Deborah J. Ledford: Havoc

Deborah J. Ledford discusses Havoc, the second novel in her Eva “Lightning Dance” Duran series, offering readers a deeper look into the inspirations behind the story. She talks about her decision to incorporate emerging 3-D technology into the central case and how it collides with the traditions and values of the Taos Pueblo tribe woven throughout the novel. Ledford also shares personal insight into her heritage as a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and explains how her background as an award-winning screenwriter shapes her approach to storytelling, pacing, and character in her fiction.