Episode 33: Dr Patrick Hansma - Forensic Pathologist and Author of The Grave Below

My guest today is Forensic pathologist Dr Patrick Hansma

What we discuss with Dr Hansma:

• His experience as a diener and how that led to becoming a forensic pathologist
• The development of the book from a short story and poem to a novel
• The inspirations for some of the main characters
• Greenwood Cemetery and how it was inspired by a real cemetery
• The use of biblical and literary quotes throughout the book
• His collection of antiquarian books

Links for this episode:

• The Grave Below on Amazon
• Interview with Dr Hansma from Fine Books Magazine
• The Grave Below on Instagram
• The Grave Below on Facebook

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