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Major EBook Publisher Endorses FReeper Jeff Head's Novel (Thread II)
Dragon's Fury - Breath of Fire ^ | November 2, 2001 | Christopher Durkin

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:


Breath of Fire

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

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 !


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To: Psalm 73
Here's a link to one of my reviews:

PocketPCPress Review

and here are comments from a bunch of people who have laready read the book since mid-October when I put it out there:

Reviews from Readers

Hope that helps ...

Dragon's Fury - Breath of Fire: A Novel of the coming third World War

161 posted on 11/08/2001 7:02:51 AM PST by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head
Thanks for the report of the good news, Jeff. The weather continues to be very pleasant throughout the east & midwest, so I trust your travels will be enjoyable. Safe journey to you and Jared.
162 posted on 11/08/2001 9:05:56 AM PST by Dukie
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To: Dukie
Thank you Chris.

We'll be on the road in a couple of hours, just as soon as the proof gets in and I can take a good look at it.

I'll call in route somewhere.

Regards.

163 posted on 11/08/2001 9:36:20 AM PST by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head
Thanks Jeff.
164 posted on 11/08/2001 10:40:44 AM PST by AD from SpringBay
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To: Jeff Head
Jeff, I'll be around most of the time, save for the hospital visits in the early evening. My Dad's doing better & he said to say thanks for the prayers. At least you won't have the sun in your eyes in today's eastward travel.
165 posted on 11/08/2001 11:32:07 AM PST by Dukie
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To: Dukie; joanie-f; harpseal; Travis McGee; Lurker; sneakypete; Luis Gonzalez; betty boop...
Here are two pictures of the Trade Paperback book. I just received this proof and approved it. It looks GREAT!

I should have the first batch opf these in late next week and they'll ship. There almost completely sold out and I'll need to order a second batch soon.

Spread the word.

I'm off to Indiana now. FRegards!

166 posted on 11/08/2001 1:21:47 PM PST by Jeff Head
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To: Mudboy Slim; nunya bidness; Clinton's a liar; AuntB; soundbits; Shropster; Noumenon; MileHi...
Here are two pictures of the Trade Paperback book. I just received this proof and approved it. It looks GREAT!

I should have the first batch opf these in late next week and they'll ship. There almost completely sold out and I'll need to order a second batch soon.

Spread the word.

I'm off to Indiana now. FRegards!

167 posted on 11/08/2001 1:24:43 PM PST by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head; 1 Olgoat; 103198; 11Bush; 1234; a6intruder; aculeus; AfghanJohn; AHWilde; AlanSC...
Spread the word, you say?!

Alright...VA FReepers, meet my good buddy, Jeff Head!! He is a Patriot, an Activist FReeper, and a Novelist...and apparently quite adept at all three!!

FReegards...MUD

168 posted on 11/08/2001 1:43:12 PM PST by Mudboy Slim
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To: Jeff Head
Fantastic!!!!!! This looks wonderful Jeff. I love it so much.
169 posted on 11/08/2001 4:05:33 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: Jeff Head
Late night bump.

5.56mm

170 posted on 11/08/2001 7:13:59 PM PST by M Kehoe
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To: Jeff Head
Hey Jeff, haven't seen you in awhile. Glad to hear the good news on your success and I look forward to reading your book.
171 posted on 11/08/2001 9:00:34 PM PST by ashrad
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To: Jeff Head
One good Bump, deserves another so BUMP.....

I really hope this pans out for You Jeff, it could be part of the Great Awakening that Americans need.

I will get a check off for a second copy soon, a Christmas present for a friend.

Peace and Safe travel. :-)

172 posted on 11/09/2001 3:34:39 AM PST by Eustace
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To: Jeff Head
A bump for a hard Copy edition. the availablity of hard copies and the fact the first printing is sold out should make this a best seller.

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown

173 posted on 11/09/2001 4:24:42 AM PST by harpseal
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To: Jeff Head; joanie-f
This is great news! I will be ordering my copy today. Move over, Mr. Clancy. ;-)
174 posted on 11/09/2001 6:04:08 AM PST by aodell
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To: Jeff Head; mountaineer; bloodmeridian; GEC; Hacksaw; knarf; Joe 6-pack
The finished product looks just great, Jeff. Nothing like a bound copy to convince people that you've really written a book. Say hello to our good pal Bob Locke for me.
175 posted on 11/09/2001 6:49:52 AM PST by Dukie
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To: Dukie
He and I were on the phone this morning about the time you were typing this message, Chris! Had a good visit over a biscuit at McDonald's with Jeff and Jared. Got to thumb through the copy of the book he had with him before we went in to eat, and I'm itching for my copy to get here so I can crawl in bed with something to drink and read the whole thing!

Hope all is well with you, my FRiend.

176 posted on 11/09/2001 11:40:53 PM PST by John R. (Bob) Locke
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To: Jeff Head
BUMP!

It was good to see You and your Son Friday night.

Supper was fun and the conversation great. I know it will be fun holding your new Grandchild and seeing your Family.

I'm still praying for your safe travel, but I believe You were already being looked out for Jeff....

Peace

177 posted on 11/10/2001 5:21:51 AM PST by Eustace
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To: Eustace
It was GREAT seeing you and your wife Rick. I am comforted regarding the future of our nation knowing that their are families and individuals like you folks all over this nation. Irrespective of what conditions overtake us all, I have absolute faith that liberty will surive and be strengthened as a result of this fact.

We may not know all of the details, and we may make our mistakes ... but the commitment to liberty and the principles upon which it is founded are alive and well in America. Any enemy, foreign or domestic makes a serious, fatal mistake in doubing the existance or strength of that resolve.

Again, thanks for the time, the convseration, the friendship and the "feed" there.

Hope you enjoy the book when you get it.

178 posted on 11/10/2001 9:57:06 AM PST by Jeff Head
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To: John R. (Bob) Locke; Eustace; Dukie
Brother Locke, thanks for the time there in Cheyenne. It was GREAT seeing you again. We look forward to the time you can get out to IDaho and visit.

As I told Rick, there are millions of good solid Americans all over this country who are awake and will not let liberty die. Whether through a great awakening and revival spiirit, or otherwise, I am convinced that liberty and constituional principle will be restored to this land.

We (Jared and I) got here safe and sound about 2:30 AM this AM. We went 1750 miles in 30 elapsed hours with 2 hours sleep, and 2 hours stop visiting our friends en route ... so 26 hours travel time.

Tonight, Freeper Michael Gallutia will visit with us. He's coming down from Michigan.

All of you ... I can;t say how neat it is to hold and look into the innocent, intelligent, aware eyes of a new grandson. Like having your own, or helping any of your family and being a part of the rearing and teaching of that generation (sons, daughters, nephews, nieces), grandchildren are what it is all about. I don;t mind telling you, on more than a few occassions today, I have had to rub the sand out of my eyes that was causing them to well up.

Humbling, sweet, amazing, miraculous and worthy of the greatest of gratitude fto and for a merciful Father in Heaven.

179 posted on 11/10/2001 10:04:48 AM PST by Jeff Head
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To: ashrad
Been very involved with this project. It's been very time consuming and very gratifying.

Hope you get a chance to order one. I believe you'd really enjoy the read.

Regards.

180 posted on 11/10/2001 10:07:12 AM PST by Jeff Head
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