Two years ago, when THE FAR EMPTY released, I took the day off work……and sat in front of my computer, waiting for…something…to happen. Of course, nothing did: no balloons, no carnivals, no fireworks. It was one of the most momentous days in my life, and when all was said and done, it felt very…average.
Today, as HIGH WHITE SUN hits shelves (hopefully your shelf, in your house), I’ll be at work. No holiday, no vacation. No balloons! I got up this morning and hit my daily word count for the book I’m working now, and plan on spending the rest of the day at my office — my day job — just like I did the day before, and will do again tomorrow. It’s not that I’m any less excited about this book’s release (I’m thrilled), but I learned with THE FAR EMPTY that there is no real winner’s trophy or medal, no finish line. At best, there’s just another race: another book. And truthfully, I don’t even see it that way anymore, either. It’s neither sprint nor marathon, it’s just my life now. It’s how I define and devote myself to what’s most important to me: writing a new story that’s fired my imagination enough to face those blanks pages again and again; yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
The story lights the way.
And I hope that story might just end up firing your imagination, bringing a little light to your life, too.
There are always too many to thank for this stuff (although I give it a whirl in the acknowledgements for HIGH WHITE SUN). I have a great editor, a great team at Putnam, wonderful agents, and a family who puts up with having to share me with all those characters in my head. You don’t deserve that misery, and I don’t deserve your patience and support!
And thanks to you, each and every reader who supported THE FAR EMPTY. I hope you like the new one just as much.
And if you do, let me know! Please leave some stars on Amazon or a short review on Goodreads. Or just tell a friend about it. That stuff matters, it really does. And speaking of that, two other great books are also releasing today: GODS OF HOWL MOUNTAIN by Taylor Brown, and THE FIGHTER, by Michael Farris Smith.
They’re both really, really, great authors.
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HIGH WHITE SUN, March 20, 2018
Congrats. I just ordered the book on my kindle and I’m eager to start it. Thanks for the fiction, love your stuff.
best,
Drew
Thanks!
What a fun book to read. I really enjoyed it. Your’re one heck of a good writer. Going to buy your next book soon. I’m not quite done with the Far empty. I guess I just don’t want it to end.its so good.
Congratulations on being a great writer.
Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying The Far Empty. Let me know your thoughts when you’re done, and what you think about High White Sun!
Just finished High White Sun – it was Great!!! I’m glad you kept the characters of Chris, Mel, and Are’ from The Far Empty. Now I will be anxious to find out what happens to Danny. Keep up the good work, we are proud of you. Uncle K is reading now that I gave up my copy.
I am well into The Far Empty and love it! It has all the elements I look for, a great mystery unfolding that makes it really hard to put down, characters caught up in this that are real, not perfect, that I relate to, and bad people that are subtly menacing and at times terrifying, and then of course the great setting of the Texas back country. I am reading a great book, and on a journey to a place I have never been at the same time. Your real life experiences as an agent on the border combined with natural writing ability–great combination and looking forward to your next one and all that follow.
Glad you’re enjoying it! Let me know your final thoughts once you wrap it up, and I hope you like High White Sun as well. Best, JTS
Just finished reading both books back to back. I really enjoyed both. Can’t wait for the next one
Thanks so much! Glad you liked them. The next one, This Side of Night, will be out this time next year!
Semper Fi,
Your stuff resonates because I know you’ve been there, and done that.
In The Far Empty, Ame’s last offer from Cherry, tied to the nickname given to her by Rodolpho literally gave me chills and caught me swallowing tears. And that’s coming from an emotionally seared veteran. Thank you, brother.
I have been searching for a new author. You is it!
I appreciate. Your comments mean a lot…
Mr. Scott,
I have a bone to pick with you. I feel like I lost a week of my life. Just finished your two books back to back and for a whole week, I could not put them down. I didn’t get any other things accomplished because I had to finish those darn books.
All joking aside, great stories. Very epic and I enjoyed every second of the story. Can’t wait for your next one.
Just discovered you this summer while recovering from a serious concussion and can’t watch idiot box or use the computer.
I’m catching up on my reading as it is only thing I can do that doesn’t hurt my head in 30 minutes
Was re-reading the Bosch books and needed a break into different territory and stumbled across your first int he library, cover image grabbed my attention.
Loved it and luckily library had just received High White Sun.
Whether you write more about these characters or try something new you have been added to my list of must reads going forward.
Thanks so much for reaching out, and good luck with that concussion! Let me know what you think about High White Sun went you finish it!
I am a Texan born & bred.I love the wide open spaces of Presidio and Brewster Counties.The perfect setting for both The Far Empty And High White Sun.I discovered your books after reading a good review in the Wall Street Journal.Great reads both books.Looking forward to your next
Been reading a lot of novels that take place in Texas/northern Mexico and stumbled upon The Far Empty. Devoured it under a day! About to start High White Sun. Good stuff, really enjoy your work. As a retired LEO nice to see someone who gets it and can put it into words and on paper.
Thanks so much! Glad you like what I’m doing! And it’s particularly gratifying when others who’ve carried a badge and gun appreciate these stories.
Hi
Loved The Far Empty – I bought High White Sun before finishing The Far Empty and I am half way through the
latter – I put five stars on my Kindle for The Far Empty
Thanks so much, and glad you’re loving the books!
Hiya
I have read all of Craig Thomas Longmire and enjoyed them
But your books are a totally different genre – much darker
& more in depth – looking forward to March and No 3
Best regards
Clive
Just finished High White Sun (still need to read The far empty) and man you can write! I was entrenched from the first page to the last. Great storyline, characters and writing, I loved every part of the book! I look forward to reading This Side of Night!
Left a 5-star rating on Goodreads.
Barry
Thanks for the stars! They truly do help!
Ever since I read the Far Empty I believed you are an amazing writer. When is your next book coming out sir?
The sequel to The Far Empty is already out. High White Sun is available everywhere! My latest book comes out in October, and it’s a stand-alone thriller called The Flock