There is a really cool blog called The Pg. 69 Test. Recently I ran Obedience through the test, and you can see the results here. 

I woke up a few days ago to find that Obedience was a New York Times bestseller. This accomplishment is not my own. Thank you to everyone who helped with the book, gave advice, bought the book, e-mailed me about the book — thank you so much. This would never have happened if not for you. Cheers. 

As you may or may not know, I love Billy Bob Thornton. My favorite actor in Hollywood, bar none. One of my favorite Thornton films is a hidden gem–in fact it’s so hidden that I may be the only person in the world who’s seen it. The movie is called Chrystal, and it stars Thornton as a man who has recently been released from prison. He returns home to his wife (beautifully played by Lisa Blount), and all kinds of secrets begin to be revealed–notably the fact that Joe and Chrystal lost a child in a car accident years before. And when I say “lost,” I mean that the child literally disappeared in the forest after the accident. The movie has a great soundtrack, and the ending is about as pitch perfect as you can get. A moody, atmospheric, haunting film that’s true to its Southern influences, this one is not to be missed.

My first blog post in awhile, as I’ve been extremely busy.  I just want to say that I really appreciate the folks at Carmichael’s in Louisville and at Joseph-Beth in Lexington. The two book signings could not have gone any smoother. I also want to give a quick shout-out to Cheryl Truman of the Lexington Herald-Leader for moderating the discussion Thursday night. She did a wonderful job, and I will never be able to repay her for the things she has done for this book.  After these two signings I have a new appreciation for what people like Nora Roberts and Stephen King can do. Holy cow my wrist hurts after about ten books. These folks sign hundreds and seem to be virtually unfazed. It’s simply amazing.   More soon. I’m DESPERATELY trying to finish my second novel. Very close now. Very close…