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1 Day, 2 Reviews!
I think this is a first for me two reviews on the same day!
Jim Cherry Takes Us On A Trip Through Time!
By Nanci Arvicu
When I first started reading The Last Stage, I thought that this was Jims life! It's written with such great detail of events I believed it to be the story of Jims life, that he was the lead character, he was the one on stage, that he was Morrison. Crazy stuff! I was almost dissappointed to find that this was a work of fiction - but then to discover that Jim Cherry created this all in his own mind, fantastic!
I had the opportunity to talk with Jim about The Last Stage on Page Readers. Talk about an interesting person! Jim talked about how he took "everyones" fantasy - who doesn't ever dream of being the person on stage with fans screaming your name - and turned it into this wild ride into the past.
After reading the book and talking with Jim, I have to say to the main stream publishers who passed on this book - you missed out! Thank you Jim, for following your heart and making this book a reality. This is one any Doors or Jim Morrison fan - or anyone who has ever dreamed of being up on that stage - must read!
Nanci interviewed me on her Page Readers Radio Talk Show on 3/15/10
A Review of The Last Stage
by Patrick Monaghan
I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I found it hard to put down and when I did I couldn’t wait to get back to it. I was initially drawn to this book because I am a huge fan of The Doors. Although it is not a book about The Doors themselves it is inspired by them and the author includes so many great references and Doors related content that even a casual fan of the band will take an immediate interest in this material. This book drew me in from the first paragraph and although I liked the ending I found myself wanting more upon finishing the book. I just enjoyed reading it so much I didn’t want it to end. One of the things I can single out about this material that makes it so enjoyable is the character development. Author Jim Cherry carefully crafted each character so well I felt like they were real people. People I might encounter in everyday life. People that are very easy to identify with on an emotional level. This made it easy to invest in the characters and truly care about what has happened to them and what is going to happen to them. No character in the book is a better demonstration of this than the main character/narrator Michael Gray. Initially it was easy to identify with him to the point that I felt like I actually knew him or someone just like him. I almost felt like portions of his character were based on myself. Which obviously isn’t the case but it made him a more accessible. I found Michael to be a regular everyday guy in the beginning of the book and he was very likable. Which is interesting, because as I plunged deeper into the story I hated him at times. Michael’s character is certainly hard to nail down. You think you know what he wants until you realize that he doesn’t even know what he wants for a significant portion of the story. Michael Gray is the ultimate Doors fan. He even bears an uncanny resemblance to Jim Morrison. He has a chance meeting with Ray Manzarek and eventually concocts a tribute to his hero. His idea is to form a Doors cover band with him filling Jim’s leather pants, which he successfully pulls off when he convinces a young but talented band to back him up. This band puts their original material/career on the backburner as Michael and his vision takes precedence. Resentment and animosity builds the more Michael’s vision of the band gets distorted from a tribute to The Doors to more of a launch pad to turn him into a star. The cover band calls themselves the Unknown Soldiers and it isn’t long before they are on their way to becoming less unknown. They begin to tour and it is very enjoyable reading their tour chronicle. Everything from the 2nd hand van they travel in to the performances and venues themselves will peak your interest. Michael’s fantasy of becoming a rock star like Jim Morrison becomes more and more a reality on and off the stage. Michael seems to lose himself in his vision of what Morrison was really like as he tries to essentially become the reincarnation of him. Unfortunately for the band and most people Michael encounters it’s the negative things about Jim’s personality that rise to the surface. From what I gathered Michael was a tormented soul and he was afraid to let anyone know the real Michael so it was easier to attempt to be someone else. Being a jerk is a sure fire way of making sure no one could get close enough to get to know what you are really like. This however doesn’t completely turn you off to Michael’s character. He never loses 100% of his likeability. He is interesting through out whether you identify emotionally with him in his torment or you are excited to see what crazy stunt he will pull next. Michael takes his fantasy of becoming Jim Morrison to the next level when sets his sights on landing the role of Jim in a major motion picture. Eventually the band’s tour winds down and they have one final show at the Whiskey A Go-Go. This is a dream come true for any band on the rise but especially a Doors Tribute band given the Doors well documented history in the club. The big shots in charge of the movie were to be in attendance and this performance will serve as Michael’s audition for the role of Jim Morrison. This is a huge opportunity for Michael and without giving too much away it is a very climactic moment in the book. Several times while reading this amazing book I thought I had it all figured out only to find out I was completely wrong. This is a testament to the talent and skill of its author. Jim Cherry kept me guessing and taught me that one can not always trust his own premonitions. The ending of the book is great, it brings Michael’s character and the whole story full circle. This is a very satisfying read that I recommend to anyone and everyone. Get this book and by the time you are done with it, I am convinced that you will feel the same.
