The Cat in the Hat

A few years ago, I bought my sister, Kathy, The Cat in the Hat, and challenged her to finish it within a year. She failed. Yet, I was given possibly the greatest compliment an author can get, and it came from my sister, Kathy. She called up and said, that with twenty pages to go in Substitute Wizard, she wanted to stop reading. That is right--she was reading a novel, my novel, and she told me she wanted to stop reading. What a wonderful compliment for an author. I think you know: she wanted to stop reading because she didn't want the story to end. What greater compliment can an author get? She didn't want the story to end, and this is from a lady that does not sit down often to do anything let alone read. I am so overjoyed with being able to create such a story that would want my sister to quit it . . . because she was enjoying it so much. So I say to you sister, I see why it took you so long to finish The Cat in the Hat, you didn't want it to end.

Fluidity

It has been a wonderful first few weeks now that SW is out. I have received some encouraging feedback from many who have begun to read the book. I must say that the comments on the writing itself have been extra-special. My son's Cub Scout leader said the writing is fluid. I take pride in such an observation. I worked many hours (quite a bit of rewriting) crafting prose that express information, move story, and create mood, yet engage the ear and interest the intellect. I hope I have achieved it with SW. To those that have commented on the writing itself with positive remarks, I thank you. I hope you enjoy the story as well.

Jim

Finishing . . .

I am so glad to have this opportunity to write to those interested in my book. A few of you have asked what it takes to finally finish writing. Well, it takes a start. Second to that, a firm goal is really what makes a difference. My wife gave me the gift of self-publishing for my birthday in 08. Once the money was outlaid, I really felt deadlines and I overcame that twenty minutes of "getting started" fiddling everytime I was getting started on a rewrite or an edit. This turned into a serious venture because it was now beyond a hobby or a life goal--it was real. So I say to you my friends who have asked: if you are serious about writing and finishing writing, seeing your project for sale--invest. Invest your money. It is a great motivator.


Jim

Up and Running

I would like to thank all of you who have purchased my book in the last week, but most of all, I would like to thank all of you who have wished me success. I hope I will hear from all of you in the coming weeks, when you have had time to enjoy the novel.
A special thanks to my sister, Kathy, who purchased a whole flock of books as Christmas presents.
A special thanks to my sister-in-law, Terry, who created my website.
A special thanks to my wife, who has really organized it all.


Thaks, thanks, thanks.

Book Release

The book is now available on Amazon.com.  To purchase, simply click on the BUY THE BOOK link to the right!