Review by Seeley James Prophecy – Author J.F. Penn ~55,000 words, $2.99 E When I read J.F. Penn’s first book, Pentecost, the enthusiasm and energy took me by surprise and turned me into a believer. Now that I’ve read her second book, I am awestruck. She spins a tale containing more than merely plausible science […]
Review: The Columbus Affair
Review by Seeley James The Columbus Affair – Author Steve Berry ~140,000 words, $27.00 HC / $12.99 E My wife loves Steve Berry and the historical tidbits that litter his thrillers. She asked me to review it. Normally I subscribe to the ‘if you can’t say anything nice…’ policy. I am and I am not […]
On Writing 3: Appreciating the Craft
Our goal as writers is to craft a story so interesting that strangers will pay money to hear it. Do you appreciate the craft of writing? Like professional footballers, writing celebrities make it look easy. James Patterson is one of the most deceptive writers of our era. You can read his books but you cannot […]
On Writing 2: Foundations
Our goal as writers is to craft a story so interesting that strangers will pay money to hear it. This post is about determining our writing foundation. What are our gifts and how can we abuse them for fun and profit? Capabilities. 16-August, 2009, I watched Usain Bolt run the 100 meter sprint faster than any […]
Review: Deadly Straits
Review by Seeley James Deadly Straights – Author R.E. McDermott, ~90,000 words, $4.95 Deadly Straights is a nautical thriller. I am a desert rat. My experience with the ocean is limited to sticking my toe into it on vacation and asking, “Holy crap, is it always this wet?” So, you can imagine my trepidation at […]
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