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First, I want to thank James Patterson for his incredible generosity to small independent bookstores. Jim has created a multi-million dollar fund, out of his own money, to award grants to Indies in need of financial assistance. So far he’s given away over a million dollars, with more to follow. These grants are lifesavers to struggling bookstores across the country, and maybe there’s a bookstore in your community that has benefited from James Patterson’s generosity. So thanks, Jim. You done good.<\/p>\n

And let me take this opportunity to urge everyone to be an angel and support their independent neighborhood bookstore.<\/p>\n

On to another subject, my novel, The Quest<\/em><\/a> will be published in trade paperback on June 24. The Quest<\/em> is a religious thriller, described (by me) as The Da Vinci Code<\/em> meets Indiana Jones<\/em>. You can read some of The Quest<\/em> by clicking here<\/a>. Hope you enjoy the sample chapters and buy the whole book. The Quest<\/em> is great beach or pool reading.<\/p>\n

As you know, my book Plum Island<\/em><\/a>, featuring John Corey, is in development as a ten-part cable TV series. The series producer, Mace Neufeld, was in New York this month and we had a chance to discuss the series over dinner. Mace, as you may also know, produced The General’s Daughter<\/em> movie based on my book of the same name. So, what’s the latest? Well, Aaron Eckhart is playing Hamlet by still trying to decide: to be or not to be John Corey. We expect an answer by the end of the month. Everything else is on track, including the script. I told Mace Neufeld if Eckhart bows out, I’m available.<\/p>\n

My work-in-progress, titled A Quiet End<\/em>, featuring John Corey, is coming along nicely. Publication is set for spring 2015 — about the same time that Plum Island<\/em> will be aired, if all goes well.<\/p>\n

My book before The Quest<\/em>, The Panther<\/em><\/a>, was published in paperback in April, and it continues to sell well, thanks to everyone who forgot they read it in hardcover. If you haven’t read it — or aren’t sure — this is a good time to buy the paperback, or download it as an eBook or an audiobook. The Panther<\/em> will give you some insights into all the news coming out of the Mideast. Plus, it has a better ending than the news.<\/p>\n

Have a happy and safe Fourth. And thank a serviceman or woman for our freedom.<\/p>\n

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Sincerely,
\"Nelson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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