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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!

Re: Farsighted, by Emlyn Chand

Emlyn Chand — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:28:29 -0000

Hi, James! Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading the story through Alex's senses. I knew it was a risk to narrate blind, but it was such a growth opportunity too! Thank you for being an early reader and support (and extra thanks for cross-posting to Amazon and GoodReads).

Re: New Directions

James Femmer — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:06:33 -0000

I hope you find something too! :)

Re: New Directions

Rosie — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:53:53 -0000

I'm really pleased for you, dude. I wish I could find something I was as happy with!

Re: New Directions

James Femmer — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:12:11 -0000

*sadface*

Re: New Directions

Daniellerenay — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:08:56 -0000

I miss you terribly each day

Re: New Directions

Kes Yocum — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:05:49 -0000

Okay, that's seriously awesome. I didn't know just what your new job was, but I am so glad you found something that feeds you spiritually and mentally as well as physically.

Re: Yes, I meant Harrisburg

James Femmer — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:55:36 -0000

Thanks for your comment and for visiting my site! Yes, I too love it here. Unfortunately you don't see our little city much in fiction.

Re: Yes, I meant Harrisburg

Megan Lavey-Heaton — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:40:42 -0000

In my webcomic, one of the main characters grew up in Harrisburg (even though it's going to be ages until we reach his back story). I haven't lived here all that long, but I love it here. I think that Harrisburg is the perfect place for a story.

Re: A True Demotivational

Lapis Lazuli — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:01:56 -0000

Anyone who enjoys this poster needs to read FEED, by Mira Grant.

Re: Journaling for Authors

James Femmer — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:42:40 -0000

Dump the angst, I like that. I think that's why I write the more personal blog posts. And yet I don't mind posting it for the world to see. I wonder what that says about me. LOL Do you ever let anyone read your journal?

Re: Journaling for Authors

P2saki — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:33:16 -0000

I do keep a journal, but it is a sporadic affair. I have spurts of writing about everyday things or simply free writing. I do it mostly to help with creative flow and to provide a place to dump my angst so that I can move onto more interesting creative projects.

Re: Orientation? What orientation?

James Femmer — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:45:46 -0000

Thank you for stopping by and reading! I'm glad you love my little rambling. :)