New Trier Graduate Writes Novel
Pete David's first novel, "Mother Nature's Son," was inspired by his career working with natural resources.
Pete David, a '76 New Trier graduate and former Wilmette resident, became interested in writing during his freshman year English class, although he didn't even consider writing a novel until years later. "About four years ago, my wife and I were listening to a Carl Hiasson book on CD and I mentioned that I could write as well, if not better," he said. "She challenged me to write a book and that's when I started focusing on my writing." Mother Nature's Son — which follows a federal wildlife officer, Lee Reynolds, as he's recruited to work for an eco-terrrist group that performs a cyber-crime with the intent of redistributing the wealth to help the environment — was inspired by David's 25-year career in natural resources, working with state…
Christine Wolf
8:35 am on Friday, December 16, 2011
Q&A with author Bill Anthony (continued): Q: Any advice to aspiring writers? A: Write. Then keep writing. (This is the same advice that Sharon and Steve Fiffer give all of us. Interestingly, it's the same advice Steven King gives in his great book on writing—and Anne Lamotte in her book Bird by Bird on writing…) and the second piece of advice is not to listen to anyone else—or those little … more ›