It is really funny to me the different impressions that people are
getting about The Final Shortcut. I had certain images in my head when I
wrote this. And when I talk to people after they have read it, many of
them are seeing different things and making parallels that I had never
thought about.
I made Junior to be a victim of his own life's circumstances, but I did not think that he would turn
into such a sympathetic character. Many are asking for a sequel where
Junior rides again. Mmmm...(I have started to make some notes in this
direction, i have a couple ideas)
If I can, I will make this happen,
but I will not put out anything that is not worthy of the first novel. I
hate it when sequels are cranked out quickly and sloppily just to
capitalize on the popularity of the first one. So, if you hear that I am
working on Junior Part two, be assured that I have some equally twisted
and nefarious plot lines to thrill you with.
The first book was
started in 2002. I finished it in 2004. I printed it out, a couple
friends read it, then I put it on my bookshelf where it sat until 2011. I
wrote it because I wanted to write it. I was not thinking about
printing or selling it at that time. It was a compulsion that I wanted
to see if I could finish a full novel.
My new wife read it in 2006
and loved it, she has been urging me to get it printed since then. So at
long last I put it out there, and I couldn't be more thrilled.
I
hope this will turn into a new career for me. I can think of nothing
that I would rather do than write. Well...not many things.
I make a
promise to all those that I will now refer to as fans of the novelist. I
will NOT put any material out there for your perusal until it meets my
personal approval. I will not crank out a sloppy, trite, or unrealistic
story just to capitalize on sales. Money has never been my primary
focus. As far as my writing goes, I feel honored that you are reading
and enjoying my work, I will do my utmost to honor your criteria in the
future.
Thanks to all of you for your support, I think that great things are on the way!!
Hosted by G Bernard Ray, Novelist, Travel-Writer, adventurer and a wearer of hats!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47_NyfrptXk&feature=plcp Don't take that shortcut.
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