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Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing? As a follow up, can you give us an idea about your philosophy of writing? I find creating and sustaining conflict through a story difficult. Some experts claim every page should contain conflict to keep reader attention.

I lean too far the other way and have to work to maintain conflict. I like to use dialog and believe it helps the reader to be a part of the story. What was your creative process like when writing Delbert Pillage?

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What happened before sitting down to write the novel? For years I wanted to do some serious creative writing, however, the pressures of an engineering career limited me to short pieces. To force the issue, I announced to my relatives that I was writing a novel even though it was only a few thoughts at the time. The theme of a boy growing into a hero and his thwarted romance was there. Then I started writing about the boy and the story grew with him.

By the time the first draft was finished, I had , words. The final product contains 75, words so there was much cutting, editing and re-writing in between. How did you go about creating the character of Delbert Pillage? As I mentioned, it began with him as a quiet boy hiding a superior intellect to avoid harassment.

The hidden intelligence seemed necessary to enable him to grow into a test pilot at a remarkably young age. Early on, an editor asked me who is this godlike creature you have created? To counter that criticism, the harassment and inner conflict was intensified in later versions. Did you know the end of your book at the beginning? The first version had an entirely different ending. Both Delbert and Sylvia ended up dead and buried side by side.

Together in death but not in life. Dramatic and too brutal. So I knew ahead of time what events would lead up to the ending, just not the eventual conclusion. Who is the audience for Delbert Pillage? Hopefully, it can appeal to both males and females between puberty and senility. However, some may find the technical bits worth skipping over. As time goes on, I tend to think of it more as a love story than a character study and therefore suspect it will appeal more to a female audience.

In fiction as well as in non-fiction, writers very often take liberties with their material to tell a good story or make a point. But how much is too much? Don't most creative authors have a natural urge to write? It languished for years while I gained an education, paying job, spouse and daughter. Couldn't afford the loss of time or income to satisfy that urge other than in the form of brief stories and vignettes for family consumption, sometimes indigestion.

Retirement at 57 changed all that though not at first.

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Intimidated by the prospect of writing a novel, I turned my creative juices to developing software for financial advisors. The sec Don't most creative authors have a natural urge to write? The secondary motive was to help them manage my retirement funds effectively. However, creative writing still left a burr under my saddle and the concept of this story was born.



To become totally committed to it, I announced to all relatives that the novel was in work. It was to be titled Delbert Pillage, the story of an unlikely boy who matures into an amazing adult. Along the way a girl entered the picture and the emphasis moved from character study to one of enduring love. As you can see from reviews and comments here and on my website, these two characters grab readers' hearts and most are engrossed to the end, often unable to put the book down.

For me, that alone gives it five stars. Jun 26, Chris rated it it was amazing Shelves: I won this book on a Goodreads giveaway.

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First of all, the two main charachters in the story grabbed at my heart immediately. As one after another obstacle came in their way, I felt both would be robbed of their forever love and happiness. But it goes to show you, true love conquers all. Sandy Graham did a fantastic job of hooking you into the storyline.

I highly recommend reading this book. And be prepared to drop everything you're doing as once you start this book, you'll not want to put it do I won this book on a Goodreads giveaway. And be prepared to drop everything you're doing as once you start this book, you'll not want to put it down. Jun 24, Leah Ewald rated it really liked it. I received this book as a Goodreads Giveaway!

I really enjoyed this book!! I loved the characters they we're easy to like!! I rooted for them through the whole thing!

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There were a couple parts in the book that got complicated because I don't know much about science or planes but the story was great! Leisa Denti rated it really liked it Jan 18, Warren rated it it was ok Aug 24, Cheryl rated it really liked it Jul 02, Colleen rated it it was amazing Jul 28, Christine Gay marked it as to-read Jan 03, Stephanie Weaver marked it as to-read Jan 05, Asha marked it as to-read Jan 19, Katie marked it as to-read Mar 01, Jessica marked it as to-read Mar 12, Samantha Lexvold marked it as to-read Apr 21, Mia marked it as to-read Jun 22, Ina marked it as to-read Apr 17, Frederick Rotzien marked it as to-read May 21, Vykki marked it as to-read May 21, Sarah Crawley marked it as to-read May 21, Katie Harder-schauer marked it as to-read May 21, Pamela marked it as to-read May 21, Sue marked it as to-read May 21, Brittany marked it as to-read May 21, Teressa marked it as to-read May 21, Pat Eells marked it as to-read May 21, Lindsey marked it as to-read May 21, Adylure marked it as to-read May 21, Diana Senn marked it as to-read May 21, Melonie Kydd marked it as to-read May 21, Ann marked it as to-read May 21, J marked it as to-read May 21, Rachella Baker marked it as to-read May 21, Linda marked it as to-read May 21, Merrill marked it as to-read May 21, Debbie marked it as to-read May 22, Pam marked it as to-read May 22, Paula marked it as to-read May 22, For most of my life I dabbled in creative writing which I shamelessly inflicted on friends and relatives.

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The pleasures of growing up and pressures of then earning a living dissuaded me from taking the craving seriously.