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 !

[bootless]

Bump again!

[Dukie]

fyi bump for you on a military techno novel by Jeff

Also thanks for the info on the F14D from the other thread. I just shake my head and laugh at the media ( ABC I think ) calling them Tomahawks in a recent report on the Teddy Roosevelt.

[Dukie]

Thanks again, bootless. If you wear 9 and 1/2 D, I've an extra pair I can send you.

[Dukie]

An fyi bump for you guys.

[Jeff Head]

Thanks Snow ... after all you have done, particularly for our service men and women, I am humbled for you to say that.

God bless you and yours ... I just hope the book and its message ges as wide an audience as possible ... it's a good read and it it's timely.

If you get the chance, tell your friends about it.

www.dragonsfury-breathoffire.com

God bless!

[bootless]

Nah, I'm a 6½ B ... oh well!

[Dukie]

How did I miss you guys. BUMP for you on Jeff's book.

[Dukie]

Ah - you must be a good dancer, then.

[bootless]

In a previous life, yes - I taught ballroom dance and competed. But the nickname has nothing to do with feet, actually! It's a long story ... related to the Elizabethan Insult List. Turns out "bootless" means "useless"! I should have learned that before I let anybody call me by that name! :-)

[Snow Bunny]

I sure will and have too. Since I sent the link to everyone I know giggle.....I think now FReeper FallGuy ,my hubby will send it to some of his stuntmen friends.

Thanks again.

[Jeff Head]

Got the manuscript off. We'll wait and see what the tide brings I suppose.

Gotta go for a while but will check back in an hour and a half or so.

Regards.

[Jeff Head]

Thanks.

You guys are GREAT!

Gotta run for a while.

FRegards.

[bootless]

Good deal, Jeff! Time to hit the road here to go home, but will also check back. :-)

I'm keeping a special set of prayers going for your book, Jeff. This is a story that NEEDS to be told ... and to a LOT of people.

[Dukie]

Interesting - the art of the insult is certainly not what it once was in the time of Shakespear. Thanks for the clarification.

[Dukie]

Best of success, Jeff, as Fedex wings it to NYC. I've an early revillie tomorrow even though it's Sunday so I'm off for now, too. Good Night.

[Luis Gonzalez]

Whoa!

In on the thread late, but great news are always fresh news!

Congratulations Jeff! Way to go!

Thanks for the flag Dukie and JH2, would have missed this otherwise.

[Mudboy Slim]

"...with the possible exception of doug."

IMHO, doug's got me whupped...but he's older than me, and my best songs have yet to be penned.

LOL...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

"I'm going to hazard a guess that Jeff probably has more need for a good attorney."

What now?! Is the Big Ol' Head beatin' up Lib'rals AGAIN?!

LOL and FReegards...MUD

[hocndoc]

I don't know for sure that he was the original artist. I just remember a mixture of mortification that it was circulating. (And, of course, I was only 3 years old in the 8th grade, so Jeff's a lot older than I)

[Jeff Head]

Thanks Luis ... best to you and yours. Be careful down there with the storm comming in.

Don't know if you have seen my site yet for the book ... if you haven't and can get the chance ... I'd be interested in your take ...

www.dragonsfury-breathoffire.com

Best regards my friend.