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