She came (to Miami), she read, she conquered…. Great reading last night at Books & Books in Coral Gables (Miami)! Big crowd and what looked like brisk sales! A victorious return to Miami!! – Char Eberly Author, signing novels after the reading.
Dear All:The event at Books & Books was phenomenal–standing room only!! Was very pleased to see so many new readers, dear friends, colleagues, former students and even my wonderful English chair at FIU, Shakespearean scholar extraordinaire, Prof. James Sutton!!!!I will begin posting comments and photos as they trickle in, and when I get back home … Read more
In the novel, one of the chase scenes takes place on the country roads. This is the descriptive paragraph: They continued at a reckless speed down the narrow road where more private driveways branched out like river tributaries, some of them perilously concealed. […] The winding road began a steep descent and was in some … Read more
In the novel, Gabriela explains to Richard about the coins in her bracelet. She points out several, including a commemorative coin her son has suggested she place on her bracelet.I got that idea from the French coins that I used every day. In one instance, I got change back from my purchases and saw a very pretty … Read more
In France, throughout the hiking trails peppering the Maritime Alps and Pre-maritime alps, there are rest houses for those hikers who will walk those trails for more than one day. You can rest for a few hours or you can stay overnight to continue your trek and stay away from the bad elements, should you … Read more
When I first began the novel, I had a different prologue. My first plot point thought was–in this newly expanding era of technology (remember the novel takes place in 1993 — the iPhone was just a dream of Jobs) — where would a bad guy hide important information that would remain protected and untraceable? Well, when I … Read more
Sorry I didn’t post yesterday, but I have been writing, writing, writing. And when you are in the “zone” as I call it, you can’t get away from your words. Second novel coming along nicely. I have a small scene in The Coin where the grandson of the jeweler is not happy at his new … Read more
I am uploading a photograph that will give a good visual to what the characters saw, waded through, and ran across. Imagine it without the hiking trail, and you are there.
This photograph shows an area similar to that which I describe during the chase scene later on in the novel. Thought my readers would like to see what the characters saw.
Unaware of the danger yet to come, Gabriela banters with Richard about the Riviera beaches. She says, “Have you been to the beaches yet?” she asked, as they began bordering the bay.“Yes. It was one of the first things I did.”“Enjoy the view?” A smile tugged at her lips.Richard’s eyes danced with humor. “That, too. … Read more
