About Ward: Why I Wrote DEEP FAKE

I feel blessed to have a publisher that allows me to occasionally go off-script to write a stand-alone thriller. I remain committed to my David Slaton series, but very much enjoyed writing Deep Fake.

Deep Fake is a political thriller, and poses what I think is a vital question in the information age: How well do we really know the men and women who become our leaders?

In Deep Fake, a young congressman named Bryce Ridgeway is suddenly thrust into the spotlight, and within weeks has been recruited to make a run for the presidency. Yet his wife senses something wrong, and commits to finding out what it is. The answer she uncovers is stunning.

This story has nothing to do with our fractious politics of the day, but rather explores the superficial nature of internet fame, and how human decision-making is increasingly affected by technology.

I hope you have as much fun reading as I had creating it! 

Ward’s Top-5: Holiday Memories

Each month I will post Top-5 Lists covering a variety of topics: books, movies, foods, etc. If you have a topic you want me to provide a list for, contact me.

Growing up in Florida, I had a different perspective on the holiday season. I can remember from my childhood:

1. Going to the beach most days on Christmas break.

2. Going fishing on New Year’s Eve.

3. Actually wearing a jacket for the first time in ten months.

4. Water skiing when others were snow skiing.

5. I recall during one cold snap seeing an unusual sight in a cemetery. The sprinklers had gone off overnight, leaving frozen arcs of water all across the graveyard.