This is not the book I wanted to write." Author and attorney Jonathan Miller spoke those words into a large tape recorder as he headed toward a job at the D.A's office in Roswell, New Mexico. He vowed to get a book out of his experiences. Ten long years later, "Rattlesnake Lawyer" was published and Miller was writing in Hollywood. Life was great!

Unfortunately, within months he was an unemployed writer––and an unemployed lawyer––back in New Mexico with boxes of unsold books lying in a storage closet. He felt as if his "writer's license" had been revoked. But then the fun began.

As his only option between eating and starving, Miller arranged his own book tour and made his "Rattlesnake Lawyer" novel into a regional cult classic. On his tour––which ran from Houston to Hiroshima––Miller encountered such luminaries as "Mr. Spock," "Harry Potter," and a mysterious woman known only as the Mexican Geisha. Through faith and fortitude, Miller learned the value of writing, and why all true authors must go to Amarillo in August. Miller quickly sold all the boxes of books and his publisher has reprinted thousands more.

Perhaps Amarillo in August––a fun, wacky book of his experiences on that fated book tour––was the book Miller wanted to write after all. If you are just beginning to write (or sell) that great novel––especially if you are giving up a career to do so––Amarillo in August is an absolute must read.

About the Author

Jonathan Miller has practiced law all over New Mexico, primarily representing juveniles accused of crimes.  Several of his clients could be considered high profile.  He currently is in private practice in Albuquerque, where he writes and stays active working for legal services providers helping out the poor.

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