Blog Tour: LINE OF SIGHT by Paul G. Wright

 

LINE OF SIGHT

Paul G. Wright

 

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GENRE:  Mystery

 

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BLURB:

 

Itis 1995, and intelligence operative Lora Chandler, a.k.a. Agent Vogel, istasked with investigating the claim that Professor Simon Blackmarr has crackedthe invisibility problem. A mission that leads her back to the half-forgottenbeach town of Lancaster, Florida. Home to estranged love interest, andnewspaper reporter Richard Davis. Her feelings for him have never really died,and matters become even more complicated when Vogel learns that Blackmarr'sbreakthrough is legitimate. A scientific discovery that —in the wrong hands —could alter the balance of global power. The stakes become even higher when theprofessor is abducted from the university, forcing Vogel back into the shadowyrealm of espionage to find out who and why. It will take all the skill andcunning Lora Chandler possesses to stop a threat that could have devastatingconsequences for her personal life — and the world at large.

 

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ExcerptTwo:

 

Professor Simon Blackmarr was a modest man who did not enjoygiving lectures. He never quite knew what to say and needed everything writtendown. His notes frequently got jumbled and he tended to lose his place, oftenleaving him searching through papers in the middle of an important point.

 

Giving speeches was not his strong suit and he preferred theclassroom, where he could dialogue with his students. Or better still, thelaboratory, where he could focus his attention on solving a single problem. Nodistractions, no interruptions, just the work. Time would simply melt away.

 

Unfortunately, the university required these talks. Once asemester, he was expected to give a detailed account of his research and reporthis findings. It was as dull for him as it was for the poor souls who attended.Turnout was usually sparse—just faculty and those students currently taking hisclasses. Occasionally, some of his peers dropped in, and now and then a fewcurious civilians, but not much more.

 

Tonight, promised to be no different.

 

 

He’d made an interesting discovery that could have someunique applications, but it was still in the earliest stages. Further researchand further testing were required before a final analysis could be reached.Which was why he disliked mentioning it.

 

But it was required.

 

Simon sighed as he looked over the handwritten pages andadjusted his spectacles. He could be home watching TV now or taking a walk. Hestood in the wings as Dr. Stewart introduced him. Dr. Stewart spoke in a stiffmonotone and was shaped like a pear. Blackmarr didn’t care for her. She waddledwhen she moved and was never satisfied with any answer you gave her.

 

“And now without further ado,” wheezed Stewart. “ProfessorSimon Blackmarr.”

 

He looked upward and winced. On with the show.

 

 

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Finding New Challenges

BeforeLine of Sight, I’d neverwritten a spy-thriller. Most of my previous work, including my debut novel ACollege Story, was more character-driven and grounded in personalexperience. Shifting gears to write a high-stakes, fast-paced thriller was bothintimidating and exciting. The genre demanded I raise the stakes, tighten thepacing, and make every moment count. All of which pushed me to grow as awriter.

Forexample, I had to figure out how to create satisfying twists while stillleaving enough clues for readers to connect the dots. One scene that stands outin my memory has Agent Vogel, the protagonist, confronting her fear of heights.The setting—a precarious catwalk—was designed to amplify the tension, creatinga moment full of claustrophobia and psychological challenges. Writing it was abalancing act. I wanted to make the action realistic and visceral, but I alsoneeded to highlight Vogel’semotional state. I wanted readers to see her as a real person, facing realfears, rather than a kind of superhero. I rewrote that scene several timesbefore I felt it accurately captured this moment. Looking back, it reminds mehow rewarding it can be to push through challenges in the creative process.

AgentVogel was inspired by one of my closest friends from high school. She’s a tomboyish, no-nonsense type with asharp wit and an unshakable sense of determination. A true force to be reckonedwith. Writing a character who embodied so much of her personality felt like away to celebrate our friendship and the adventures we’veshared over the years.

Ialso drew inspiration from James Bond, classic thrillers, and television serieslike The Equalizer.When I hit a creative roadblock, I would ask myself: how would those writershandle this situation? What would they do to keep the tension high and thereader engaged? This process not only motivated me to push through difficultmoments but also challenged me to stretch further as a storyteller. I wanted tostrike a balance between adrenaline-pumping action and meaningful charactermoments, which gave the book its own unique identity.

Nowthat I’ve started work on a sequel to Lineof Sight, I find myself drawing on the lessons I learned during thatexperience. I want to continue raising the stakes and crafting intricate,tightly woven plots that keep readers hooked. I’malso excited to revisit Agent Vogel. The new book will delve deeper into herbackground, introducing new layers to her character and new challenges thattest her in unexpected ways. It will also bring fresh faces into her world,adding new dynamics to explore.

Perhapsthe biggest takeaway from writing Line of Sight is that stepping out ofyour comfort zone as a writer can lead to some of your most fulfilling work. It’s a lesson I’llcarry with me, not just into my next book, but into everything I write.

—Paul G. Wright

 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

PaulG. Wright is a native of Atlanta, GA. He has worked as a newspaper journalist,freelance writer, and screenwriter. He studied acting at the Warehouse ActorsTheater and earned his degree in filmmaking from Columbia College Hollywood, inTarzana, CA. He currently resides in the Atlanta area with his wife and theircat Dusty.

 

Website:https://www.paulgwright.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/paulwrightauthor/

AmazonAuthor Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-G.-Wright/author/B08LYG7V88

 

BuyLink: https://www.amazon.com/Line-Sight-Paul-G-Wright/dp/0228633524

 

 

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