Other than
The Da Vinci Code, I found some other influences on how I wrote
The Gemini Bond. Although I'm not a big follower, the TV series called
The Medium, I think, shows its sway in how I portrayed Rissa and her psychic abilities. I wish I could like
The Medium more, but every time I watch it, my mind shrieks, "THAT'S NOT HOW PHOENIX LOOKS!" Lush lawns, bright green deciduous trees . . . ? Nope, nope, nope.
I also like the writings of J. A. Jance, especially her novels set in the southwest. Her fast pacing and quick plot turns make her stories a joy to read. I tried to incorporate those qualities in my writing as well.
Finally, I like the spiritual novels of Dan Millman and Paulo Coelho. They both led the way in how to explore spirituality within a novel format. I personally like their first books the best (Millman's
Way of the Peaceful Warrior![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uaNZHSmJuClaHIvciWBV1THDhXAkdGLvn2CYKr1p_HNFPAxsxsvu3KblvAaGdgFbUGiuURpLnXDxwEmzUX7k1mlWSEgcAmkgd2ch0qdJ2PPbO598ntKe5IkT5uAV8DRHjyy6MmrwoloA-rrLqfXgMn=s0-d)
and Coelho's
The Alchemist![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tHkcVvZ84sn54_kttWhXXgqCuW_vwUKU3wFIjY4Qd8oT5eU_aIZM1ap1mgAl73P_W6u4N1DHHno_lX1jjYc4-ElhHcgJd8eEm1opiFnZggf1lnAuCkjbRt8qV6WJ2zd2jrmY_6LtAVYw_xZB3ARUfs=s0-d)
), and am grateful for their courage to put their spiritual quest out there for all to see. They charted the way, and continue to do so. I am honored to follow in their path.
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