Nothing like the first hard copy. Wow! That was hard work. I was asked to write it and I did. First thought by teachers and parents will be:
“Just an old guy who has lost touch!” I don’t care though because I wrote it for children. People in high towers often forget whose lives are at stake in education. There is only one task and one goal and we need to remember this fact in all things. Nothing else matters.
When I was asked to write “Education…Through My Mother’s Eyes”, I hesitated but said yes. I was not swayed by any extremists nor did I pad anything. Virtually every word was written carefully while making sure only the facts were presented. It was a huge job pulling the truths out of a world where it seems many people want to bury their heads in the sand or lash out in anger at anyone who disagrees with them. We live in a polarized country in foggy times. Every word was chosen carefully and I had absolutely no mercy on the culprits who tend to bury the rest of the story in a land of make-believe. It is the only book I have written so far that I would say is going to raise some hackles while at the same time bring on some Hallelujah Amens.
I hope so but readers still need to understand that it was created in the calmest and most pleasant way possible. My heart was most certainly in the right place and my potential heroes and benefactors are all children. If any adult thinks it is about them they will be sadly disappointed. It will be released in the fall.
Jim
Just a quick post to let you know that The Valley of Giants has a new look! The new cover has been sent to the printer and will be available in a day or so! Here’s a sneak peek!
I am working on my sixth book and then moving on to “Education: Through My Mothers Eyes”. Many truths will be revealed as she travels through time. I know her story and also know what she would want me to say. This book will be written in first person and will begin in 1910. There will be no bashing of teachers involved but just a brilliant woman watching and working with the changes in education and life as time has passed. Its entire content will be based on what I know her opinions and experiences would be. Wondering why “Vigilante Justice”, “Sharp Shooter” and “Straight from the Heart, Born to be Me” are getting no hits. Many readers say the Sharpshooter is the best of my books. I find that interesting. It deals with reality so I suppose this could be a good reason. Also learning how to blog because I’ve never done it before. Absolutely elated with this whole new phase in my life.
Spring beaver and muskrat trapping just around the corner. I need their furs to make cozies to keep summer drinks cool.
Just received some really positive reviews from the Phillipines. A friend of mine went there and gave some to people who would read them. It takes more than a days pay to buy one so the readers appreciated them. It’s just cool knowing that I now know my books are in five countries. I believe I’m an honest person and the research and plan for attracting an audience through positive interaction is difficult by times. Negativity turns readers off for good reason. I am convinced that the truth and the whole truth can be presented through interaction of characters who are willing to discuss rather than bash. Humour also helps. I’ve learned how important it is to put forth an all out effort into positivity rather than grumbling. It is a fact that I do not want to leave this world as a grumbltonian.
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