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A Bit Of A Scoundrel
The Palms follows a man recently out of prison who settles in a rundown trailer park where he meets a woman and her 7-year-old daughter and becomes their protector. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
The inspiration for the story was my grandfather. He was a bit of a scoundrel as a younger man. He spent time in prison and was an alcoholic. Yet, by the time I was born, he’d cleaned up his act and was an amazingly caring and helpful man. Growing up, I heard conflicting stories that I didn’t really understand. My mother and her siblings would often talk about all the bad things he did while they were children, but I never was witness to those things. This was partially my attempt at understanding how someone can do something horrible yet be redeemed.
Ronnie did time for committing murder and had planned to live out his life quietly, that is, until Mary is kidnapped and put in danger. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s development?
I thought, “What’s the worst thing a human can do?” My answer was committing murder. So, I considered what someone can do to be redeemed for taking a life. I decided that the answer was saving a life. So, overall this is a redemptive story for both Ronnie and Clara.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
The themes are addiction, sobriety, and redemption.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?
The next book is called – Leaders to Eden Temple, and I’m not exactly sure when it will be out. I’m still working on the first draft.
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The Palms
In The Palms, a profoundly evocative novel, we delve into the life of Ronnie Wells, a man sentenced for murder in 1979 and subsequently granted parole after enduring 36 years in confinement. Striving to lead a tranquil, repentant existence, he settles in the quaint, somewhat neglected hamlet of Paradise Palms Villas.
Upon meeting Clara, his enigmatic neighbor, Ronnie’s world undergoes a dramatic transformation. Clara, a hardened woman living under the shadow of prostitution, substance abuse, and an abusive partner who doubles as her pimp and drug supplier, shares her life with her innocent young daughter, Mary.
Their initial interaction is fraught with tension, but with the passage of time, a sense of affinity develops between Clara, Mary, and Ronnie. Embracing his role as their protector, Ronnie aids Clara in her desperate quest for escape from the sinister Joe and supports her in the struggle against the formidable chains of addiction. Despite these efforts, Clara’s dependency proves challenging to overcome, culminating in a shocking turn of events when Mary is abducted. The narrative then shifts to Ronnie’s determined endeavor to retrieve Mary.
This narrative stands out as a captivating masterpiece of literary fiction, exquisitely crafted with a riveting story. Undoubtedly, The Palms is an extraordinary feat deserving of the highest accolades. The author, Clay Anderson, masterfully employs poetic imagery to portray the vivid landscapes and intriguing characters, drawing readers into a heart-rending tale of redemption amidst a world spiraling toward chaos.
The Palms presents a compelling narrative worthy of any reader’s attention. This fascinating book leans on the side of creative imagery, resulting in a slower unfolding of the narrative. Nevertheless, readers will find themselves immersed in the intricately detailed world and its occupants. The Palms is a testament to literary artistry that will continue to engage and provoke thought among its readers.
Pages: 294 | ASIN : B0BYK8NYXS
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