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.
Another happy reader. So glad! 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read!, August 2, 2013 By Reader 1 – See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) This review is from: The Coin (Paperback) What an amazing read. The book kept my interest page after page after page. Very well written with amazing descriptions of the French countryside. To think … Read more
Apart from Richard and Gabriela, another of my favorite characters in the novel is Maurice Nôret, Richard’s counterpart in French intelligence. I had a blast creating him, especially his idiosyncracies, his cynicism, and dry humor. This is the first encounter with Richard. “Drop the apologies. Seldon requested priority one, and when you’re given priority one … Read more
I loved writing this scene. Hope you enjoy the humor in it (I’ve left a few things out so as to not spoil certain things, hoping you will read the novel). “Damn it,” he snapped. “Never take your eyes away from your target unless you want to get killed!” Gabriela saw red. She rounded … Read more
A bit more humor… She kept turning the bracelet on her wrist and looked up at him, her eyes a little sad. “I remember so clearly the day my mother gave me this. It was the most beautiful day in my life, even though when my parents announced I was going to participate in a … Read more
Many readers have commented that there were moments of humor in the novel, some of them outright funny. I am sharing one of my favorites. Desperately wanting to reach the refuge of her home, Gabriela opened the car door, but Richard pulled it shut.“What the heck?”Richard nodded toward the terrace. “Do you usually leave your … Read more
Author Heaven… Thank you so, so much! 5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating escalation of action and romantic tension. July 25, 2013 By Leo Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase Loved the book! Each character helps to pull the plot in unexpected directions, keeping you glued to their desires to try and get a clue as to what will happen … Read more