Thank you Patrick & Nanci!
The Last Stage is available at Jymsbooks
Jim Cherry Takes Us On A Trip Through Time!
By Nanci Arvicu
When I first started reading The Last Stage, I thought that this was Jims life! It's written with such great detail of events I believed it to be the story of Jims life, that he was the lead character, he was the one on stage, that he was Morrison. Crazy stuff! I was almost dissappointed to find that this was a work of fiction - but then to discover that Jim Cherry created this all in his own mind, fantastic!
I had the opportunity to talk with Jim about The Last Stage on Page Readers. Talk about an interesting person! Jim talked about how he took "everyones" fantasy - who doesn't ever dream of being the person on stage with fans screaming your name - and turned it into this wild ride into the past.
After reading the book and talking with Jim, I have to say to the main stream publishers who passed on this book - you missed out! Thank you Jim, for following your heart and making this book a reality. This is one any Doors or Jim Morrison fan - or anyone who has ever dreamed of being up on that stage - must read!
Nanci interviewed me on her Page Readers Radio Talk Show on 3/15/10
A Review of The Last Stage
by Patrick Monaghan
I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I found it hard to put down and when I did I couldn’t wait to get back to it. I was initially drawn to this book because I am a huge fan of The Doors. Although it is not a book about The Doors themselves it is inspired by them and the author includes so many great references and Doors related content that even a casual fan of the band will take an immediate interest in this material. This book drew me in from the first paragraph and although I liked the ending I found myself wanting more upon finishing the book. I just enjoyed reading it so much I didn’t want it to end. One of the things I can single out about this material that makes it so enjoyable is the character development. Author Jim Cherry carefully crafted each character so well I felt like they were real people. People I might encounter in everyday life. People that are very easy to identify with on an emotional level. This made it easy to invest in the characters and truly care about what has happened to them and what is going to happen to them. No character in the book is a better demonstration of this than the main character/narrator Michael Gray. Initially it was easy to identify with him to the point that I felt like I actually knew him or someone just like him. I almost felt like portions of his character were based on myself. Which obviously isn’t the case but it made him a more accessible. I found Michael to be a regular everyday guy in the beginning of the book and he was very likable. Which is interesting, because as I plunged deeper into the story I hated him at times. Michael’s character is certainly hard to nail down. You think you know what he wants until you realize that he doesn’t even know what he wants for a significant portion of the story. Michael Gray is the ultimate Doors fan. He even bears an uncanny resemblance to Jim Morrison. He has a chance meeting with Ray Manzarek and eventually concocts a tribute to his hero. His idea is to form a Doors cover band with him filling Jim’s leather pants, which he successfully pulls off when he convinces a young but talented band to back him up. This band puts their original material/career on the backburner as Michael and his vision takes precedence. Resentment and animosity builds the more Michael’s vision of the band gets distorted from a tribute to The Doors to more of a launch pad to turn him into a star. The cover band calls themselves the Unknown Soldiers and it isn’t long before they are on their way to becoming less unknown. They begin to tour and it is very enjoyable reading their tour chronicle. Everything from the 2nd hand van they travel in to the performances and venues themselves will peak your interest. Michael’s fantasy of becoming a rock star like Jim Morrison becomes more and more a reality on and off the stage. Michael seems to lose himself in his vision of what Morrison was really like as he tries to essentially become the reincarnation of him. Unfortunately for the band and most people Michael encounters it’s the negative things about Jim’s personality that rise to the surface. From what I gathered Michael was a tormented soul and he was afraid to let anyone know the real Michael so it was easier to attempt to be someone else. Being a jerk is a sure fire way of making sure no one could get close enough to get to know what you are really like. This however doesn’t completely turn