One of my friends posted a review of my latest book Retribution on Amazon. As I read through this review, my eyes caught the many wonderful comments he had made about the plot and characters. He also mentioned the relationship between Joan Harrington (one of the main characters) and her late father to be one of the highlights in the story that he automatically connected with. When asked why, he told me that this father-daughter relationship is one of significance because it reminds him of his relationship with his teenage daughter.
Who is a father? Well, the word father encapsulates many things. The first word that comes to my mind upon hearing the word is strength. A father plays many roles in the life of a child some of which are- provider, protector, role model, guide, and stronghold. Joan’s father was all of that and much more to her until his untimely death. Even from beyond the grave, he seems to be protecting his daughter by endeavoring to warn her of danger. According to the story, this comes from the very close and loving relationship that Joan cherished with her dad. He was an honorable man who was committed to his family. A father-daughter relationship is quite special- more so if you are an only child. A loving father is always there through words and deeds from beginning to end.
As I was writing this story I was constantly prompted to weave the father figure into its fabric because I believed that Joan needed the protection of her dad even from beyond the grave-considering the situation that she was in. If you happen to read the story, you will find out the specifics. I certainly believe that if Joan’s father were alive things would’ve been different for her… but who knows? Joan was so much in love with a man who her father didn’t approve of while he was living. Maybe Mr. Harrington sensed this and tried to protect his daughter from imminent danger. This comes from love, which is the most powerful force in the universe.
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