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What made you decide to write your first novel?

I am sure many people have asked you "why did you decide to write your book?"I have been asked that very question and I surmise you have been asked that as well. Did you read something and say to yourself - I can write a better story than that - or…

March 22

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First Page Hook

I read a very interesting e-mail a while back. This literary agency held a contest. You submitted just the first page of your book, without your name, and they judged it on just one premise, hooked or not hooked. They explained that a publisher look…

March 13

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Calling all authors

You have just been asked that most frequently asked question-"what's it about". You have about six seconds to answer. Give us your best retort or reply.

February 15

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Books you would like someone else to write !

How about-" Fun with Harry and Nancy" A lighthearted look at trillion dollar borrowing. Or maby -"I love to polka " Bill Clintons' unoffical memoirs. Of course we all eagerly await GWs' rewrite of "The Texas Chainsaw massacre" and who would not enjo…

February 14

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Worst book to movies

For those of you who considered the best movies you have seen, made from a good book, how about those not so good movies we all suffered through that enjoyed little praise or success. One of my worst would be Starship Troopers.

February 12

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My first novel Love,Power and I.C.E.

The story is set in the distant future where some planets collaborate to achieve universal peace while others are conspiring to obtain universal control. Entwined within the intrigue of interstellar commerce is the hope of two beings, from different worlds, searching for love within our ever evolving galaxy.( BACK BOOK COVER)

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At 3:47pm on April 1, 2009, Jill said…: I enjoyed being a part of your forum, please keep me updated on the launch of your site, I would love to take a look.

At 10:56pm on March 30, 2009, Mark said…: Thank you John for your warm and wonderful words. They are much appreciated.

At 12:20am on March 28, 2009, William Elliott Hazelgrove said…: Miine too...it is strange to be writing in his attic when I really first learned about writing fiction from stories like Up In Michigan or Big Two Hearted River.

At 8:16pm on March 22, 2009, alzheimersideas said…: What a coincidence.That is a picture oooof the cover if the book I wrote, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals. Check out my blog http://dementia.today.com

At 12:35am on March 18, 2009, Kathi Harris said…: J
Thanks for your sympathy about my sister. Thanks also, for the kudos about my website. When you get yours up & running , let me know so I can check it out.

At 4:31pm on March 15, 2009, Mark said…: Thank you John for stopping by and for your kind words.

Littluns is a book, that's like a movie, that's really a book for readers to discover and experience beyond their wildest imagination. "Littluns" is family friendly; fantasy in animation that's best for adult reading.

At 6:16pm on March 14, 2009, Dave Rosenthal said…: John, is that the movie where someone invents a substance that is repelled by wood? A great movie. Haven't seen it in a long time, but I can still picture the catcher trying to pick up the ball with his splinted hand. Thanks for the reminder.

At 7:56am on March 7, 2009, Dave Rosenthal said…: Good point. I would guess that he gets slammed by "literary" reviewers and accused of being too sappy and romantic. But that's what most folks enjoy about his books.

At 1:24pm on March 6, 2009, Mary T. Merrill said…: John, read Love, Power, and I.C.E. and found I couldn't put it down. It's a really good read. I hope you plan on another book. Maybe a sequel to this one.