you off to Michael’s character. He never loses 100% of his likeability. He is interesting through out whether you identify emotionally with him in his torment or you are excited to see what crazy stunt he will pull next. Michael takes his fantasy of becoming Jim Morrison to the next level when sets his sights on landing the role of Jim in a major motion picture. Eventually the band’s tour winds down and they have one final show at the Whiskey A Go-Go. This is a dream come true for any band on the rise but especially a Doors Tribute band given the Doors well documented history in the club. The big shots in charge of the movie were to be in attendance and this performance will serve as Michael’s audition for the role of Jim Morrison. This is a huge opportunity for Michael and without giving too much away it is a very climactic moment in the book. Several times while reading this amazing book I thought I had it all figured out only to find out I was completely wrong. This is a testament to the talent and skill of its author. Jim Cherry kept me guessing and taught me that one can not always trust his own premonitions. The ending of the book is great, it brings Michael’s character and the whole story full circle. This is a very satisfying read that I recommend to anyone and everyone. Get this book and by the time you are done with it, I am convinced that you will feel the same.
Thank you Patrick & Nanci!
The Last Stage is available at Jymsbooks
Jym on Writers Round Up Expo 1/30/11!
This Sunday (1/30/11) I will be a guest on the Big Blend Magazine's 1st annual Writers Round Up Expo. We will be talking about my books including The Last Stage, and some future projects. The show will be on between 12-3PM central time. I will be on approx. a little after 2PM (central time). For more information on the show including other guests http://www.champagnesundaysmagazine.c...
The direct link to the show on Sunday is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
For more information on the Big Blend Magazine including other shows http://www.BigBlendMagazine.com
I hope everybody can listen on Sunday! Please forward this to anyone you think may be interested!
Thank you!
Jim
The direct link to the show on Sunday is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
For more information on the Big Blend Magazine including other shows http://www.BigBlendMagazine.com
I hope everybody can listen on Sunday! Please forward this to anyone you think may be interested!
Thank you!
Jim
90,000 Reads & New Reviews of The Last Stage
I know it's been a long time since I wrote but I've got a lot of good news for you guys!
First. The Doors Examiner has hit 90,000 reads for this year! (still more to go!), with the last 3 months garnering 10,000 hits a month! I just want to thank you all for reading my articles in The Doors Examiner and helping get the word out! Thank you! Don't forget to tell any Doors fans you run into about The Doors Examiner (http://www.examiner.com/the-doors-in-...) There's almost 500 articles that include Doors history, reviews, Paris sojourn, interviews, and a whole lot more!
Second. I've been selling the left over Paris copies of The Last Stage and people who have bought it, overwhelemingly LOVE IT! You can read the review at The Last Stage's Facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/#!/topic.php?...
Speaking of selling copies of The Last Stage, I still have some available, if you would like a signed copy for yourself or want to get some early Christmas shopping done, they're only $20 and that's signed, sealed and delviered to you! (International orders are $10 for the Intl shipping) If you want a copy email me at jymwrite@aol.com for more details, I can usually send out the same day as you order! Contact me for details!
I haven't plugged the Mystic Rock Boutique in a while, and they've been really supportive of Jymsbooks over the years, so if you're looking for a T-shirt of some cool jewelry, check throw them some business at http://www.mysticrock.net
That's all for now! Thank you again for your support of Jymsbooks! (don't forget to forward this to someone who will be interested!)
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
First. The Doors Examiner has hit 90,000 reads for this year! (still more to go!), with the last 3 months garnering 10,000 hits a month! I just want to thank you all for reading my articles in The Doors Examiner and helping get the word out! Thank you! Don't forget to tell any Doors fans you run into about The Doors Examiner (http://www.examiner.com/the-doors-in-...) There's almost 500 articles that include Doors history, reviews, Paris sojourn, interviews, and a whole lot more!
