I spoke with fellow author Jay Lemming on his blog. Jay is the author of the novel Billy Maddox Takes His Shot the first story in the upcoming Maddox Men Series, which recounts several generations of men from the Maddox family, dating back to the late 19th century.
Here’s an excerpt from the interview:
Money Matters is described as a literary thriller. What gives is literary merit? What makes it more than a simple genre-based thriller such as a John Grisham or David Balducci novel?
A number of things. Firstly it is a (late) coming-of-age novel, which suggests ways in which a life can change. Secondly it incorporates – or better – dramatizes social and political issues of our era. As the title indicates, it (especially Jenny) grapples with America’s money culture – to what extent can anyone resist it? Because it is dividing our country. And it confronts the divergent attitudes to immigration. A number of characters are immigrants, some undocumented.
Until next time,
Brian Finney — Writer