My friend Susan has already found some surprises in Coyote Smart. There is one huge surprise that is revealed near the end of the book. Let me know if you guess what it is.
Look For the Surprises in Coyote Smart
December 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Emotional Attachment to My Characters
October 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Meeting Characters at the Equator
COYOTE SMART will be out in sometime in late November or early December I hope, but I am already looking forward. Although I don’t plan to start another novel until maybe next summer, I am always thinking ahead, planning the next one, drawing characters in my head and my heart. [Read more...]
Coyote Smart — A Perspective on the Illegal Immigration Problem
September 27, 2010 By 1 Comment
Along the Border
As I mentioned in last Monday’s blog, I didn’t write Coyote Smart because I wanted to make a political statement about illegal immigration. However, I think it will be obvious in the book that first, I abhor the human smugglers because of their callous and ruthless behavior, and second because I believe that we must secure and seal the borders for a number of reasons, not the least of which is national security. [Read more...]
Researching Illegal Immigration & Human Smuggling
September 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
Border Agent
Although Coyote Smart is a novel, it was very important to me to deal with the subject of illegal immigration and human smuggling in a factual way. I wanted to be certain that I portrayed events correctly in order to create an accurate picture of the border and its current hazards. Granted, research is essential in writing any novel, but this particular subject seemed to require even further attention. [Read more...]
Coyote Smart Revealed
August 30, 2010 By 6 Comments
Border Fence
Today is a big day as I introduce you to book three—Coyote Smart. I don’t think there could be a timelier subject than human smuggling. The book is not a political statement, but simply a novel about those touched by the issue, and once again how the resilience and grace of the human spirit envelopes each of us. Here’s a little enticer!! [Read more...]
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