Second. I've been selling the left over Paris copies of The Last Stage and people who have bought it, overwhelemingly LOVE IT! You can read the review at The Last Stage's Facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/#!/topic.php?...
Speaking of selling copies of The Last Stage, I still have some available, if you would like a signed copy for yourself or want to get some early Christmas shopping done, they're only $20 and that's signed, sealed and delviered to you! (International orders are $10 for the Intl shipping) If you want a copy email me at jymwrite@aol.com for more details, I can usually send out the same day as you order! Contact me for details!
I haven't plugged the Mystic Rock Boutique in a while, and they've been really supportive of Jymsbooks over the years, so if you're looking for a T-shirt of some cool jewelry, check throw them some business at http://www.mysticrock.net
That's all for now! Thank you again for your support of Jymsbooks! (don't forget to forward this to someone who will be interested!)
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
Rants Raves, Rock n Roll & Review!
Good Morning Everyone!
Just a quick reminder, I'll be on the Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll Show today at 6:30 PM central time, the show runs between 4-7 PM central time. I'll be talking about the "Rock 'n' Roll Presidency." http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
Ken Korczak on his book review blog, Best eBook Reviews has reviewed "The Last Stage" and gave it 5 stars! Thank you Ken! http://bestebookreviews.blogspot.com/...
Writers tip of the day:
If you're stuck on a section of what you're writing don't sit there and try to force it, do something else, take a walk, go shopping, read a book, get your mind off the problem and, let your subconscious do the work for you and the answer will come to you. I've done some of my best writing driving or taking a shower!
Have a great day!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
Just a quick reminder, I'll be on the Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll Show today at 6:30 PM central time, the show runs between 4-7 PM central time. I'll be talking about the "Rock 'n' Roll Presidency." http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
Ken Korczak on his book review blog, Best eBook Reviews has reviewed "The Last Stage" and gave it 5 stars! Thank you Ken! http://bestebookreviews.blogspot.com/...
Writers tip of the day:
If you're stuck on a section of what you're writing don't sit there and try to force it, do something else, take a walk, go shopping, read a book, get your mind off the problem and, let your subconscious do the work for you and the answer will come to you. I've done some of my best writing driving or taking a shower!
Have a great day!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
An Empty Mirror Books Double Header!
Hello Goodreads!
I know it's been a long time, I'm still here and I hope you are too!
Empty Mirror Books who earlier this published a excerpt of "The Last Stage" http://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/featu...
In less than a week has published a review of "The Doors Examined" http://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/featu... it is a favorable review!!!
And yesterday Empty Mirror published an essay on Jim Morrison and Jack Kerouac and started life as a Doors Examiner article, and which is also included in the "The Doors Examined" http://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/beat/...
I hope you all enjoy the excerpts and reviews! Thank you Denise at Empty Mirror!!!! A great place to be published!
In our speeding up society some think it may be too early to be thinking of Christmas, if you're one of those people that gets their shopping done early all my books are available at Amazon or from the publisher at jymsbooks, if need more info that is also available at www.jymsbooks.com If you would like signed copies of either "The Doors Examined" or "The Last Stage" please email me at jym@jymsbooks.com for details!
I hope your autumn is a gold and red season of leaves gently falling, with a tinge of smoke in the air or maybe a slight chill.
Thank You!
Jim Cherry
Writing under the influence of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
I know it's been a long time, I'm still here and I hope you are too!
Empty Mirror Books who earlier this published a excerpt of "The Last Stage" http://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/featu...
In less than a week has published a review of "The Doors Examined" http://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/featu... it is a favorable review!!!
And yesterday Empty Mirror published an essay on Jim Morrison and Jack Kerouac and started life as a Doors Examiner article, and which is also included in the "The Doors Examined" http://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/beat/...
I hope you all enjoy the excerpts and reviews! Thank you Denise at Empty Mirror!!!! A great place to be published!
