Ask the Author: Thomas Benigno
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Thomas Benigno
So sorry for the late answer. I don't go on Goodreads often. The novel is based on cases I handled as a legal aid lawyer in the South Bronx in 1982.
Thomas Benigno
So sorry. Just saw this email. OMG 2 years later! Benigno is my stepfather's last name. I changed my last name to his when I was 19. I doubt that you are related to him though. His brother is still alive and I know he would agree. Maybe there is a distant relationship. Who knows?
As for writing a non fiction book, I am not there yet. My third novel should be out in the fall--The Criminal Mind. Hope you enjoy it.
Tom
As for writing a non fiction book, I am not there yet. My third novel should be out in the fall--The Criminal Mind. Hope you enjoy it.
Tom
Thomas Benigno
Thus far quite diverse: I'd Die For You and Other Lost Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Astrophysics For People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and The Black Hand by Stephen Talty
Thomas Benigno
I'm having a hard time with this one. The best I can come up with is Gatsby and Daisy--the dream was wonderful--the reality a total disaster. I guess I'm just a sucker for the corruption of the American Dream theme--especially now.
Thomas Benigno
Thus far from my life experience and true stories.
Thomas Benigno
Thinking about a meaningful plotline for novel #3.
Thomas Benigno
Don't try to do too much too soon. Keep it simple at first. Tell your story and be patient. It will come.
Thomas Benigno
When the reader both enjoys the novel and comes away with something positive in my message.
Thomas Benigno
Thus far I have not had any. I do struggle with the beginning of my novels. I may write the first 2 chapters 50 times before I'm even remotely happy with them.
Thomas Benigno
WHY I WROTE THE CRIMINAL LAWYER
My first novel, The Good Lawyer, was inspired by my experiences as a Legal Aid Attorney in the South Bronx in the early 1980's. In The Criminal Lawyer I write about crimes that have occurred within miles of my home, near a beach that has always been a great source of peace and serenity to me ever since my family moved from Brooklyn to Long Island when I was 13 years old.
In 2010, four sets of human remains were discovered in burlap bags in the marsh along Ocean Parkway, a stone's throw from the Atlantic shore. A serial killer had made his mark there--on my Long Island, and worse, on my Jones Beach. I was angry. I wanted justice. I read all that was available about the crimes.
And so in my 2nd novel I explore those dark urges and motivations of the serial murderer, along with the hopeless fear of his victims, while The Criminal Lawyer, saddled with his own emotional baggage goes on a terrifying quest to not only catch a psychopathic killer, but avoid being another of his victim's in the process.
Don't hesitate to give the author feedback at: tombenigno@aol.com.
Website: facebook.com/TheGoodLawyer/
Twitter: @thomasbenigno
Instagram: ThomasBenignoauthor
Book clubs don't hesitate to email the author at tombenigno@aol.com for an appointed video conference with your club anywhere in the world, or an in-person talk in and around the New York City, Long Island or Westchester areas.
Thank you in advance for your interest.
Thomas Benigno
My first novel, The Good Lawyer, was inspired by my experiences as a Legal Aid Attorney in the South Bronx in the early 1980's. In The Criminal Lawyer I write about crimes that have occurred within miles of my home, near a beach that has always been a great source of peace and serenity to me ever since my family moved from Brooklyn to Long Island when I was 13 years old.
In 2010, four sets of human remains were discovered in burlap bags in the marsh along Ocean Parkway, a stone's throw from the Atlantic shore. A serial killer had made his mark there--on my Long Island, and worse, on my Jones Beach. I was angry. I wanted justice. I read all that was available about the crimes.
And so in my 2nd novel I explore those dark urges and motivations of the serial murderer, along with the hopeless fear of his victims, while The Criminal Lawyer, saddled with his own emotional baggage goes on a terrifying quest to not only catch a psychopathic killer, but avoid being another of his victim's in the process.
Don't hesitate to give the author feedback at: tombenigno@aol.com.
Website: facebook.com/TheGoodLawyer/
Twitter: @thomasbenigno
Instagram: ThomasBenignoauthor
Book clubs don't hesitate to email the author at tombenigno@aol.com for an appointed video conference with your club anywhere in the world, or an in-person talk in and around the New York City, Long Island or Westchester areas.
Thank you in advance for your interest.
Thomas Benigno
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