How cool is this? Karl Edwards, a stranger to me up to a few weeks ago, recently walked by my table at Starbucks one early morning whilst I was drinking coffee and attempting to wrangle my way through a few finishing scenes in my latest feature script. I noticed he was carrying a book by a Christian author I recognized, and so I “hailed, well met” Mr. Edwards, and we sat together and chatted for a half a sixty spot about everything from business to writing to sleep deprivation. It was amiable and resulted in an exchange of business cards, as well as some information on my part on how to go about purchasing and reading my social science fiction novel, The Cold Goodbye.
Lo and behold, Mr. Edwards actually bought the book and even more delightful, began reading it. He recently sent me an email informing me he had recommended The Cold Goodbye on his website and e-newsletter. It was more kind and generous than I could have asked for or expected, but the ego boost was pretty darn spectacular. He wrote:

I’m locked into this gripping futuristic piece by a gentleman I met at Starbucks recently. He weaves multiple story lines from around the world together into a clever conjunction of entertaining intrigue and societal commentary. He lures you along one credible path only to surprise with a twist on reality and perceptions. I hope you have as much fun reading this as I am.

Along with a link to purchase the novel, that’s going to keep me sailing for days and weeks. Thanks, Mr. Edwards!