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The Syntheme as poetic form involves presenting two poems side-by-side such that the interaction between the poems creates a conversation. These conversations are called “synthemes” drawing from Fichte’s triad of thesis, antithesis, synthesis.

The pure syntheme presents a new original poem by one author positioned opposite an existing poem or text to which it is formally and/or thematically connected. Each original poem presents imitation, argumentation, or evolution of/with/from the prior ...

 

From the heart of Texas, we invite you to step into the world of JK Franko, the mind behind the gripping Roy Cruise series that has now also  taken Spain by storm under the name of Talión.Fresh off his international success, Franko is back with a new, buzzworthy novel, ‘Killing Johnny Miracle,’ a thrillingly controversial tale that’s already sparking conversations about girl power and retribution.As we prepare for the book’s highly anticipated launch in Dallas next week, join us for an excl...

Hello all!

It’s been a while since I last checked in with you, but I’ve been busy working on a series of projects that I can finally share with you! I’m excited to announce that I will be releasing two brand-new books soon.

The first, KILLING JOHNNY MIRACLE, is a thrilling and suspenseful crime novel set in Texas with plenty of revenge and perfect crime elements. If you enjoyed the Eye for Eye Trilogy, then this book is a must-read. A little teaser from the inspiration image is included above!...

 

Hello stranger!

Well, it’s been a minute…

Thanks for all your messages. Please don’t worry.  All is well.

Those who follow me on Facebook will already have some idea that 2021/22 has involved a ton of activity. Including making up a lot of travelling time missed during the epidemic. You’ll have noticed some of the photos on social media as part of the Where in the World is JK Franko series of posts.

I also spent quite a bit of time in sunny Spain launching the Spanish edition of EYE for EYE (...

My publisher has chastised me for not giving Life for Life a proper introduction to the world.

To my mind, it’s just a bit early. That said…

The Third Child Syndrome

In part, Life for Life may be suffering from third child syndrome.

Eye for Eye—the firstborn of the Talion Series—launched in April of 2019 in Covent Garden in London with the showing of a play (which I expanded upon to create the prequel novella The Trial of Joe Harlan Junior), followed by a UK blog tour, a US blog tour, podcast a...

“Our doctor and our doctor friends all agree that the test for COVID-19, especially early on in the illness, is very likely to yield false negatives. So, although our daughter tested negative…”

First—it’s great to hear from so many of you via phone, email, and social media checking in on us and sending positive energy. Thanks so much again to all of you, and keep it coming!

An interim update on our COVID-19 situation…

Our oldest daughter’s test results from last Friday came back NEGATIVE. And...

“Have you planned what you will do if someone in your household develops COVID-19 symptoms? We hadn’t…”

Have you planned what you will do if someone in your household develops COVID-19 symptoms? We hadn’t…

We were extremely careful.

Let me begin by saying that I am a Virgo, a germaphobe, and an introvert. So, when this whole pandemic thing reared its head, adapting to the new normal came naturally. The joke around the house was that “dad is finally happy”—he doesn’t have to go anywhere or see...

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We all know that the right to legal counsel is a fundamental right under the U.S. Constitution.

I just finished writing Book III of the Talion Series: Life for Life. In it, there will be more about Susie and Roy. There will be more revenge and (tiny spoiler alert) a trial.

The legal aspects of writing Life for Life got me into doing some research on the right to legal counsel. In the course of doing so, I came across something that Harvard recently did that really pissed me off.

Ronald S....

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If you have dogs and children, then you know how much fun naming them (the dogs and the children) can be. I wanted

 

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Our little pug. Just adorable!

Not every blog post here at JKFranko.com is going to be about heavy stuff. After all, life is like a box of dominos. There is a lot I have to share with you.

For example, pets. We currently have five dogs and a cat.

This post is an intro to our pug.

Its the kids fault

Way back when we only had three dogs and a cat, I came home one day to a...

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This is harder for some than others. And apparently, it is very hard for celebrities.

Alright folks.

There is a right way and a wrong way to support one another during this crisis. And a huge part of getting it right requires us to put ourselves in other peoples shoes. This is harder for some than others. And apparently, it is very hard for celebrities.

I come at this with a bias. So, let me begin by saying that I am NOT a fan of celebrities making political statements. Dont get me wrong...