Story Behind The Book
Goldeneyes is the book of my heart, perhaps because it is set partially in Weedpatch, CA, where I was born and raised. I so wanted to write this story...but I hadn't much more than gotten started when I hit a MAJOR wall of writer's block. Looking back, I believe Weedpatch was so real to me that I was having a hard time fictionalizing it...or maybe God had other plans as far as timing. Either way, I laid it aside to enter the 2005 Nanowrimo event, and when I picked it back up, God gave me the go-ahead and the inspiration to finish the book. I like the finished product, and I think you will too! :)
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<p><font style="color:#000000;" size="4" face="arial"><font size="3">From the very first page, I was drawn into Jack Kelly’s story. Rich storytelling combined with believable and lovable characters only enhanced the already well-woven plot. <em>Goldeneyes </em>was filled with twists and turns and surprises I never saw coming. Add to this the faith and Christian values sprinkled throughout the pages and you get an amazing story of love, faith, and endurance of spirit that you won’t soon forget. Delia Latham’s <em>Goldeneyes</em> is a treasure of story sure to make an impact on anyone who picks it up.</font></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><strong>Reviewed by Cholla/Long and Short Reviews<br /></strong></font></p> <div> <div> <div class="fw-paragraph"> <div class="fw-text"> <p><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="verdana"><font size="2"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS';"><br />I need to return to school to update my vocabulary in order to do justice to this book! Never have I read anything quite like it! This is the most unbelievable story I have ever read. Maybe someone could envision this plot; however, there is no way anyone could possibly match Ms. Delia Latham’s expertise in her details. I could not stop reading; it was that mind-boggling. I could not wait to turn the page. This book is bound for greatness…it should be seen on all the top-seller lists.</span></span></span></span></span></font></font></span></p> <div> <p style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><font size="4"><font size="3"><font size="2"><strong>Reviewed by: Brenda Talley/The Romance Studio<br /><br /></strong><span style="font-size:12pt;"><font size="4"><font size="3">... a beautifully written story. Each character brings their own strong performance to the forefront with such a powerful force you can not help but entrance yourself in their world. Ms. Latham has written a story with such an amazing storyline, with so many twists and turns, that you are left wanting more. She takes having secrets to a whole new level. <em>Goldeneyes </em>is a story that booklovers should put at the top of their reading list.</font></font></span></font></font></font></p> <p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms';" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><font size="4"><font size="3"><font size="2"><strong><font style="font-size:13px;" size="3">Reviewed by </font>Matilda/Coffee Time Romance<br /><br /></strong><font size="4"><font size="3"><em>Goldeneyes</em> is a well-written, soul-stirring story about a terrible wrong that was done to one family and the repercussions that lasted for many years because of it. It’s also a story of the good that can come by putting your faith and trust in God. Finally, it’s a story of redemption, forgiveness and love.</font></font></font></font></font></span></p> <div style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><font size="4"></font> </div> <div style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><font size="4"><font size="3">... a wonderful inspirational read - not only that, it is also a tender romance. It’s nice to read sweet romances, and it’s also nice to have some spirituality woven into the storyline. <em>Goldeneyes</em> touched me and hopefully it will touch you, too.</font></font></div> <div style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><font size="4"></font> </div> <div style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><font size="4"><font size="2"><strong><em> </em>Reviewed by Julie Kornhausl/Romance Reader at Heart<br /><br /></strong></font></font> <p style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#000000;"><span><font size="2"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">... I give this book 5 Stars. One of the best writers of our time; Delia Latham has an intelligent way with words, it's as if each word in the story has its own color, and as you read it, a brilliant picture is being painted on a blank canvas, leaving a masterpiece in the mind long after you're finished. This is a must read, don’t miss out, this book has so much heart and soul it lives in itself. Wonderful read!</span><span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></span></font></span></p> <p></p> <p style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#000000;"><font size="2"><em><span style="font-size:11pt;"><strong>Tabitha/Ghostwriter LIterary Reviews<br /></strong></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><br /><br /></span></em></font></p> <p style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#000000;"><font size="3">GOLDENEYES, by Delia Latham is filled with brilliant and shocking surprises wonderfully placed throughout the story but appropriately left for the ending of most chapters. Miss Latham creates the characters in such a way that all of them no matter good or bad become likeable by the ending of the story. The best part of reading GOLDENEYES was just when you think the ending of the story is predictable, Miss Latham shocks you and tempts you to read further . This book is definitely a page turner and a very easy and compelling read.<br /><br /><strong>Maisha Walker/The Road to Romance</strong></font></p> <p style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#000000;"> </p></div> <div style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><font size="4"></font> </div> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms';" class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /><br /></p> <p style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /><br /><br /><br /></p></div></div></div></div></div>