In our speeding up society some think it may be too early to be thinking of Christmas, if you're one of those people that gets their shopping done early all my books are available at Amazon or from the publisher at jymsbooks, if need more info that is also available at www.jymsbooks.com If you would like signed copies of either "The Doors Examined" or "The Last Stage" please email me at jym@jymsbooks.com for details!
I hope your autumn is a gold and red season of leaves gently falling, with a tinge of smoke in the air or maybe a slight chill.
Thank You!
Jim Cherry
Writing under the influence of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
News From the Literary Front
Hello All!
I know this is a little late but a lot of people have been asking how my book presentation went at the Tinley Park Library March 12th. It was great!
About 60 people showed up, I was later told that it pulled in more than the average of amount of people for their presentations, but the library did a great job of promoting the event there were at least 3 exhibits around the library promoting the event and my appearance! I gave a 20 minute talk about how The Doors were still an inluence in our lives 43 years later and not a nostalgia act! Then we watched a DVD I put together on the history of The Doors following the chapters and countours of "The Doors Examined." Afterwards, about 15-20 minutes of questions. I'm always afraid someone will have a question that stump me! It's always interesting to hear what aspect of The Doors people want to know or hear more of. All in all a good time was had by all!
Here's an interesting item. Jack Deadman the author of "Nobody Special: The Death of Johnny Salinger" had an interview with Punk Globe and mentioned me! And mentioned a bit about "The Last Stage". http://punkglobe.com/jackdeadmeninter... Thank you Jack that was very cool of you! If you want more info on the book or buy a copy it's on Amazon (http://tiny.cc/ih4wdx.
"The Last Beat" If you haven't heard of "The Last Beat" (you haven't been keeping up with my Doors Examiner articles, shame on you!) it's an indie movie about the last days of Jim Morrison in Paris. The movie is trying to raise funds to produce the movie through crowdfunding at indiegogo and have a goal of $100,000 and only 15 more days to raise it! It looks like it's going to be a pretty cool movie, they have the first 9 minutes of the film available to watch at indiegogo, so if you would like to contribute to the film (any amount is accepted from $10 up to executive producer status if you want!) I've thrown in a couple hundred dollars, check it out at Ride With The Beat (http://www.ridewiththebeat.com)
That's all for now! Hope everybody is having a great April don't forget to do your taxes by the 15th!
Keep rocking the world!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
I know this is a little late but a lot of people have been asking how my book presentation went at the Tinley Park Library March 12th. It was great!
About 60 people showed up, I was later told that it pulled in more than the average of amount of people for their presentations, but the library did a great job of promoting the event there were at least 3 exhibits around the library promoting the event and my appearance! I gave a 20 minute talk about how The Doors were still an inluence in our lives 43 years later and not a nostalgia act! Then we watched a DVD I put together on the history of The Doors following the chapters and countours of "The Doors Examined." Afterwards, about 15-20 minutes of questions. I'm always afraid someone will have a question that stump me! It's always interesting to hear what aspect of The Doors people want to know or hear more of. All in all a good time was had by all!
Here's an interesting item. Jack Deadman the author of "Nobody Special: The Death of Johnny Salinger" had an interview with Punk Globe and mentioned me! And mentioned a bit about "The Last Stage". http://punkglobe.com/jackdeadmeninter... Thank you Jack that was very cool of you! If you want more info on the book or buy a copy it's on Amazon (http://tiny.cc/ih4wdx.
"The Last Beat" If you haven't heard of "The Last Beat" (you haven't been keeping up with my Doors Examiner articles, shame on you!) it's an indie movie about the last days of Jim Morrison in Paris. The movie is trying to raise funds to produce the movie through crowdfunding at indiegogo and have a goal of $100,000 and only 15 more days to raise it! It looks like it's going to be a pretty cool movie, they have the first 9 minutes of the film available to watch at indiegogo, so if you would like to contribute to the film (any amount is accepted from $10 up to executive producer status if you want!) I've thrown in a couple hundred dollars, check it out at Ride With The Beat (http://www.ridewiththebeat.com)
That's all for now! Hope everybody is having a great April don't forget to do your taxes by the 15th!
