Major EBook Publisher Endorses Freeper Jeff Head's Novel

Self | November 2, 2001 | Christopher Durkin

[Dukie]

My good friend and Free Republic regular Jeff Head spoke with me on the phone this afternoon with the great news that Pocket PCpress, a major publisher of electronic books, has expressed strong interest in Jeff's recently completed work of fiction Breath of Fire, 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

PocketPCpress

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 !

[sheik yerbouty]

Many thanks.

[Paradox]

Congratulations Jeff! This seriously kicks a$$ and makes us freepers super proud! Dood, you REWL!

[nunya bidness]

Can't wait to get my hands on it.

[brat]

WTG JEFF! This sounds like a 'must read.' BTTT

[JohnHuang2]

John - would you help us spread the word of this good news ?

Absolutely!

[JohnHuang2]

heads up!

Jeff -- Congrats, amigo! Never doubted ya for a second. You've done us proud. God richly bless you in all your endeavors.

[Abundy]

Congratulations Jeff. Don't forget us "little people" when you are a world famous author. And, oh, by the way, will you be needing an attorney and/or a chief of security????

;^)

My best wishes and prayers for you and yours.

[Mudboy Slim]

"...an attorney and/or a chief of security."

Now that's a strange dual-career, Mr. Bundy...whatever happened to the shoe-sellin' gig?!

LOL and FReegards...MUD

[Guenevere]

Congratulations!!!

I always appreciate your posts here on the Forum, and I look forward to this book becoming available!
....Barnes & Noble in a few weeks? :)

[Magnolia]

Bumping for ya!

[RobFromGa]

Way to go Jeff, I want to read your book but can't read on the computer, I'll wait for the inevitable print version. Ping me when that happens.

Care to elucidate on how you wrote the book, how long? how much a day? process followed? obviously you have a series well though out-- did you outline all the books? Just curious. Congratulations again,

I can't wait for the final chapter where the evil Klamathian army of beaurocrats get their final reward-- LOL.
FReegards, RobFromGa

[RobFromGa]

I should have read farther into the thread, I just ordered a copy of the Trade Paperback from your webiste. Check is in the mail!!

[M Kehoe]

Thanks for the flag JH.

You (or we) have trouble coming from the south by the name of Michelle (she is probably Cat 2 by now).

You know the drill...tp, batteries, plywood, water, etc.

Good luck my FRiend.

5.56mm

[SLB]

If you like Stephen Coonts, Tom Clancy and especially my all time favorite Louis L'Amour you will like what Jeff has put together here.

[RightOnline]

Well, congrats!!!! Couldn't be happier for ya, Jeff...

Now...........it's not yet common knowledge, but I too have written a novel.

It has pathos...........it has eros............it has, um.........artemus and d'artagnan. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll reach for the bottle of Jim Beam or the bimbo on the bar stool next to you. It'll make you want to join the military, run for office, and father twenty children (or, um, mother twenty children). Thrills, chills, more death than a Bruce Willis movie, and a soft, tender side.

The story is set in post-suburban-sprawl Wretchedlife, Wisconsin. The working title is "Butterflies Have Feelings, Too.........But No One Cares."

Whaddya think? Have a shot????

[Jeff Head]

Thanks, I hope you get the chance to check out the site and if you like what you see, that you get the chance to read the book.

It's been a lot of work ... but that's what it takes to do anything worthwhile and keep it so.

Thanks again and regards.

[Jeff Head]

Thanks bro. I am looking forward to your comments and impressions.

[RightOnline]

.........that, or there's my other work-in-progress about an evolutionary aberration, a vile, slimy, slithering, oozing creature from The Deep that dines on.......believe it or not.........processed rubber. Hell on Detroit, I'll tell ya.

I'm thinking of calling it "Breath of Tire", but wanted your permission............

[Jeff Head]

I believe it is a good read ... but I am pretty biased.

If you get the chance to get one, I hope you really enjoy it and that is is thought provoking.

FRegards.

[Jeff Head]

Thanks! and may His richest blessings be with you and yourss too.

I'm still pretty reserved about this. A nibble or even a bit is a good thing ... but it doesn;t add up to a trophy fish ... we'll just continue to work hard, do the best we can and see what the good Lord allows to develop in His own time.

Thanks for the BUMPS and the help getting the word out!