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Hi, I am a new member who writes in Florida and about Florida
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Oct 18 2012, 2:58 PM EDT by
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How do I get a link up to my books so people can se them?
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Is your book "The Lion Killer" another hunting safari tale?
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Oct 2 2012, 10:21 PM EDT by
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From a certain point of view it is. However... ...the hunters and the prey are not lions or elephants. They are humans. The term Lion Killer is an African term used to denote a kind of man, not a single kind of act. The characters, locations and some situations that I use to build my stories have real and live counterparts.
There are juicy and sometimes chilling insights that one gains while peering into the mind of a man who will do anything to get what he lusts for whether it is power, money, sex, or something else entirely.
In The Lion Killer, we meet someone like that and a number of others who find themselves trapped at deadly cross purposes with him. Some of them are resourceful, some greedy, some are bystanders and some want to fade into the bush.
If it is true, and I can tell you from my experience in Africa that it is, that only the fittest survive, I can assure you that we will meet people who will be required to face the blind and merciless Judgement of Nature and will find themselves over the edge, in extremis. Do they have the skill to survive where others near them do not? If they survive, will it mean that others must die? Get The Lion Killer and see for yourself.
Jim
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What Does the Name of Your Book, "The Honey Guide" mean?
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Oct 2 2012, 9:39 PM EDT by
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I get asked that question a lot. A name like that almost seems like a departure from the "dark side" of life that I describe in The Lion Killer and The Zambezi Vendetta, but it is really a continuation of an idea. In this case, Nature has provided me with another creature that uses others to do their dirty work for them, and then reaps the rewards.
Here's a short description of The Honeyguide bird from Wikipedia: "Honeyguides are named for a remarkable habit seen in one or two species: they guide humans (and more controversially, the honey badger in eastern Africa) to bee colonies. Once the hive is open and the honey is taken, the bird feeds on the remaining wax and larvae. This behavior is well studied in the Greater Honeyguide; some authorities (following Friedmann, 1955) state that it also occurs in the Scaly-throated Honeyguide, while others disagree (Short and Horne, 2002)."
People can and often do play the role of "Honeyguide", letting others do their dirty work for them and then swoop in to reap the rewards. You get the idea.
Let me know how I've done with it.
Jim
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Learn About Publishing and Promoting at FPA Conference Sept. 28-29
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Jul 18 2012, 2:56 PM EDT by
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The Florida Publishers Association, Inc. is now accepting registrations for its 2012 Fall Ed-U-Conference: "From Pbooks to Ebooks: Publish, Promote and Profit” scheduled for Friday evening, Sept. 28 and a full day on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel on Lido Beach in Sarasota, Fla. Speakers/topics include Jim Azevedo of Smashwords on the “Secrets of Ebook Publishing”; Frances Keiser and Jane Wood of Get Book Savvy on niche marketing and targeting audiences; Attorney Lloyd Rich on copyright law; plus a panel discussion on “What every author and publisher needs to know about the biz.” Save $25 when you register before Aug. 31. Conference costs include breakfast and lunch. For more information: www.floridapublishersassociation.com or contact FPA Secretary Ellen Valladares at ellenwv@aol.com.
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Writer's Groups?
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Jun 24 2012, 12:07 PM EDT by
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Hi everyone, I was wondering if there are any writer's groups in the Deltona area.
Tory
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New release due out in August 2012
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Jun 24 2012, 11:57 AM EDT by
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Mike Denton knows he’s in big trouble the minute he meets attractive divorcee Emma Stuart. Busy raising a teenage daughter, he doesn’t have time to pursue his own needs until she’s out of high school. That doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy an occasional after noon delight. The only problem is Emma’s not that kind of woman. And her pretty brown eyes and luscious curves lure him into breaking his one hard fast rule of not sleeping with the same woman twice.
Emma thought she was content with her quiet new life down on the lake. That is until a mistake lands the small town’s hunky detective on her door step. As soon as their eyes meet her body responds to his sex appeal in a big way, reminding her she hasn’t had sex in two years. After he leaves she thinks they’ll never see each other again. But what Emma hadn’t counted on was her sister’s match making skills.
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How many of you use your writings as a form of therapy ?
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Jun 24 2012, 11:27 AM EDT by
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I have always felt we should all have a way to express ourselves other than the typical ways of "social acceptance". it means stepping outside the box sometimes.I feel writing is probably the best expression of all as it is a way for us to leave our mark after we are gone.. and it is the best therapy and least expensive we can get and no health insurance required...I use my tongue in cheek humor writings to expel a lot of frustrations and energies, besides my approach makes people think. Everyone have a "weedy" nice day..kjforce .
