THE RAID: New Fiction from the War On Domestic Terrorism

www.sit-rep.com ^ | February 24, 2002 | Travis McGee

[Travis McGee]

Actually, he's taken while leaning over his teed up golf ball on the 5th hole, getting ready to drive.

So it hits him right in the bald spot. "Instant Watermelon salad".

[Travis McGee]

Yeah, that's awkward useage. Only Rodman is a senator, Sanderson is the Va. Commonwealth's Attorney, but I didn't want to type all that.

In context, the reader and the waiting STU members all know who they are, so I should just say "Rodman and Sanderson" and leave out the titles.

[Travis McGee]

Don't worry, that chapter is only about 2% of the book! It gives the flavor, but very little of the plot away.

If I do self publishing and sell through Amazon and B&N, Xlibris looks pretty good. But I am still pushing for conventional pubishing and distributing for now.

The deep split in American perceptions about the "war on domestic terrorism" is one of the major themes in the book. Check what I wrote in reply 38. Just imagine how the lamestream media would love to have "right wing gun fanatics" as villains! They would accept every govt announcement at face value, since the "enemy" would be one they already hate.

[Travis McGee]

Done!

[Travis McGee]

Of course, hopefully one from a major publishing house, if not, then one from "Joe's Cut-rate Online Self Publishing".

[Travis McGee]

Thought you might like my take on the dark side of secret police operations in the near future.

[Travis McGee]

I certainly hope you get a chance to read it by summer.

[NoCurrentFreeperByThatName]

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[Dukie]

In one word : WOW.

Having been a minor collaborator, I understand what effort goes into creating the level of detail and visual imagery in this excerpt of your book.

Bravo Travis. And thanks for the Bump, Jeff !

[Dukie]

Having been a minor colloaboator on another work...

sheesh ! ....My phaseology inadvertently makes me appear to be claim jumping !!!

[NoCurrentFreeperByThatName]

Outstanding work. I can't wait to read the finished product.

[Wolfie]

I enjoyed your writing, but this is how it goes in the real world: kill a kid, cut a check.

SEPULVEDAS SETTLE FEDERAL LAWSUIT OVER DEATH

The family of an 11-year-old Modesto boy killed during a SWAT raid has agreed to a $450,000 settlement in a lawsuit against the federal government, a lawyer for the family confirmed Tuesday.

[fnord]

tremendous read! put me on your ping list for future glimpses please. When will this be available to buy?

[fnord]

just finished reading the rest at your site ... can't wait for the hard copy. Good luck.

[Badray]

You are as talented as you are lovely and I just love your graphics.

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

Sounds good, it hooked right off.

Should I keep my cell phone turned off now? Should I start sleeping in the daytime and standing the midwatch again?

When can I order the book?

[Cap'n Crunch]

Wow, fantastic! Didn't realize that was yours until I went back and started looking again. I'll be looking forward to the book.

On a side note I've been beating myself up for not staying in for a second enlistment and trying out for Force Recon. Or doing better when I was given the opportunity at 3rd recon bn. Oh well, too soon old, too late smart.

[harpseal]

Outstanding!

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown

[Howie]

"The family of an 11-year-old Modesto boy killed during a SWAT raid has agreed to a $450,000 settlement in a lawsuit against the federal government, a lawyer for the family confirmed Tuesday."

This dude had done the same trick before, let his shotgun go off and kill a handcuffed citizen. The citizens deserve to pay for allowing him to remain in law enforcement, IMHO.

If you or I had done this we would be doing time for our carelessness.

[WALLACE212]

Excellent writing! Get this thing done and published before its required reading for History 101.....

I can't wait for the finished product. Kindly add me to your ping list.