For everyone on Jehovahs-Witness.net:
Memorial is here, and it is the perfect time for me to make my big announcement. I want this community to be the first to know.
I have finished writing my novel! Angels and Women is the story of Judge Rutherford and the early history of the Watchtower. I have launched a website: michaelmussman.com, where you can download two chapters in PDF format. Please take a look and let me know what you think.
The title Angels and Women I borrowed from a very old book that was a favorite of Rutherford’s. Many of you will recognize the characters and events I portray, like Bonnie Boyd, William P. Heath, and the riot at Madison Square Garden. But this is a work of fiction, and you’ll see it is my own interpretation.
Please excuse the shameless self-promotion, but you can’t imagine how excited I feel about this big accomplishment. Writing an 86,000 word novel was an absolute labor of love. I couldn’t do this alone. I have to acknowledge two special people who helped. The first is Leonard Chretien, a fellow San Diegan who pointed me toward Beth Sarim and Beth Shan. And the second goes by Blondie – her in-depth research and detective work have exposed so much hidden history. Thank you both!
Whether you’re disfellowshipped, inactive, fading, or doubting, I want my work to move and inspire you in some small way.
ALso, now that the manuscript is finished, I’m seeking representation. If you are an agent or editor, or know someone who is, then I would love to talk to you. Write to me: michael dot vegas dot mussman at gmail – thank you!