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The Winners Celebrate
Robert and Kathy Bodenhamer,
winners of The Great
Crossword
Crossword contest joined my wife, Beth,
and me for dinner on January 25, 2007 at Coleman Lake Restaurant. In case you weren't aware, in the
back of
Crossword novel, there was a a
rather difficult crossword puzzle that I'd written. Readers were
urged to try to complete it and send it back for a drawing. The "prize"
was dinner for two at any restaurant mentioned in the book.
Robert's name came out of the box first. He is the Chief Engineer for the
Augusta Marriott, an avid crossword puzzle fan, and (to my
great relief!) has read all four of my books and loves them. His
wife Kathy is a school librarian. They chose the restaurant that I
presented in the book as "McLester's Pond," actually based (with just a
little exaggeration!) on Coleman Lake, located on the
Ogeechee River near Midville, Georgia. We had a great time!
In case you can't recognize us, from left to right are Kathy and Robert,
me (holding the
Crossword
cover), and my lovely wife Beth. We're in the bar there. If
you want to read more about the atmosphere, see page 198 and 199 in
Crossword.
My St. Simons Island
Fan Club, January 17, 2007:
Left to right, Leslie
Kaufmann, Sue Kilchenstein, Tommye Cashin, "Pokey" Sheffield (Official
Vice President), and Fran Owen. These ladies are an
intelligent, talented and fun group of folks. I appreciate their
enthusiastic support.
A Little Travel Writing....
For those of you who know
me, you are aware that one of my greatest passions is travel. I
truly love exploring new places, and it is sometimes frustrating that I
can't share my findings with more people. For many years I've
written articles for newspapers and magazines. This year I've had
two pieces in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Easter Island (where I
visited in November 2005) and El Salvador (where I visited with my
brother in April 2006). If you'd like to read more and see some
photographs, here are the links:
Easter Island (AJC Article, February 2006)
El Salvador (AJC Article, July 2006)
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Rawlings “Strikes Gold” with Rutherford Cipher Press Release for the Movie Option on The Rutherford
Cipher: The movie deal is the latest milestone in the Sandersville author’s fast rise in the literary world since publication of his first novel in 2003, The Lazard Legacy. Last fall’s hit thriller, The Rutherford Cipher, weaves a tale about the lost Confederate gold and security lapses at the Savannah River Site. The Tate Revenge, a murder mystery set in Paris and Georgia that has already garnered rave reviews, is set for release this fall. Hyman, who has been attached to dozens of top box office hits in recent years, is currently out of the country filming his latest project, the horror film Monster House, which is scheduled to be released next year. “I'm honored and excited to be working with David,” Rawlings said. “The fast-paced plot and vivid visual imagery of The Rutherford Cipher are the ingredients of a great movie, either on the big or small screen.” Publisher Randall Floyd,a former screenwriter who has worked previously with Hollywood on a number of projects, characterized Hyman as one of the hardest-working people in Hollywood. He said it was only a matter of time before a director of Hyman’s stature discovered Rawlings. “David Hyman possesses the ability to make great things happen,” Floyd said. “He’s not the first person in Hollywood to notice William’s work, but he’s the first to see the gold in it.” Besides writing, Rawlings is a full-time physician
and chairs the Board of the Governors at Mercer University’s
School of Medicine. He is also president of the Sandersville Technical
College Foundation Board and has diverse other business interests. |
The Tate Revenge awarded Golden Eye Literary Award
December 2005 Press Release announcing the award:
AUGUSTA, Georgia — Harbor House has announced its selection of The Tate Revenge for this year’s Golden Eye Literary Prize. The award is given in honor of the literary legend and Georgia-born novelist Carson McCullers, and is named for McCullers’ Reflections in a Golden Eye. The award is given to authors of novels that demonstrate unusually compelling dramatic quality, social relevance and extraordinary literary merit.
Publisher Carrie McCullough said, “We here at Harbor House have had the pleasure of watching William Rawlings mature in his abilities as a writer. The Tate Revenge, his third novel, is proof of his dedication to the craft.”
The Tate Revenge is a tale of international art smuggling, Southern racist groups and romance wrapped around the timely and relevant possibility of a dirty bomb being detonated on U.S. soil. Rawlings is committed to accuracy in his vivid descriptions of the various locales to which his characters travel as well as to the plausibility of his villains’ methods. Thus The Tate Revenge is a chilling reminder of the constant danger of terrorism and the vulnerability of our sea ports.
Rawlings said, “I am deeply honored that my work was chosen to receive this coveted award. The world of adult fiction is a crowded one. While there are many good writers out there, recognition is rare. I extend my sincere thanks to the Committee, and those many others who have supported my writing career.”
