L.V. Pederson

From film censor to Hollywood screenwriter to inventor and entrepreneur, L.V. Pederson has experienced life's thrills and plot twists firsthand. A native Canadian, L.V. Pederson earned his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Alberta and Film Production from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. He began his career as a film censor in Canada before transitioning to a produced screenwriter in Hollywood. A life-altering event led him to become an inventor and entrepreneur, and he is credited with revolutionizing light therapy treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), for which he earned multiple patents and international recognition. Drawing on his cinematic background and lifelong passion for storytelling, Pederson creates narratives that seamlessly blend action, suspense, and emotional depth. His work often delves into themes of perseverance in the face of adversity, the redemption of unlikely heroes, and the search for meaning amid triumph and tragedy. Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds is his debut novel.