There are three phrases that I got used to hearing from people who read “The Set Up”. The first one is “I couldn’t put it down!” The second one is “Are you sure this is fiction?”, and the third one is “What is going to happen next?”
“I couldn’t put it down!”
It makes me very happy to hear that! It is a compliment I can never get tired of hearing. To me it means I achieved my goal: To entertain the readers.
”Are you sure this is fiction?”
Most people say are amazed at my imagination when I tell them it is fiction. Apparently the book reads like a true story. Others tell me that they don’t believe that it is fiction – that maybe it happened to me or somebody I know. I have given up trying to convince them, so I just laugh at that.
“What is going to happen next?”
Initially I was not going to write the sequel, but the pressure got to me and I caved in. I started writing the sequel and it has been quite a challenge. Unlike “The Set Up”, this time people have expectations. Most women have specifically told me “Jim must pay!” And you see, I want to please them, while at the same time I need to make sure the sequel is still unputdownable, and most importantly make sure the story is believable.
I did my best and I am happy with the final results. And if you loved “The Set Up”, then I have no doubt that you will love the still-untitled sequel.
The sequel – coming up in September/October.
Next time
Thank you note
and it drew the response : “really??”
