Devil in False Colors
1. What
inspired you to write your book? Current
events were the inspiration for Devil in False Colors. Today, the entire
civilized world lies under the threat of radical terrorists. The focus of the
current terror is the Middle East, but the stated goals of the perpetrators of
the vicious crimes we are witnessing are nothing less than world domination. The
threat is complicated by the fact that more than one entity is responsible.
This complication is not generally recognized, especially in the United States.
2. What
is it about? One of the terrorist groups, masquerading as an arm of the other,
carries out heinous acts in the Los Angeles area. A team composed of a female
FBI agent and a male Israeli Mossad assassin are sent on a dangerous mission to
terminate the threat. This is a team that has worked together twice before and
have established a romantic relationship. The issue is obscured by the
deliberate actions of several foreign governments aimed at bringing chaos to
the United States. This is a fast-paced novel whose premise is based on real
current events.
3. What
do you hope will be the everlasting thoughts for readers who finish your
book? The world is a complicated place—more than one foreign government is bent
on our destruction. Allies and enemies are often difficult to identify, yet
such recognition is essential to our security. Actions taken by our government
may have long-lasting effects on our freedom and way of life.
4. What
advice do you have for writers? Make sure you are ready to devote a huge amount
of time and energy to the project. Have a story well thought out before even
beginning. Try your best to find an agent; self-publishing is a difficult
business. Make sure to have someone else to hear your ideas and proofread your
manuscript. Sloppy work is sure to discourage your readers, no matter how good
your story may be.
5. Where
do you think the book publishing industry is heading? Online books are going to
be the most attractive product. Cost and shelf-space are becoming inhibitive
for traditional publications. Books will follow newspapers and periodicals to
the trash bin of history. The move away from serious writing towards the
frivolous is gaining momentum, as the general audience seems to be more
interested in casual fiction than thought-provoking literature. Trivial
"romance" novels are abundant.
6. What
challenges did you have in writing your book?
Searching for an agent or publisher is incredibly time consuming and also
daunting. Much more time is spent on details instead of the serious work of
plot and character development. Editing becomes paramount.
7. If
people can only buy one book this month, why should it be yours? My book was
written for the person who is genuinely interested in the dangerous situation
in the world today. But I have tried to permeate the narrative with humor and
personal relationships. If you are interested in some thoughtful political
concepts, in addition to a highly-charged action novel, you should enjoy Devil
in False Colors.
Jack
Winnick received his M.S. and PhD. in Chemical Engineering from the University
of Oklahoma and has held several prestigious positions in the field, including
working as an expert consultant at the NASA Johnson Space Center and as a
Professor of Chemical Engineering at several universities. He has also been a
Middle East scholar for over forty years, traveling to the area for the State
Department for the purpose of technology transfer to the Arab nations, and
cooperation between Israel and Egypt. A strong advocate for the State of
Israel, Winnick holds memberships in AIPAC, Zionists of America and American
Friends of Magen David Adom. For
more information, please visit www.jackwinnick.com and connect with Winnick
through Facebook. Devil in False Colors is available on Amazon and Barnes &
Noble.
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