Giveaway: The MineFields by Steven C. Eisner
Book Description:
One final goal remained: To consolidate his gains by attracting an international advertising conglomerate and cash out. That's when the nation is hit with the most unthinkable tragedy, and Sam begins to take stock of his own life, finding that he is growing weary of the relentless hunt. Unsatisfied in his marriage and embroiled in a mind-boggling professional crisis, everything Sam had achieved is put at risk.
1. How did you come up with the character, Sam Spiegel? First I started looking hard into myself. And then Sam took over. Frankly, he’s more interesting.
2. If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in the book? Not really. The happy accident is that the end of the book sets up a sequel for which I’m really happy about because there is definitely a Godfather II brewing in my head. I look forward to staying with many of these characters and introducing new ones that will nicely compliment the ensemble.
3. How much, and what kinds of research went into creating this novel? Since mine is roman a clef in nature… to make it far more interesting my research took the form of dreaming my way through writing it… as a way out of mundane or predictable boxes. My research, for the most part, took the form of imagination.
4. What are you currently reading? Interestingly, Reading My Father, Alexandra Styron book about her father William Styron. I’m trying to prepare myself for how my book might further screw up my family.
About Steven C. Eisner:
Before writing his novel and after learning the ropes of the ad business at Doyle Dane Bernbach, New York, Steve C. Eisner built and led Eisner Communications, a Baltimore-based advertising agency, for more than two decades, creating hundreds of effective ad and PR campaigns for leading corporations including Black & Decker, Marriot, McCormick Spices, US Airways, Lenox China, the Maryland Lottery, the Nature Conservancy, and the United Way. Eisner Communications won numerous industry awards including CLIOs, ADDYs, EFFIEs, and the O'Toole for creative excellence across its entire client roster. THE MINEFIELDS is Eisner s first novel.
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Excerpt:
It had gotten to where only a pump and a hose could void his urine, collecting it in a clear bag at the foot of his bed. Everything on Harry was hanging out. I mean everything. When I walked up to Harry’s bedside, he slowly lifted his hand, palm toward me in a simulated Indian-chief greeting.
Q&A:1. How did you come up with the character, Sam Spiegel? First I started looking hard into myself. And then Sam took over. Frankly, he’s more interesting.
2. If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in the book? Not really. The happy accident is that the end of the book sets up a sequel for which I’m really happy about because there is definitely a Godfather II brewing in my head. I look forward to staying with many of these characters and introducing new ones that will nicely compliment the ensemble.
3. How much, and what kinds of research went into creating this novel? Since mine is roman a clef in nature… to make it far more interesting my research took the form of dreaming my way through writing it… as a way out of mundane or predictable boxes. My research, for the most part, took the form of imagination.
4. What are you currently reading? Interestingly, Reading My Father, Alexandra Styron book about her father William Styron. I’m trying to prepare myself for how my book might further screw up my family.
About Steven C. Eisner:
Before writing his novel and after learning the ropes of the ad business at Doyle Dane Bernbach, New York, Steve C. Eisner built and led Eisner Communications, a Baltimore-based advertising agency, for more than two decades, creating hundreds of effective ad and PR campaigns for leading corporations including Black & Decker, Marriot, McCormick Spices, US Airways, Lenox China, the Maryland Lottery, the Nature Conservancy, and the United Way. Eisner Communications won numerous industry awards including CLIOs, ADDYs, EFFIEs, and the O'Toole for creative excellence across its entire client roster. THE MINEFIELDS is Eisner s first novel.
Here is the link if you to follow the tour: http://booktrib.com/blog-tour-the-minefields/
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This sounds intriguing!
Beth said... April 5, 2012 at 9:24 AM
I enjoyed the interview and excerpt. Sounds like an interesting book.
bn100 said... April 5, 2012 at 12:09 PM
I would love to win/read this book. It sounds terrific.
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Linda Kish said... April 5, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Looks like it could be a good read, he certainly has an interesting background.
holdenj said... April 7, 2012 at 7:15 AM
Thanks for doing this giveaway! :) If I win, my email is grigory99 at yahoo dot com
*crosses fingers*
The Godfather said... April 8, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Thank you for another great review. You pick the best books to review and giveaway. Thank you for all of these wonderful giveaways on your blog. Keep up the great work - love it.
:) Jeanne
momma8385 said... April 12, 2012 at 10:26 AM
This sounds good! Thank you for the giveaway!
Carol M said... April 12, 2012 at 4:58 PM
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