Jeff: The architecture of this story was probably the most challenging aspect of this project. I spent enormous sums of time arranging the plot lines and making them connect. In some respects, this was like assembling a gigantic jigsaw puzzle. But I fed off the challenge.
You’re no newcomer to the publishing scene. This is your eighth book. What kind of reaction have you had this time?
Jeff: It has been the most positive of any book I’ve done.
Because this book had to do with property rights and so many of us own homes, do you think it hit more of a nerve than some of your others?
Jeff: Most of my books have hit a nerve. I wouldn’t rate this one above others on that score.
If your books have a common theme, it seems to be the tug of war between the powerful and their victims. There are athletes using their fame to immunize themselves from repercussions for their behavior as sexual predators, major players gaming the system to build huge casinos, and homeowners suddenly targeted for urban renewal.
Jeff: With Little Pink House , more than any previous book, my primary goal was good story telling. I set out to write a book that reads like a novel. I wanted to create an terrific reading experience for the consumer. Of course, I saw this as a struggle between those with power and those who lacked it. And I clearly thought the homeowners were on the side of the angels in this one. But developing the narrative and bringing these characters to life was my ultimate objective.
Thank you, Jeff, for taking the time to talk with me. Good luck with your book tour.
You’ve often written about athletes, so I’ll conclude with a sports analogy. In this reviewer’s opinion, with Little Pink House, Benedict has hit the ball right out of the park!
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