Breath of Fire
Posted on 11/04/2001 7:58:33 AM PST by Jeff Head
By: Christopher Durkin
My good friend and Free Republic regular Jeff Head spoke with me on the phone this afternoon with the great news that POCKETPCPRESS, a major publisher of electronic books, has expressed strong interest in Jeff's recently completed work of fiction:
Which is a tale of the coming third world war. Mr. Doug Clapp of PocketPCpress wrote in his endorsement on Jeff's website:
"My company, PocketPCpress, gets to see a ton of novel submissions. Most are truly terrible...which is sad. We wish it weren't so.
We recently had the good fortune to read Dragon's Fury-Breath of Fire by Jeff Head and -- for the first time in a long, long while -- we were absolutely knocked out.
Don't be mislead by the fact that -- for now -- this is a self-published book offered only on the author's website. I'm sure this won't be the case for long. This is an amazingly accomplished, professional, techno-thriller that will make you turn page after page after page -- and enjoy every minute of it.
I could go on about plotting and characterization and all that, but I won't. This is simply a hellava great read and "right on" about what's happening in the world today. Tom Clancy now has some serious, serious competition."
Doug Clapp
Jeff went on to mention that Mr. Clapp has also put him in contact with a New York literary agent who has requested expedited delivery of a complete hard copy manuscript in anticipation of possible print publication. For those of you who may not have seen the initial announcement, excerpts from Jeff's book Breath of Fire can be found here.
This is a most noteworthy and laudable achievement and a source of pride for all of us here. It is also even further evidence that Free Republic is the beacon of American liberty which both attracts and stimulates the brightest minds to be found on the net or anywhere. Congratulations to you, Jeff !
If you are able to get one, or give it as a gift to others ... I hope all that read it find it interesting, thought provoking and enjoyable.
Let me know what you think when you get into it.
They can get some info that way.
Also, if they use Lightning Source (www.lightningsource.com) they can actually order the book in a Print on Demand mode. Lightning Source is owned by Ingram which is one of the largest whole sale distributors of books.
I'm trying to order another copy, but the links don't seem to be working for me to get the mailing address.
I have the current batch all packaged up and ready to send, but missed the Post Office close by 30 minutes on Friday so they will go out on Monday morning.
Orde Page - http://www.dragonsfury-breathoffire.com/bookorderform.htm
It is working for me right now.
Jeff
It will make a good Christmas gift.
printed trade paperback copies of "Dragon's Fury - Breath of Fire"
this morning to everyone who has purchased a printed copy.
Left me with two copies left over from the first order.
Today I am ordering a second batch for orders coming in today forward.
They were sent US Mail so it may take 4-5 business days for those furthest away from Idaho.
Peace
I also got a couple of encouraging emails yesterday from the larger publication houses/agents who are reviewing it.
One had a number of good suggestions for formatting the type and handling pictures, the other was very encouraging indicating they are finished with the review, really liked it, and want to talk to me about it today.
We will see where it leads ... as we continue to forge forward on our own.
I pray for a Great Awakening to save America and turn our people back to God.
Your book will be a stepping stone in that direction. With You and all the others trying to educate America, maybe God will provide a rock to trip these tyrants and put them in His Light where they can't hide and their plans will be foiled.
If we ever get our Republic back, I can't see us ever condemning our children to their education systems again. Which if we stay vigilant like we are supposed to, will prevent them from ever gaining power again.
My simple rule, vote for people who support Gods' Laws, get rid of the ones who don't. We don't need a college education to know how to vote "Vote Your Conscience".
Peace
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