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 !
Perhaps, over time, the momentum will build on its own. That's what I am going to continue trying to help. If, in the mean time, one of these large publishers picks up on it ... well, that would be like a dream.
Regards.
I'll see the order when I get back on Monday. Thank you and I hope you find the read enjoyable and engrossing. I honestly think you will.
These initial orders should be filled by the end of next week or early the following, just depending on how first these first books get to me.
Regards.
I honestly believe if these printed books were in book stores, that they would sell boatloads of them. The cover art and all really turned out well.
I hope to reach a point soon where I can place an order for books to be used in a marketing campaign specifically to independently owned book stores in this fashion. Kind of one for display where orders can be placed, 1st by patrons, and then by the bookstore themselves as they see the interest.
Quite frankly, I think if I carry one into the bookstore, many of those stores will place and initial order of 6-12 based on seeing the book as is.
I will test this thesis in the Boise area next week.
WE will win no matter what happens Jeff, it has been promised.
Protect the ones you Love and Pray for the rest...
Peace
Your words regarding the ultimate outcome are true and I look forward to their realization, whatever side of the veil I view it from.
I hope to take my book to some bookstores in the Boise area nect week and see if I can get orders for those independent stores.
Regards and Go'ds best to you and yours.
Told the wife about plans to come up that way in January, and she's good with it. Just need to nail down the time frame. We'll talk more a little later, bro.
Stay well!
Hope that life in Colorado is well for you and your family too.
Already missin' that little critter.
Daughter, son-in-law and grandson are coming out at Christmas though, so we'll try and prepare a proper Idaho welcome at that time.
Will post pics within a few days.
I'm going to have to order more books this week. I only have nine left now out of the first order which will be coming in late this week (hopefully).
Hope you can get one of these books real soon! I know you're going to like the read.
Regards.
Congrats on the new addition to the clan.
Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown
Traded messages with our buddy down in El Paso about the possibility of him joining me on a trip to see you in January. He's trying to figure out if his schedule will allow for it.
Looking forward to the pics of the grandson!
I'll include the one of you and me at the stop in Cheyenne if you don't mind.
Regarding the book, I got a request for another manuscript on the west coast today. Will be FedEx'ing it tomorrow.
Regards.
I believe I know You well enough to know that no time was wasted and every minute counted.
Some how I feel other people's pain, but on this I feel Your Joy, I'm happy for you.
I'm having trouble finding time for visiting my family. My job situation is easy, I work I get paid, I don't work I don't get paid, pretty good money but slim bennies. I would love to bring my family out for a visit, but I know in the back of my mind we won't meet in Idaho, but I will see You......
Peace
That's why our trip was such a "flying" trip. Left Thursday late in the day and was back Tuesday morning at 2:30 AM after traveling right at 4000 miles ... with a day and a half stop in Indiana ... but it was sure worth it and I was sure glad to have Jared along. He's a good co-pilot and a fine young man. he teaches his Dad a lot about patience and staying even tempered.
God bless.
After my visits to India as a consultant, I agree whole heartedly with that stance.
In addition, if you can see this on your "self search" at FR, it more than likely means that your current status is only temporary.
Best regards.
Regards.
Regards.
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