Lynn Chandler Willis Interview, Author of The Rising
1) Tell us a little about yourself: I've worked in the corporate world, the television news industry, and the newspaper business. But I keep coming back to writing fiction. I much prefer making up stories rather than uncovering facts. My least favorite word is “apparently” and my least favorite phrase is “according to”. I have a son and daughter, and with their spouses, they've managed to bless me with nine grandchildren. Yes – there's a set of twins in there. 2) Tell us about your new book, The Rising : The Rising released July 26 through Pelican Book Group/Harbourlight. It's an amazing story about the power of forgiveness, primarily learning to forgive yourself. The book is about Detective Ellie Saunders's investigation into the brutal beating of a little boy. The child has no memory of what happened to him, or even who he is. The only thing he can remember is walking with his father along a shiny road. ...