An Addition to the Library!
Let me begin this post by wishing each and every one of you--even those who haven't yet subscribed to "The Equalizer" Bulletin Newsletter--a healthy, prosperous, and action-packed New Year.
2018 was an incredibly busy and productive year for me, and it doesn't look like 2019 is going to be any more "restful" for this writer. As many of you know, I've been hard at work laying the groundwork for a third Equalizer novel, as well as my forthcoming memoir One More Thing, Sir, which I hope to have in your hands for summer reading fun.
But over the last months of this past year, I've been hard at work on a true labor of love: Lost in Christmas. It's a story I've been working on for several years and finally debuted just in time for the holidays, released by Candy Jar Books, the UK's award-winning independent publisher. You can pick the book up directly from Candy Jar, or on Amazon.co.uk.
Lost in Christmas is more than a light-hearted romp; it's a touching story of the Karoller family--a modern-day family with their share of difficulties--and how their visit to Macy's Department Store on Christmas Eve becomes an adventure that ultimately changes their lives. But rather than tell you the whole story, I want to thank Shaun Russell, my brilliant and insightful editor who guided me throughout the writing of the book. Without Shaun, there would be no Lost in Christmas to share with you.
I also want to thank my copy editor, William Rees, for his care and patience throughout the editorial process. I need to give a "shout out" to all my friends in the UK who have encouraged me over the past many years: Sue and Graham Collins, Keith and Eve Nichols, Patrick Monckton, Roy Watts, Raymond and Wendy Austin (both accomplished authors themselves), Paul Elliott, Linda Hayden, Simon Williams, Lucy Fleming, Michele Woodward (whose late husband actor Edward Woodward inspired me throughout the production of my television series The Equalizer), Nigel and Avril Hodgson, and, finally, my dear friend Peter Crane. You've all been there to support my writing through the years, so Lost in Christmas is for you!
I also want to recognize my manager Peter Meyer and my lawyer Nick Gladden for always having my back in the shark-infested waters of Hollywood and the publishing world.
2018 was an incredibly busy and productive year for me, and it doesn't look like 2019 is going to be any more "restful" for this writer. As many of you know, I've been hard at work laying the groundwork for a third Equalizer novel, as well as my forthcoming memoir One More Thing, Sir, which I hope to have in your hands for summer reading fun.
But over the last months of this past year, I've been hard at work on a true labor of love: Lost in Christmas. It's a story I've been working on for several years and finally debuted just in time for the holidays, released by Candy Jar Books, the UK's award-winning independent publisher. You can pick the book up directly from Candy Jar, or on Amazon.co.uk.
Lost in Christmas is more than a light-hearted romp; it's a touching story of the Karoller family--a modern-day family with their share of difficulties--and how their visit to Macy's Department Store on Christmas Eve becomes an adventure that ultimately changes their lives. But rather than tell you the whole story, I want to thank Shaun Russell, my brilliant and insightful editor who guided me throughout the writing of the book. Without Shaun, there would be no Lost in Christmas to share with you.
I also want to thank my copy editor, William Rees, for his care and patience throughout the editorial process. I need to give a "shout out" to all my friends in the UK who have encouraged me over the past many years: Sue and Graham Collins, Keith and Eve Nichols, Patrick Monckton, Roy Watts, Raymond and Wendy Austin (both accomplished authors themselves), Paul Elliott, Linda Hayden, Simon Williams, Lucy Fleming, Michele Woodward (whose late husband actor Edward Woodward inspired me throughout the production of my television series The Equalizer), Nigel and Avril Hodgson, and, finally, my dear friend Peter Crane. You've all been there to support my writing through the years, so Lost in Christmas is for you!
I also want to recognize my manager Peter Meyer and my lawyer Nick Gladden for always having my back in the shark-infested waters of Hollywood and the publishing world.
Shaun Russel: The Guiding Light!
But I must come back to Shaun Russel, the editor and publisher of Lost in Christmas. He's the one who looked at my original outline for the book, with no idea of my writing or entertainment industry background. But he recognized a good story and immediately became the book's strongest supporter. Shaun allowed me to truly stretch my wings as a writer, take a brief intermission from the world of "Robert McCall" and The Equalizer, and create a book filled with lessons about love, trust, family, and the Spirit of Christmas.
I hope you'll pick up a copy of Lost in Christmas and let me know what you think (it's very different from The Equalizer!) You can always contact me directly here and I'll try to respond as quickly as I can.
Until then, Melissa and I hope you have a very Happy New Year!
Until then, Melissa and I hope you have a very Happy New Year!