It's that time of year again - to fall back to reading, so I've launched a repeat of my first series with that title and invited a dozen thought leaders to answer six questions about reading, books, and marketing. Join me today and continuing on December 8th and 15th - with the series recap on December 21st.
A repeat guest on my blog (and one of my favorite authors due to his amazing stories about MONK who I've met in person several times), today's featured series participant is Lee Goldberg, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nearly 40 novels, including Malibu Burning, Lost Hills, 15 Monk mysteries, five Fox & O'Hare adventures (co-written with Janet Evanovich), and more. He's written and/or produced many TV shows, including Diagnosis Murder, SeaQuest, Monk, The Glades, and co-created the hit Hallmark series Mystery 101. He's also the co-founder of Brash Books, which has published over 100 crime novels and thrillers. During the summer, fans cheered upon hearing the announcement that Lee's book series centering around the character Eve Ronin will soon be adapted for television.
QUESTION: Why did you choose the last book you read?
LEE GOLDBERG: Because my friend David Morrell, and his novel FIRST BLOOD, were the focus of the book (THE RAMBO REPORT by Nat Segaloff).
QUESTION: Have you ever chosen a book because you were drawn to the cover design? If yes, what was the book, and what attracted you to the cover?
LEE GOLDBERG: Not since JAWS, when I was a kid. And what attracted me to the cover was a big freaking shark surging up from the deep to eat a woman who was swimming on the surface of the water.
QUESTION: Have you ever chosen a book because of its title? If yes, what was the book, and what drew you to the title?
LEE GOLDBERG: LARRY McMURTRY: A LIFE. Because I am a big Larry McMurtry fan.
QUESTION: Have you ever finished reading a book, been disappointed by the ending, and thought you could have written a better ending? If yes, what was the book, and how would you have ended it?
LEE GOLDBERG: Yes, it happens more frequently than I would like. And no, I won't tell you the titles of any of the books.
QUESTION: Is there a social media account, a national book publisher, or book club you follow for reading recommendations?
LEE GOLDBERG: I like the Paperback Warrior Podcast and website for recommendations on crime novels and adventure books from the 1950s-1980s that I might have missed.
QUESTION: What book should everyone read, and why?
LEE GOLDBERG: LONESOME DOVE It works on every level. It's my favorite book of all time.
My gratitude to Lee for sharing his insights and for being a part of my fall back to reading series. Until next week, happy reading!
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Image Credit: Cambridge Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring.
Read Lee's previous appearances here on my blog:
FALL BACK TO READING SERIES – Featuring Lee Goldberg (December 2023)
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2023/12/fall-back-to-reading-series-featuring_0588740719.html
Leadership in the Most Unsuspected Places (January 2012)
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2012/01/leadership-in-most-unsuspected-places.html
Connect with Lee at these links:
Website: https://www.leegoldberg.com
Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/LeeGoldberg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leegoldberg007
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