Keep rocking the world!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
Belated Seasons Greetings!
Sorry to be so generic in the titling of this blog entry but the holidays took their toll more than usual this year.
Last year, 2017 ended on a bad literary note but it seems that has passed and I've bounced back from the set-back, AND I've started 2018 off with a bang! I've sent out some submissions and even have a good feeling about them, here's hoping that feeling returns as acceptances! (I am a dreamer, aren't I?) Here's the things I've sent submissions into.
Rock and Roll Dreams A short story I wrote a while ago, but at the end of Dec discovered Coral Press which specializes in rock and roll themed books. They want to release an anthology of stories, poems and art, all rock and roll themed, this spring, so I spruced up the story a bit and submitted it. I also pitched them in republishing
in the hope they can get it to a wider audience. P.S. The Last Stage has a deeply discounted price on Amazon of $3.57 so if you'd like to check it out at a discounted price, its there!
Arrival for Duty A short story I wrote in Nov, and I believe you can find a rough draft in this blog. I had an epiphany on how to make the ending have more punch. It has a Twilight Zone feel to the piece so I submitted it to Asimov's Magazine.
The Last Stage Submitted it to the Illinois Library Association contest for self-published fiction authors. There's prize money, book readings and marketing events as the prize.
I have three copies of The Doors Examined
available (left over from an appearance) and if you would like a signed copy I get it to you for $20 in the U.S. signed, sealed and delivered! If you'd like a signed copy please message me for the details!
I've also been working on my novel The Third Day and it's up to 30,000 words and I have a really good feeling about it, just another 50,000 or so words to go!
And hopefully will have more coming soon! Well, that's about it! That is a lot. If you know of anyone who is interested in any of this please pass it along to them!
I was thinking about doing a blog on the things I liked and things I disliked about the new Star Wars movie. Seems like enough time has passed.
I hope things are going well for you in the New Year!
Jim
Last year, 2017 ended on a bad literary note but it seems that has passed and I've bounced back from the set-back, AND I've started 2018 off with a bang! I've sent out some submissions and even have a good feeling about them, here's hoping that feeling returns as acceptances! (I am a dreamer, aren't I?) Here's the things I've sent submissions into.
Rock and Roll Dreams A short story I wrote a while ago, but at the end of Dec discovered Coral Press which specializes in rock and roll themed books. They want to release an anthology of stories, poems and art, all rock and roll themed, this spring, so I spruced up the story a bit and submitted it. I also pitched them in republishing
in the hope they can get it to a wider audience. P.S. The Last Stage has a deeply discounted price on Amazon of $3.57 so if you'd like to check it out at a discounted price, its there!Arrival for Duty A short story I wrote in Nov, and I believe you can find a rough draft in this blog. I had an epiphany on how to make the ending have more punch. It has a Twilight Zone feel to the piece so I submitted it to Asimov's Magazine.
The Last Stage Submitted it to the Illinois Library Association contest for self-published fiction authors. There's prize money, book readings and marketing events as the prize.
I have three copies of The Doors Examined
available (left over from an appearance) and if you would like a signed copy I get it to you for $20 in the U.S. signed, sealed and delivered! If you'd like a signed copy please message me for the details!I've also been working on my novel The Third Day and it's up to 30,000 words and I have a really good feeling about it, just another 50,000 or so words to go!
And hopefully will have more coming soon! Well, that's about it! That is a lot. If you know of anyone who is interested in any of this please pass it along to them!
I was thinking about doing a blog on the things I liked and things I disliked about the new Star Wars movie. Seems like enough time has passed.
I hope things are going well for you in the New Year!
Jim
Belated Seasons Greetings!
Sorry to be so generic in the titling of this blog entry but the holidays took their toll more than usual this year.
Last year, 2017 ended on a bad literary note but it seems that has passed and I've bounced back from the set-back, AND I've started 2018 off with a bang! I've sent out some submissions and even have a good feeling about them, here's hoping that feeling returns as acceptances! (I am a dreamer, aren't I?) Here's the things I've sent submissions into.
