I think every novelist borrows true elements or circumstances from their own lives in their work and then alters them in some way. After all, as I mentioned in an earlier post, the mantra for all writers is “Write what you know.” So, it makes sense that we draw from our own experiences when we write. In my case, I have borrowed a few autobiographical elements from my life then fictionalized the context. Without giving too much away, let me…..
What is at stake in The Glimpse? This is an inspirational story about forgiveness. At its core, it centers on the relationship between a father and an adult son and how vital it is to a son (regardless of his age) to be loved and accepted by his father. But what if that relationship is strained, stressed or severed? Can it be saved? This is what Nick Conway, a 39-year old rising advertising executive, strives to find out when he…..
Readers often wonder how or why an author chooses a setting for his or her novel. In the publishing business they say, “Write what you know.” Authors are an authority on what they know. Nicholas Sparks knows North and South Carolina because he lives in South Carolina. So, most of his books are set in both North and South Carolina towns. Since I’m from Wisconsin, a beautiful but sometimes underappreciated state, I chose Lake Geneva, a popular summer tourist town…..
Welcome. My name is James C. Magruder, author of The Glimpse. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my exciting new novel. This book is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here. I’ll be using this blog to interact with you about The Glimpse, expanding on some of the themes and topics in it, and blogging on some of the thoughts and ideas related to…..
