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Is Redemption part of a series? On goodreads it doesn't look connected to anything, but amazon had a "more in this series" link that lead me to other books by you with (twisty crime thrillers) after the name. Though from the synopsis they don't seem to feature the same characters. Are they related?
Phil M. Williams Hi Chelsea,
Thank you for your question! And thank you for reading. Redemption is a standalone crime thriller. The other books are connected by genre only.
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Oh my! I am so sorry!! I will check, sorry to bother you!! Thanks? Sam
Phil M. Williams You're certainly no bother! Good luck, Sam.
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Hi Phil I hope you are good! I wanted to review kept in cages but can't find it? Please can you let me know when it is so I can? Thanks! Sam
Phil M. Williams Hey Sam,

Thank you for your question. I didn't write Kept in Cages, but it sounds like a great book.

Thanks,
Phil
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Hi Phil. Why can't I buy your ebooks directly from you?
Phil M. Williams Brandon,
Thank you for your question. I'm not set up as a retailer, and even if I was, I can't sell my E-books directly because it violates my agreement with Amazon.

Thanks,
Phil
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No Conscience really got me thinking. I lived with someone like Mary. Unfortunately it took years before I actually realized what was going on. I blamed myself for not seeing this behavior sooner. Your novel had me thinking that it is not easy to see through the manipulations of a sociopath. I was just wondering if you had a personal experience that made you choose this topic?
Phil M. Williams Audrey,

Many people never identify the sociopaths in their lives. And for good reason. Like you said, they are difficult to spot. Sociopaths are very different from each other. The tie that binds is the lack of a conscience. It is not easy to see through the manipulations of most sociopaths. These people spend their entire lives honing their craft. They are very good at blending in and charming, using flattery to win favor. Low level sociopaths that aren't as bright are a little easier to spot, but even those have learned to blend in as best they can. One of the most common tactics they use is to play the victim.

Martha Stoudt estimates about 4% of the population to be sociopathic. If that's true, chances are we've all known quite a few. I'm no different than most. I've known my share of sociopaths.

I chose this topic because I think sociopaths do untold damage to people and most people have no idea how prevalent they are. Most people think of the sociopath that's a serial murderer, but that's very rare. The manipulative liars that will destroy you for fun--these people are ubiquitous. I wanted to create awareness because one sociopath can make a good person's life a living hell.

Thank you for your questions, and thanks for reading!
Phil
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I just finished What Happened at the Lake. It was amazing. What prompted you to write a novel with this storyline? I am always fascinated when authors are able to write a novel that is uncomfortably shocking, but also shows that uncomfortable topic in a REAL light.
Phil M. Williams Thank you so much for reading! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the story. I actually went on a family vacation to Norris Lake, Tennessee. I had a great time with family, but I had some time to think while I was there. I talked to my brother about a book idea, a murder mystery about a family on vacation.
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Your website can't receive my massage, asking for the free copy of against the grain. They can't read my email address. I could contact you on facebook where I am Laura Radiconcini. .Can you tell me what to do?
Phil M. Williams Laura,
I'm sorry you're having trouble. Please send me your email over Facebook and I'll send you the link for Against the Grain.

Phil
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Stone Lake --Was it a personal journey ? Seemed VERY heartfelt.Tugged at my heart & cried often. Thank You
Phil M. Williams Mari-ann,

Thank you for reading Stone Lake. And thank you for your question. I'm happy that you had an emotional connection to the novel.

I try not to hold anything back when I write, and I often mine personal feelings and experiences as inspiration. I think if I personally feel for the characters, then readers will be more likely to feel for them as well. However, if I'm writing detached, with no connection and no emotion, how can I possibly expect readers to care.

So, yes, I've dealt with some of the issues in Stone Lake. And, yes, it was a personal journey. They all are.

Thank you again,
Phil
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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?
Phil M. Williams That's a great question. I don't read very much romance, but I do enjoy tragic couples. I enjoy the thin line between love and hate, happiness and tragedy. From the classics, Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan from the Great Gatsby. More recently, Nick and Amy from Gone Girl.
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another book after stone lake, in series is planned? awesome read!
Phil M. Williams Hey Julie,
Thank you for reading! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed Stone Lake. It is a stand alone novel, so sorry, no sequel. I am working on a series now, and I have a new novel due out in March.
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