some day.