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.
Emotional Attachment to My Characters
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…] about Emotional Attachment to My Characters
Coyote Smart — A Perspective on the Illegal Immigration Problem
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…] about Coyote Smart — A Perspective on the Illegal Immigration Problem
Researching Illegal Immigration & Human Smuggling
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…] about Researching Illegal Immigration & Human Smuggling
Coyote Smart Revealed
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…] about Coyote Smart Revealed
Book 3 Title Revealed
My goal was to complete book three this summer, and I did just that—well almost. The actual draft is complete, but now I am making minor adjustments and editing. Writing is the fun part, and as you have heard me say before, editing is a real drag. The good thing is that I didn’t have to move any chapters around; the entire manuscript pretty much flowed as I wrote, and the characters came to life easily. [Read more…] about Book 3 Title Revealed