#135 | R.J. Stewart

Today's podcast is all about RJ Stewart. He is the author of his recently released post-apocalyptic thriller, Crazy Hawk, but he is best known for developing, writing and producing Xena: Warrior Princess (starring Lucy Lawless), once the highest-rated television show in syndication. RJ started out as a teamster for nine years and a fledgling stage actor, until he got his first break, writing for the NBC romance, detective drama starring Pierce Brosnan, Remington Steele. It would parlay into a 22-year Hollywood career that includes writing credits for movies The Rundown, starring Duane "The Rock" Johnson, Major League 2, starring Charlie Sheen, and television's Cleopatra 2525. He also worked on projects with Kevin Costner, Rebecca De Mornay and James Garner. Stewart was born in Brooklyn, New York, but has lived most of his life in the American West. His youth as the son of an Air Force sergeant was spent across six states and Greece, Italy, and Germany. These days he lives on a San Diego County horse ranch with his wife of 51 years, Kat O'Connor. Various horses and dogs have been kind enough to share their ranch with R.J. and Kat, including Danny, a beautiful palomino who inspired the creation of the buckskin character in Crazy Hawk, his first novel. For more information, please check out: www.hovartus.com.