Rock and Roll Dreams A short story I wrote a while ago, but at the end of Dec discovered Coral Press which specializes in rock and roll themed books. They want to release an anthology of stories, poems and art, all rock and roll themed, this spring, so I spruced up the story a bit and submitted it. I also pitched them in republishing
in the hope they can get it to a wider audience. P.S. The Last Stage has a deeply discounted price on Amazon of $3.57 so if you'd like to check it out at a discounted price, its there!
Arrival for Duty A short story I wrote in Nov, and I believe you can find a rough draft in this blog. I had an epiphany on how to make the ending have more punch. It has a Twilight Zone feel to the piece so I submitted it to Asimov's Magazine.
The Last Stage Submitted it to the Illinois Library Association contest for self-published fiction authors. There's prize money, book readings and marketing events as the prize.
I have three copies of The Doors Examined
available (left over from an appearance) and if you would like a signed copy I get it to you for $20 in the U.S. signed, sealed and delivered! If you'd like a signed copy please message me for the details!
I've also been working on my novel The Third Day and it's up to 30,000 words and I have a really good feeling about it, just another 50,000 or so words to go!
And hopefully will have more coming soon! Well, that's about it! That is a lot. If you know of anyone who is interested in any of this please pass it along to them!
I was thinking about doing a blog on the things I liked and things I disliked about the new Star Wars movie. Seems like enough time has passed.
I hope things are going well for you in the New Year!
Jim
Last year, 2017 ended on a bad literary note but it seems that has passed and I've bounced back from the set-back, AND I've started 2018 off with a bang! I've sent out some submissions and even have a good feeling about them, here's hoping that feeling returns as acceptances! (I am a dreamer, aren't I?) Here's the things I've sent submissions into.
Rock and Roll Dreams A short story I wrote a while ago, but at the end of Dec discovered Coral Press which specializes in rock and roll themed books. They want to release an anthology of stories, poems and art, all rock and roll themed, this spring, so I spruced up the story a bit and submitted it. I also pitched them in republishing
in the hope they can get it to a wider audience. P.S. The Last Stage has a deeply discounted price on Amazon of $3.57 so if you'd like to check it out at a discounted price, its there!Arrival for Duty A short story I wrote in Nov, and I believe you can find a rough draft in this blog. I had an epiphany on how to make the ending have more punch. It has a Twilight Zone feel to the piece so I submitted it to Asimov's Magazine.
The Last Stage Submitted it to the Illinois Library Association contest for self-published fiction authors. There's prize money, book readings and marketing events as the prize.
I have three copies of The Doors Examined
available (left over from an appearance) and if you would like a signed copy I get it to you for $20 in the U.S. signed, sealed and delivered! If you'd like a signed copy please message me for the details!I've also been working on my novel The Third Day and it's up to 30,000 words and I have a really good feeling about it, just another 50,000 or so words to go!
And hopefully will have more coming soon! Well, that's about it! That is a lot. If you know of anyone who is interested in any of this please pass it along to them!
I was thinking about doing a blog on the things I liked and things I disliked about the new Star Wars movie. Seems like enough time has passed.
I hope things are going well for you in the New Year!
Jim
The Last Stage on Self-e
Hi Everybody!
I know it seems like you're hearing from me a lot all of a sudden so you maybe thinking "does Jim have a lot of time on his hands?" The answer maybe "YES!" but a lot of cool things going on too!
The IL library system has "The Last Stage" up and you can access it and read it for free! Here's the link The Last Stage on Self-e You can read at your leisure and if you feel moved by the writing there's a link to purchase the book too! I hope you dig it!
I know it seems like you're hearing from me a lot all of a sudden so you maybe thinking "does Jim have a lot of time on his hands?" The answer maybe "YES!" but a lot of cool things going on too!
The IL library system has "The Last Stage" up and you can access it and read it for free! Here's the link The Last Stage on Self-e You can read at your leisure and if you feel moved by the writing there's a link to purchase the book too! I hope you dig it!
