David Hazard

David Hazard (born December 1, 1955 in New York, United States) is an American writer and author coach.

Career

Since 1978, as a writing coach, David Hazard has helped to launch the careers of many authors. He has also consulted with publishers such as Baker Publishing, Harper & Row, Thomas Nelson, Random House, and Viking, while authoring more than 30 books, including fiction, non-fiction, self-help works, along with two works of children’s literature.

Writing career

Concurrently, Hazard wrote major cover features for national magazines, and his essays appeared in Christianity Today, and other periodicals. His monthly column, “Classic Christianity”, appeared in Charisma magazine. Hazard’s first adult non-fiction book, Blood Brothers (Chosen Books/ Baker Publishing, 1984), records the true-life story of Fr. Elias Chacour, a Palestinian peacemaker who has worked to bring dialogue between Palestinian and Jewish Israelis since the 1960s. Chacour is now Archbishop of the Melkite Church, and is the founder of Mar Elias University in Ibillin in northern Israel. Blood Brothers is now published in 37 languages. Due in part to the international exposure the book has provided, Chacour has been nominated three times for a Nobel Peace Prize. Hazard's writing influences include: Oliver Sacks, Orhan Pamuk, John Irving, Kiran Desai, Seamus Heaney, Mary Oliver, and David Whyte (poet)

Coaching career

In 2007, Hazard founded ASCENT, an international coaching program for authors. His clients include men and women from the fields of broadcast, international human rights advocacy, entertainment, business, medicine and psychology, alternative health, government, internet law, sports, education. His coaching method involves the whole person, using mindfulness meditation practices and traditional writing instruction in fiction and non-fiction genres. Hazard offers free coaching seminars to aspiring authors in the Washington, DC Metro area

Education

Hazard holds a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, with a minor in Literature, from Syracuse University (’77), and was awarded Summa Cum Laude.

Published Books

A listing of the works by David Hazard

  • ‘’Blood Brothers’’ (2003, 2013)
  • ‘’No Compromise the life story of Keith Green’’ (1989, 2008)
  • I Come Quietly to Meet You: An Intimate Journey in God's Presence (2005)
  • You Set My Spirit Free: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of John of the Cross (Rekindling the Inner Fire) (1994)
  • You Are My Hiding Place (Rekindling the Inner Fire) (1991)
  • Safe Within Your Love (Rekindling the Inner Fire) (1992)
  • Fatherhood Aborted (2001)
  • Majestic is Your Name: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Theresa of Avila (1993)
  • Early Will I Seek You (Rekindling the Inner Fire) (1991)
  • A Day In Your Presence: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Francis of Assisi (Rekindling Inner Fire) (1992)
  • Will I Cry Tomorrow? (1990)
  • ''Come, Lord Jesus (Rekindling the Inner Fire)’’(1999)
  • When You Can't Say "I Forgive You": Breaking the Bonds of Anger and Hurt (2000)
  • Your Angels Guard My Steps (Rekindling Inner Fire) (1998)
  • You Give Me New Life: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of the Early Disciples: Devotional Readings (Rekindling the Inner Fire) (1995)
  • Reducing Stress (Healthy Body, Healthy Soul) (2002)
  • Yet Will I Praise Him (1987)
  • Catherine Marshall's Storybook for Children (1987)
  • How a Man Handles Conflict at Work (Lifeskills for Men) (1996)
  • Controlling PMS: Natural Remedies for Better Living (Healthy Body, Healthy Soul) (2002)
  • Overcoming Anxiety (Healthy Body, Healthy Soul) (2003)
  • Tired No More!: Energizing Your Life and Your Spirit (Healthy Body, Healthy Soul) (2003)
  • Breaking Free from Depression (Healthy Body, Healthy Soul) (2002)
  • Relieving Headaches and Migraines (Healthy Body, Healthy Soul) by David Hazard (2002-03-06)
  • Managing Your Allergies (Healthy Body, Healthy Soul) by David Hazard (2002-03-03)
  • ''A Place Behind the World’’(1991)
  • Building Cancer Resistance (Healthy Body, Healthy Soul) (2002)
  • The peaceable kingdom (1982)