{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/dd9bf09f-c85c-5b84-8fc6-ac7c8574cacc/6a9719143e79af5f48805665?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Eriq La Salle on the Journey of a Character’s Soul","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b786f01695623d36e9514d/1788356467895-0252c601-9ba7-4d60-a01a-36374707d540.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Eriq La Salle joins Zibby Owens to discuss his new thriller <em>Laws of Solomon</em>, the fourth book in his <em>Martyr Maker </em>series, which takes a previous side character who was inspired by <em>The Godfather’s </em>Luca Brasi and lifts him up to the lead.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Eriq discusses the ever-present question of ‘can our most villainous, vile characters find redemption?’, the journey of a character’s soul, how his favorite films have inspired his work, and the coming of age story of a man.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>He also touches on his transition from actor to author, the duality of his thrillers, and the blessings that come from failure.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Eriq here <a href=\"https://www.iameriqlasalle.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.iameriqlasalle.com</a> and follow him on Instagram @eriqlasalle&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Zibby Owens"}