Spring Break
ECU grad writes locally-inspired novel
Elise Phillips, Assistant Pulse Editor
Issue date: 12/4/08 Section: News
Although 95 percent of the facts are historically accurate, Folsom says that he "massaged" about five percent so they would fit the story line.
Because of its local setting and history, Folsom believes that his novel is one that ECU students will enjoy.
"Students often don't have a lot of extra time to read, but when on break from school, I believe they would enjoy a good murder mystery, especially if it involves an ECU professor," he said. "And for anyone who enjoys good historical fiction, involving the Lost Colony, I feel it would be an enjoyable and informative read."
Indian Wood is Folsom's second novel, along with other project ideas, but besides writing, he and his wife Jan own a restaurant in Greenville, Harvey's. Folsom admits that Jan now does most of the work at Harvey's while he spends most of his time researching and writing.
"And there is little money in it, at least not in the short-term, so you had better have someone who loves you and is willing to support you," he says.
"Writing is a long, unrequited love affair. If you are not committed to the process, day after day of writing the equivalent of short term papers, then you had better look for something else to do. There is no one to motivate you, but yourself," Folsom explained.
Folsom grew up in Fayetteville, N.C. and has two children: Brett and Noah. His hobbies (besides writing) are fishing and traveling.
To learn more about the author, or about his books, visit richardfolsom.com.
This writer can be contacted at editor@theeastcarolinian.com.
Because of its local setting and history, Folsom believes that his novel is one that ECU students will enjoy.
"Students often don't have a lot of extra time to read, but when on break from school, I believe they would enjoy a good murder mystery, especially if it involves an ECU professor," he said. "And for anyone who enjoys good historical fiction, involving the Lost Colony, I feel it would be an enjoyable and informative read."
Indian Wood is Folsom's second novel, along with other project ideas, but besides writing, he and his wife Jan own a restaurant in Greenville, Harvey's. Folsom admits that Jan now does most of the work at Harvey's while he spends most of his time researching and writing.
"And there is little money in it, at least not in the short-term, so you had better have someone who loves you and is willing to support you," he says.
"Writing is a long, unrequited love affair. If you are not committed to the process, day after day of writing the equivalent of short term papers, then you had better look for something else to do. There is no one to motivate you, but yourself," Folsom explained.
Folsom grew up in Fayetteville, N.C. and has two children: Brett and Noah. His hobbies (besides writing) are fishing and traveling.
To learn more about the author, or about his books, visit richardfolsom.com.
This writer can be contacted at editor@theeastcarolinian.com.
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Ashley
posted 12/11/08 @ 10:26 PM EST
"After Richard's Folsom's..." Come on Ms. "Assistant Pulse Editor". Can't you afford this story a proofread?
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