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Re: Novels

Rosalie Warren — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:17:40 -0000

Thanks, look forward to that.

Re: Novels

James Femmer — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:25:56 -0000

Whoops, looks like in my last site update my time frames got removed. Terra Paradox will be ready later this year. :) You'll hear about it, certainly.

Re: Novels

Rosalie Warren — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:14:47 -0000

Hi James. Love the sound of 'Terra Paradox'. How can I read it, please?

Cheers
Ros

Re: What is this sorcery?

Dark cygnet — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:22:44 -0000

read the first book. Wasn't very good. But that's just my opinion.

Re: What is this sorcery?

Shea — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:05:26 -0000

Yes, most who buy the books are very curious to know who the actual writer is, there's even been an analysis and search for clues done by people trying to find the actual writer. They have also asked the creator/Hyperion and they won't reveal it. When you do have a chance the first ten chapters are online at the ABC website. Here is the link: http://abc.go.com/shows/castle...

Re: What is this sorcery?

James Femmer — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:37:15 -0000

Obviously I can't judge the content of the books, which is why I was hoping to hear from people like you who have read them. Otherwise I wouldn't bother to talk about it or ask at all. Which is why I asked how good they would be and did not state that they were bad - if I had such powers of precognition I'd be rich.

So thank you for coming out in their defence. I may give them a chance if I get through my 'to read' list enough to add more to it. Is there really talk out there about who writes the books or do most people not care? I guess that's what I'm curious about.

Re: What is this sorcery?

Shea — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:14:34 -0000

Yes you're over thinking it. Since when do people think books write themselves? People are a lot smarter than anyone gives them credit for being, please do the same. There are three books in the series and another coming out in September and they're written as tie-in novels to the actual show. The fan base is strong and two of the books have debuted in the NY Times Best Seller list. It's speculated that either the creator of the show (Andrew Marlowe) or any of the already famous authors (James Patterson, Stephen J. Cannell, Michael Connelly, and Dennis Lehane) writes the novels. Obviously Cannell is out since he is deceased.

As a writer you should know never to judge a book by its cover...read it first and THEN state your opinion. By no means are these novels herald as masterpieces but (in my opinion) they're pretty good.

Re: New Book: The Day of First Sun, by Sheryl Steines

Edysicecreamlover18 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:40:49 -0000

I love your description of the strong female character...perspective really matters.

Re: New Book: The Day of First Sun, by Sheryl Steines

James Femmer — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:28:38 -0000

Hey, thanks for dropping by! I love what you wrote about writing women characters. It reminded me of a speech by Joss Whedon, the gist of it being "How is it possible that this is even a question?" It almost seems crazy that in this day and age we still have to think about these things, but we must, in order to fix it. Thanks for being part of the solution and not the problem.

Re: New Book: The Day of First Sun, by Sheryl Steines

Ssteines — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:16:45 -0000

I just wanted to thank you for hosting The Day of First Sun on your blog. It’s amazing to have people interested in the story and the characters. I had a great time writing about Annie and Cham. I hope that other’s get the same enjoyment out of them that I have. I’ve decided bloggers totally rock! Thanks.

Re: Worldbuilding: Doing It Wrong

James Femmer — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:53:16 -0000

I actually spent a lot of time awake in bed still thinking of how to make it work. I could make some minor tweaks and align both origin stories, but I'm kind of in love with what makes them unique. That's the catch 22. I will figure something out.

Re: Worldbuilding: Doing It Wrong

Nicole Pyles — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:50:55 -0000

I can relate!! I have just finished the first draft of my fantasy novel and I have FINALLY truly figured out the true depth of the world for the book. So, it isn't so bad that you did it ass backwards. :)

Re: Deconstructing Stereotypes: A+E 4ever by I. Merey

James Femmer — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:55:18 -0000

It didn't feel like too long. I really really liked it. I heard a lot of copies were sold in the last couple of days. Congrats!

Re: Deconstructing Stereotypes: A+E 4ever by I. Merey

Ilike Merey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:19:28 -0000

Thank you for a nice, thoughtful review. Though it's kind of long for one sitting, I think that's the best way to read it and if you enjoyed it, I'm happy.
Take care. =)

Re: New Year Fantasy Book Roundup!

Kenneth Bennett — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:38:14 -0000

James, thank you for including The Gaia Wars here and for the generous reviews on Goodreads and Amazon! I'm so glad you enjoyed the story. Best wishes for the new year!

Kenneth G. Bennett

Re: New Year Fantasy Book Roundup!

James Femmer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:18:56 -0000

Thanks for putting it together! :D

Re: New Year Fantasy Book Roundup!

Jpskewedthrone — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:00:13 -0000

Oh, wow, glad you enjoyed AFTER HOURS: TALES FROM THE UR-BAR so much!

Re: I believe in vogons

James Femmer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:15:20 -0000

Thanks, Rosalie! Have a great 2012!

Re: I believe in vogons

Rosalie Warren — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:07:07 -0000

Hi James. As long as the vogons don't start writing poetry! Seriously, good luck with the job hunt, and with the novels.

Re: I can read!

James Femmer — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:21:39 -0000

I think the language does need help, and I would prefer the whole 'waiver' bit be struck as well, but I think the use of the word 'requirement' in that section needs to be taken in context, as it refers to the above paragraphs.

Re: I can read!

Zdaumkr — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:06:49 -0000

If you look at the part of the bill you bolded, it refers to the
requirement to detain a citizen. It is not required, where other parts of the bill DO require detention of persons that meet certain criteria. BUT nowhere in the bill does it say that the OPTION to detain a citizen is prohibited.

It may seem a small thing at first, but that is what the legal eagles use to argue their cases. By not explicitly denying a detention of a US Citizen, the bill currently allows that to happen and there is nothing that can be done about it. You can cease to exist if the OPTION is invoked.

Re: I can read!

James Femmer — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:40:36 -0000

That's a valid point. I was mainly responding to the complaints I heard myself, which were mainly about the detention of citizens. Though it looks like the bill also includes legal alien residents, also there is a line about people arrested in the United States but I will have to look at that again.

There is a lot of stuff I don't agree with in there, but I suspect if I pulled any other random law I would have similar issues with it. Laws can be changed after they're passed, though. I mean, look at everything they've done to the Affordable Care Act and most of it isn't even enacted yet!

Re: I can read!

Patrick Thunstrom — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:22:11 -0000

You've covered most of the salient points. Some who oppose the bill on those clauses do so as the Constitution protects all people, not just citizens from indefinite detention.

The bill information is also full of questionable decision making. So NDAA of 2012 is a pretty odd bill to punch through, but it's pretty much too late to stop it.

And SOPA/PROTECTIP are definitely high on the list of bills to discuss.

Re: The Gaia Wars, by Kenneth G. Bennett

Krystal Larson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:10:11 -0000

Looks like a great book! I love all of the excerpts, interviews, and guest posts I've been seeing :) edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom

Re: The Gaia Wars, by Kenneth G. Bennett

Kenneth Bennett — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:05:42 -0000

James, thanks so much for giving my books and guest post a home on your blog! I really appreciate it. The blogging community has been so supportive of The Gaia Wars and Battle for Cascadia-- you guys do a terrific job; for authors and readers alike. Thank you!