I've always wanted to write a thriller using my travels in Europe as the backdrop. As foreign locations tend to be complicated, I was excited when, two years ago, I finally formed the outline for the story.
Summer before last, I sat down to start writing the novel that would become Pegasus Down. I wrote, rewrote, cursed, paced, (with a limp, after having knee surgery) Many months later, the book was finally written, and ready to venture out into the world.
I handed it over to my agent, who worked her magic on the first round of edits, and then we sent it to my publisher. From that point on, only a handful of people read the book. More edits are made, the rough edges smoothed, the cover art created, and the book is scheduled for release. It takes another year, a very long year in my mind, as the first to typically read my finished novel are the reviewers. In the case of Pegasus Down, here's what they've had to say:
http://kimberleycameron.blogspot.com/2016/01/booklist-review-of-philip-donlays.html
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1517426883?utm_medium=api&utm_source=custom_widget
http://manhattanbookreview.com/book-reviews/pegasus-donovan-nash-thriller-donovan-nash-thrillers/
I'm pleased, and I hope you will be as well. Spread the word, and know that the next Donovan Nash thriller will come out in March of 2017. I'm halfway home on that one.
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I was just thinking about Donovan. I'm happy there's one on the way in just a few days! Excellent!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan, I can also announce that I just signed a two book deal with my wonderful publisher, Oceanview, so there will be Donovan Nash until 2018!
ReplyDeleteI was very pleased to "discover" your Donovan series. So many of my favorite authors have left this plane and I'm always looking for others. I couldn't stop until I had read all five on my kindle... and even purchased Category Five in book form for my husband, who at 89 refuses to try ebooks. Very enjoyable, well written and I'm looking forwards to your next two.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. I do love to hear from readers and listen to their stories. Take care, and if the mood strikes you, please leave a review on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Goodreads. Best wishes always.
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