Victory! "Murder, Key West Style" prompting readers to think
My latest novel, "Murder, Key West Style," is causing those who pick it up to think differently about the plights of both Veterans and the homeless.
Since its publication, 68 readers have taken the time to review and rate the book. It's getting a very respectable 4.3 out of 5 stars. I'm delighted.
But even more important to me is the notion that most of their comments revolve around the idea that the story caused them to view or think differently about the homeless and our military veterans.
Fabulous! If you could see me now, you'd be watching a senior doing handstands and back flips across a living room floor. Ah, well, that might be a bit of exaggeration. I am after all, an Old Fart, who is happy and satisfied just to be walking under my own power across most rooms.
But I cannot mask my delight with the idea that my works of fiction are causing people to think and evaluate their positions on issues of the day.
As a newspaper journalist for more than 35 years, one of my goals was to prompt thought and discussion among readers. The idea was to lay out for readers all sides of an issue in an even-handed and fair manner, and let them make their own decisions. For democracies to thrive, they need robust thought and debate.
I loved every minute of my career as a journalist. It was exciting, challenging, and different every day.
And, now, as a writer and creator of fiction, I am trying to do the same kind of thing. Each of my five novels focuses on issues of the day while presenting an interesting and entertaining story to engage readers.
I am happy to report success at a level that I am actually considering the handstands and back flips (don't fret, my chiropractor is on speed-dial).
The latest accolade comes via Kindle's top reviewer, Big Al, who says "Murder, Key West Style" is a "thought-provoking story. But most important, in the end, this is a good and entertaining read. 5 Stars!"
Those kinds of comments are music to a writer's ears. They are also giving me a sense of Victory!
Dave Vizard
Since its publication, 68 readers have taken the time to review and rate the book. It's getting a very respectable 4.3 out of 5 stars. I'm delighted.
But even more important to me is the notion that most of their comments revolve around the idea that the story caused them to view or think differently about the homeless and our military veterans.
Fabulous! If you could see me now, you'd be watching a senior doing handstands and back flips across a living room floor. Ah, well, that might be a bit of exaggeration. I am after all, an Old Fart, who is happy and satisfied just to be walking under my own power across most rooms.
But I cannot mask my delight with the idea that my works of fiction are causing people to think and evaluate their positions on issues of the day.
As a newspaper journalist for more than 35 years, one of my goals was to prompt thought and discussion among readers. The idea was to lay out for readers all sides of an issue in an even-handed and fair manner, and let them make their own decisions. For democracies to thrive, they need robust thought and debate.
I loved every minute of my career as a journalist. It was exciting, challenging, and different every day.
And, now, as a writer and creator of fiction, I am trying to do the same kind of thing. Each of my five novels focuses on issues of the day while presenting an interesting and entertaining story to engage readers.
I am happy to report success at a level that I am actually considering the handstands and back flips (don't fret, my chiropractor is on speed-dial).
The latest accolade comes via Kindle's top reviewer, Big Al, who says "Murder, Key West Style" is a "thought-provoking story. But most important, in the end, this is a good and entertaining read. 5 Stars!"
Those kinds of comments are music to a writer's ears. They are also giving me a sense of Victory!
Dave Vizard
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