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Eric Lodin

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I was born in the Midwest and grew up in the South. I've lived abroad and now reside in North Carolina in striking distance of mountains and beach. Nature is important to me. Continually in search of a moral universe, I think mainly about philosophy, ethics, and religion. Writing is how I coalesce my thinking and cope with uncertainty. It’s also fun. Long walks and jogs while listening to poetry, music, and podcasts help keep me sane. A former journalist, I get energy from talking to people in a room (one reason the pandemic was difficult for me). I write in the mornings for no more than two hours. The year I took off to write full time was a disaster; I got pretty good at horseshoes and feeling depressed. Writing is an important part of my ...more

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Will be there a Rett Swinson third book?

Eric Lodin Very good question! I have burned the past year outlining a new trilogy of books unrelated to Rett. I need to put that to the side, though, because it…moreVery good question! I have burned the past year outlining a new trilogy of books unrelated to Rett. I need to put that to the side, though, because it's proving to be a frustrating process I'm no longer enjoying.

So...I hope to get started in Rett #3 in the new year. We've had a death in the family recently, so it might be some time before I can really get rolling. Look for Book Three in time for Summer 2025.

Crossing fingers!(less)

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

Eric Lodin I think each of us wonders "Whatever happened to _________?"
That best friend we had in grade school who moved away.
That colleague who lost their job…moreI think each of us wonders "Whatever happened to _________?"
That best friend we had in grade school who moved away.
That colleague who lost their job when we were on vacation and we never saw again.
That teacher who stood up for us against the bullies.
The search for someone lost is always a great plot for a mystery. The plot thickens when that someone disappeared under shady circumstances, when it turns out they don't want to be found, or when the trail to find them becomes dangerous.
Even in the age of social media, it can be difficult to locate someone who "vanished" — especially if they have a name that is common.
Now I'm tempted to start looking for Jim N., my best friend in the sixth grade.
And if I can't find him, to imagine a story...(less)

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Average rating: 4.01 · 122 ratings · 36 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

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SLUMBERING BEASTS: A SEQUEL AWAKES!

If you were hoping for a second book in the Rett Swinson Mystery Series, wait no more!

Slumbering Beasts: A Rett Swinson Mystery, is live!

I'm very proud of this follow-up to Soft Hearts.

Tell me what you think!

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Published on June 12, 2022 16:12

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