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Author Carl Nelson Interviewed by TheBookInsider.com
TheBookInsider.com recently interviewed author Carl Nelson about his historical thriller, "Secret Players," which was awarded "Best Thriller" from the San Diego, CA Book Awards Association.
(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- TheBookInsider.com recently interviewed author Carl Nelson about his historical thriller, "Secret Players," which was awarded "Best Thriller" from the San Diego, CA Book Awards Association.
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THEBOOKINSIDER.COM: Please tell us a little about your novel, "Secret Players." And what compelled you to write it?
CARL NELSON: I grew up during WWII when every kid joined to fight. We all hated the Japs. Even today the word Japs conjures evil images among those who fought them. I also lived in Japan for several years and observed the Japanese culture. I knew there was residual hatred among the Japanese. I hypothesized "what would happen to two men who faced each other during that war? What could their lives be like? What if they became powerful and later met. What about their hatred?
THEBOOKINSIDER.COM: Before you became a writer of historical fiction, were you a reader of this genre? Did any particular authors influence you?
CARL NELSON: Yes, I always read James Mitchner's stuff also James Clavelle.
THEBOOKINSIDER.COM: How did your economic, political and military background influence the storylines and events in "Secret Players?" How did you come up with the plot?
CARL NELSON: I'm a professor of International business as well as a former navy captain. These careers took me all around the world. I have written seven non-fiction books about international economics and trade. The plot evolved as the characters, three strong men and four strong women interacted during the last 50 years of the 20th century.
THEBOOKINSIDER.COM: How did you choose the title "Secret Players?"
CARL NELSON: I'm not good with titles but after trying many I stumbled up the undercurrent of this book which is the spooky strategic side of international life.
The entire interview may be read at http://thebookinsider.com/Interviews/CNelson.htm.
Carl Nelson is a former Navy Captain, turned professor, turned writer. Better known for his seven non-fiction books about international business and trade (best seller, Import/Export: How to Get Started in International Trade), Carl widens his authorship with his second novel, "Secret Players," awarded "Best Thriller" from the San Diego, CA Book Awards Association
Visit Carl Nelson at http://carl-a-nelson.com.
"Secret Players"
ISBN: 1890035327
Format: Paperback, 336pp
Publisher: New Century Press
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