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Will Freshwater

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Will Freshwater was born and raised in a small steel town outside Pittsburgh. He graduated, cum laude, from Boston College and was awarded a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Will has lived and worked in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Tampa. Although he enjoyed a successful career as a corporate attorney, Will can happily confirm that his true vocation is writing. He currently resides in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with his husband, Stephen, and Daisy, their golden retriever.

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Hi Will! Got your book today and from the first few pages, I can tell it's very well written and one I can enjoy. How long did it take you to write this book and how did you come up with the story? I'm looking forward to reading about P-town..a place I've only been to twice, but love it. Good luck with everything. It's admirable that you've been able to follow your dreams.

Will Freshwater Hello Don! I actually wrote the first chapter as a short story in 2001, after an unexpected meeting with a handsome stranger on the subway. I knew I l…moreHello Don! I actually wrote the first chapter as a short story in 2001, after an unexpected meeting with a handsome stranger on the subway. I knew I loved to write, but I was way too caught up in my legal career to pursue it seriously (sounds like John Wells, no?). Moving from DC to Tampa in 2008 was the kick in the butt I needed to write the novel. It took about a year to get the story on paper and another three years to edit, edit, edit, It's a work of fiction, but most of the characters and events were drawn from my real life. I always warn my friends -- don't be too interesting or you'll end up in one of my books! Thanks for the question and for the support!! I appreciate it very much!(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Will Freshwater Have you ever tried to dance without music? It just doesn't work. For me, writer's block is a signal that I need to go out and do something in the rea…moreHave you ever tried to dance without music? It just doesn't work. For me, writer's block is a signal that I need to go out and do something in the real world -- explore the city, meet new people, watch a great movie -- anything that turns up the volume on life so I can find my rhythm and pick up the beat. I also find inspiration reading other great writing. Soaking up words, characters, and stories always gets my creative juices going again.(less)

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Average rating: 4.02 · 666 ratings · 260 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Favorite Son (Provincetown #1) 3.98 avg rating — 400 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Light Reflected (Provincetown #2) 3.97 avg rating — 127 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dark Horse (Provincetown #3) 4.53 avg rating — 72 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rest Ashored (Rehomo Beach #1) by B.J. Irons (Goodreads Author), Will Freshwater (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Will Freshwater liked Harrison Williams's review of Favorite Son (Provincetown #1): "This novel is a delight from cover to cover. The author lures you into the world he creates with descriptive narrative and characters that grab your attention. Enjoy every minute!"
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Will Freshwater made a comment on B. Valdez’s review of The Light Reflected (The Provincetown Series) " Thank you for such a thoughtful review. I'd love to connect. My email is willfreshwater@yahoo.com. Cheers! ...more "
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message 1: by Will (last edited Sep 05, 2022 08:08AM)

Sep 05, 2022 08:07AM

The Light ReflectedI am thrilled to announce publication of my new novel, The Light Reflected, a prequel to Favorite Son. Amazon Kindle and paperback copies are available now! Get your copy!

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