Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Featured in the Beaumont Enterprise

As I have been racking my brain for a new novel plot, I recently checked my email and discovered a request from a reporter for the Beaumont Enterprise.

She asked if I would give her an interview regarding my novel, "The Long Road from Perdition".  I decided that I would, I mean, who doesn't want free press for their book?  When the article came out, I read about the books that other Southeast Texas authors were producing.

I became fascinated with Jeffrey Hopper's book soon to be released, "Stealing Vegas".  I went to school with Jeffrey's brother, Royal and remembered reading about their father and sons robbery of a Las Vegas casino.  I remembered it felt so surreal to know that a former classmate was caught up in this type of situation. I felt badly that their father was the catalyst for the robbery.  It revealed a troubled home life that none of Royal's friends at school ever suspected.

As I read more about the book's premises, I learned that each of the Hoppers were dealt prison time for the crime.  Fortunately, Jeffrey turned his life around and studied at the seminary to pursue a life as a minister.  He now spends his time talking to prisoners about the consequences of their actions and how to turn it all around.  Very inspiring to say the least.

Jeffrey didn't reveal any information regarding Royal's current status, but you can bet that I'll be picking up his book when it is released.  I think you should too.  Check for the status of his book here

 Read the article, I'm honored to be in such talented company:  SE Texas writers on either side of the law tell their stories.  Sometimes I think my hometown is haunted.

JRS

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Closing the Chapter

You may have noticed that I haven't posted to this blog in quite awhile.  After promoting "The Long Road from Perdition", I began that journey of "what's next?"  

Readers have been asking if another novel was on it's way to reveal Nicholas's life beyond the novel's final chapter.  I'm not sure that I want to delve into that story at this time.  I'm trying to stay open and see what inspires me to write.  Coming up with a good story and believable characters is a daunting task regardless of whether you are a novice or a professional.  

I've hit that proverbial writer's block of a wall.  I promise to not be a one book wonder, but I do need to discover what needs to be said through another character.  Stay tuned, dear reader.  I promise to continue on that written path of being a writer. No matter how frustrating it becomes!

JRS