Today we have author K. D. Richardson with us and he's talking about his latest release A UNION OF SOULS.
K.D. Richardson is a graduate of Miami University (Ohio). He has been a writer since 1996. Mr. Richardson has written five previous books including Reflections of Pearl Harbor, Journey Across Time, The Second Season, A Different Drummer, and Spirit of the Season. In addition, Richardson has written seven screenplays covering many genres. He is also a sports photographer and columnist for The Venice Cornerstone newspaper in his home state of Ohio.
What was the inspiration behind A Union of Souls?
I started A Union of Souls after hearing the song Chicken Fried by the Zac Brown Band. The song talks about a southern man who, "...likes his steak 'chicken fried,' a cold beer on a Friday night, a pair of jeans that fit just right..." You know, the good, relaxed life. I wondered how that man got to that position in life, so I back-tracked on his life, and as I began to write the screenplay/story, things took all sorts of crazy turns.
Tell us a little bit about A Union of Souls.
If anyone remembers the screenplay Heaven Can Wait starring Warren Beatty, you will be able to relate to A Union of Souls. In this story, two men are fatally injured at nearly the same time, but the New York bookworm, Louis Sherman survives in the body of a Georgia redneck named Travis Lane. Louis, now Travis, has to clean up the rowdy lifestyle set forth by his predecesson and try to win back the love of his soon-to-be-ex-wife.
Blurb
To wipe the slate clean; what would one give for that? One man gave his life for a second chance. Louis Sherman was a New York accountant who had led a very sheltered life. Now thirty years old, obese, and lacking any real social skills, he was determined to take one last shot at having a ‘real life.’
Blue-collar Travis Lane, on the other hand, grew up in a dysfunctional Georgia home and became a wife-abusing alcoholic. He had no future. Following an accident involving these two men, Travis wakes up in the hospital with very few memories. He does, however, believe that his name is actually Louis.
Blue-collar Travis Lane, on the other hand, grew up in a dysfunctional Georgia home and became a wife-abusing alcoholic. He had no future. Following an accident involving these two men, Travis wakes up in the hospital with very few memories. He does, however, believe that his name is actually Louis.
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I love books about second chances. Thanks, Nas!
ReplyDeleteHi Emily,
ReplyDeleteThis story had a unique twist to seocond chance and very good reading.
Thanks for your comment!
This book sounds intriguing. The author backstory for it did help.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nas and KD.
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Hello Donna,
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and your comment!
Hello Mr Richardson,
ReplyDeleteSecond chance stories are wonderful. People learn from their mistakes and straighten their ways.
A Union of Souls looks like it has a very unique twist to the story and sounds intriguing. It is going to my to be read list now.
Thanks Nas
Hi Laura,
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I really enjoy reading these type of stories.
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Hi Nas! Hi K.D. Was intriguing to read about a book by a guy. I loved the way the story came about. D.
ReplyDeleteHi Gina
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Hello Denise
ReplyDeleteIt is an interesting concept and story. I hope you'll check it out!
A differnt book than I usually see here. But very interesting! Ideas can come from the most random places. But a wonderful premise.
ReplyDeleteI like to explore new ideas and push the envelope a bit. I'll have to get a copy of this book. It sounds great.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming along to check this post out! I do hope you like the book when you check it on Amazon.
Hello Maria
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Great interview. Second chance books are sooo uplifting. They give hope the impossible can be accomplished.
ReplyDeleteEww, second chance books are wonderful, Nas! Everyone needs a second chance in their lives and so reading books like these gives us all hope. Beautiful! Cannot wait to read it! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Kittie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by. I agree second chances are good to read because we all make mistakes and look toward getting a second chance in life!
Hello Robyn,
ReplyDeleteI do hope you get to check out A Union of Souls and read this second chance book!
Sounds like a great book.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol!
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet K.D. Second chances is a favorite plot of mine, too.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your book!
ReplyDeleteLoved Heaven Can Wait - I am so looking forward to reading A Union of Souls. Thanks for the great interview and review! I just finished another great book entitled, "Jan's Excellent Romance: Applesauce and Andy" by Lindsay Hall. This a humorous fiction romance novel, which takes place in a café in Long Island, NY. http://www.lindsayhallromance.com/
ReplyDeleteVery interesting premise. Sounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
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Hello Cherie,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
Hi Lauren,
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing is to yet another book. Will check it out.
Hi JL,
ReplyDeleteIt is a great read! Thank you for coming by!
Sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the introduction to A Union of Souls, sounds interesting!
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I remember the movie Heaven Can Wait. A Union of Souls sounds like a wonderful read! Congrats to K.D. Richardson.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this great review, Nas!
Hi Talli!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the release of your CONSTRUCT A COUPLE and thanks for coming by!
Riya :)
ReplyDeleteHello Lyn!
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Wow, that's an awesome inspiration for a story. That song is such a reflection of the good simple things in life :-)
ReplyDeleteA unique premise! Very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alexia and Denise for visiting and commenting!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting premise! I bet this is a great story.
ReplyDeleteI'm already rooting for these characters!
ReplyDeleteHello Cynthia and Theresa!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for dropping by! I hope you like this story when you check it out!
What a great premise. There are people who desire clean slates. It's interesting to read about it happening.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book. I like second chances!
ReplyDeleteHi Medeia and Sherry!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by and reading about A UNION OF SOULS!