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Yes! Yes! Yes! I have used my writing as therapy since the age of thirteen. I had a lot of turmoil as a teenager and writing was the only thing I could control, and make things happen. Unlike today, not all my stories had happy endings.
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Telling a Story Class with Frank Strunk
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Oct 23 2011, 10:40 AM EDT by
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GREAT class! Frank has got the passion to enthuse us with how to write stories that people will stay up all night to read!
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Serge A Storms (Tim Dorsey)
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Jul 26 2011, 5:26 PM EDT by
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http://timdorsey.com/news.html Join Tim Dorsey for the first-ever "Serge Storms" 7-day Caribbean cruise out of Tampa on the Carnival Legend Should have a deposit by 31-Jul. Cruise is March 11-18 2012.
Wish i could go.
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Stuart McIver's documentary films
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Jul 22 2011, 9:49 PM EDT by
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Does anyone know where I can get a copy of McIver's films: Alligator and Marissa and the Mermaid? Thanks, Richard
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Thanks, Paula. They have the whole Alligator movie online. What a great archive. Appreciate the info.
-Richard
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Florida Historical Fiction my two book series
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Jul 16 2011, 10:42 AM EDT by
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Lydia and Scrabblin, a two part novel about Florida 100 years ago is available through my website takenotepublications.com, Roseheart Publishing, Amazon.com or Vero Beach Book Center.
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Terror from out of he saw palmettos
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Jun 24 2011, 1:30 AM EDT by
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In my short story, The Deadly Path, five-year-old Cindy watches from her bedroom window as an old man comes out of a nature preserve and passes by her house in the middle of the night. Strangely drawn to the man, Cindy sneaks out of her house and finds him by following a golden path that only they can see. She watches as he buries strange coins by the corners of several houses. What Cindy does not know, is that people start dying in those houses. Cindy's life changes when her best friend dies in a fire, and she finds one of the coins buried under the ashes.
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Hello I am a Pubisher and Horse Lover
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Jun 17 2011, 12:42 PM EDT by
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hello I wanted to introduce myself to you and see if there is anything I can help you with.
please see http://www.bluefeatherwebdesign.com and see if there is anything I can help you with as a Florida Author.
Namaste' Sandy
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Hello From Ormond Beach
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Jun 17 2011, 12:35 PM EDT by
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I just wanted to say hello and make you aware that I am a publisher here in Ormond Beach. I wanted to add you as a friend but do not see where i can do this on florida Authors.
Hope you are well.
Sandy
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next book
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Jun 10 2011, 12:06 PM EDT by
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The 4th book in the Sherri Travis award winning series is Champagne for Buzzards which will be out in the US in September of 2011.
Good Morning America put the Sherri Travis Series in the top 6 Mystery series for 2010.
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Thank you
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Jun 9 2011, 1:12 PM EDT by
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I want to thank Florida Authors for finally posting me as an Author. I cannot , however, find my name on the list.Can anyone give me some info on this? We will be having our second Authors Fair at the Deltona Library in October. Applications for Authors who want to have their book signing at the Fair are now available. Space is limited, get your applications ASAP if you are interested. Contact me for more info, I am a member of the committee, or go to Deltona Library and pick one up. this is an opportunity to get your book out there.
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This is NOT a book about gardening....
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Jun 1 2011, 12:57 AM EDT by
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This is a book reflecting on experiences and decisions we make in life and their consequences..it is done with tongue in cheek humor...it is dedicated to people who choose to live outside the box...it is a quick read and I hope you will enjoy and leave comments..weedbychoice..kjforce
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Florida Publishers Association Spring Conference May 14 in Orlando
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Apr 29 2011, 11:37 AM EDT by
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For published authors, want-to-be published authors, and those considering self-publishing, the FPA is hosting a one day Spring Conference, May 14, in Orlando for anyone wanting to learn more about publishing, ebooks, and marketing. Go to: www.flbookpub.org for more information and to register.
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Florida Publishers Association Spring Conference May 14 in Orlando
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Apr 29 2011, 11:33 AM EDT by
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For published authors, want-to-be published authors, and those considering self-publishing, the FPA is hosting a one day Spring Conference, May 14, in Orlando for anyone wanting to learn more about publishing, ebooks, and marketing. Go to: www.flbookpub.org for more information and to register.
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Spring is in the air...
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Apr 19 2011, 9:44 PM EDT by
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The "weeds" made it throught the rough Florida winter...flowers weren't so lucky..
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