tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.comments2019-03-17T08:40:41.828-07:00The thoughts of Wilson James, author.Wilson Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15159372304872302551noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-18284780121169120982019-03-17T08:40:41.828-07:002019-03-17T08:40:41.828-07:00Thanks for your note, Les.
Given the option, I als...Thanks for your note, Les.<br />Given the option, I also have a preference for print books. However, with my extensive traveling, I have come to appreciate the ability to take hundreds of books in my devices.<br />As for your interest in my books, I thank you most sincerely. Three of my titles are available in print from Amazon - "Playing the Baseball Card", "Aiden's Arrival: Honor Before Gold", and "Sons and Brothers in Seattle." You can find them by clicking the Amazon logo, above. <br />Happy Reading, <br />Wil.Wilson Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159372304872302551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-14264274168206666522019-03-13T23:04:33.303-07:002019-03-13T23:04:33.303-07:00I was reading your comments regarding one of my fa...I was reading your comments regarding one of my favourite authors Douglas Reeman and totally agree with you regarding his character Bolitho. So I thought I would like to see what your writing is like but I don't do E-books, I feel they lack a soul there's something magical about holding and physically turning the pages to see the next part of the story (it mY sound daft but to just scroll through the pages gives me no joy). With this inimd I would like to know is the titles of any real books youvyo had published so I can look out for them next time I go hunting for books?<br />Many thanks<br />LesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381139434340049778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-5904268662249434672014-08-31T07:59:05.255-07:002014-08-31T07:59:05.255-07:00I read this last year and love it still!
Is there ...I read this last year and love it still!<br />Is there a sequel?<br /><br />From your fan in Malaysia,<br /><br />ZaraZara J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16794006035646099418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-51435348581888410142013-02-01T10:22:58.391-08:002013-02-01T10:22:58.391-08:00I absolutely agree about the 'best part,' ...I absolutely agree about the 'best part,' Jim. I know that any positive notes and emails about your writing are well deserved.<br /><br />I recall the first time someone let me know that one of my books had inspired them. It really affected me deeply, and I am still in awe at some of the amazing feedback I've received since then. It is incredible to think we can influence lives with our writing. <br /><br />Really appreciate your comment, Jim. Thanks!Wilson Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159372304872302551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-90885201925026182882013-01-31T04:48:06.147-08:002013-01-31T04:48:06.147-08:00So true, Wil.
I find I write for some of the same...So true, Wil.<br /><br />I find I write for some of the same reasons. The best part is when I get notes and emails from those whose lives I've touched.<br /><br />Keep up the great work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10776300437608514246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-35425257353973079142012-03-22T09:31:49.244-07:002012-03-22T09:31:49.244-07:00I think that all of us are on the lookout for reas...I think that all of us are on the lookout for reasonably-priced (or even free) eBooks, and for the best way of reading them. I actually started out using eReading apps on my laptop, but I've become a convert to small devices such as the Kindle, or the Nook, or my new favorite Tab. <br /><br />I'll have to have a look at 'All you can books' and see what that might offer to interest me. <br /><br />Thanks for the feedback, and the info.<br /><br /><i>Wil</i>Wilson Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159372304872302551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-42823236871871960662012-03-20T00:36:09.418-07:002012-03-20T00:36:09.418-07:00I don't have none of them... mine is a Sony, b...I don't have none of them... mine is a Sony, but I absolutely love it, because I can read my favorite books downloaded from <a href="http://allyoucanbooks.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow">All you can books</a>. Also, it has so many great, interesting features and the price was reasonable. I don't regret that I've bought it, but who knows maybe I'll buy one of these to see the difference.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129205815474143828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-41163907354349876452012-01-22T04:43:51.328-08:002012-01-22T04:43:51.328-08:00A fellow named James Higham wrote a good piece in ...A fellow named James Higham wrote a good piece in his blog; http://nourishingobscurity.com<br /><br />He wrote about Laura's issues with authorities, and about some of the solo round-the-world sailors who preceded her. I added the following comment:<br /><br />The last few years have indeed been great for armchair adventurers, with the ability to keep track (in almost real time, allowing for difficulties of blogging from sea) of the round-the-world young sailors you’ve named, starting with Zac Sunderland. It’s been a privilege to follow all of them, many of whom took their inspiration from Robin Lee Graham. In some cases, particularly including Laura, these young people have found the battle against authorities worse than the battle against the oceans of the world.Wilson Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159372304872302551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-29985320882302457722011-11-01T09:59:17.403-07:002011-11-01T09:59:17.403-07:00Update of Playing the Baseball Card listing on Bar...Update of <b><i>Playing the Baseball Card</i></b> listing on Barnes and Noble: November 1st... now 33 ratings and still an overall average of 4 stars!Wilson Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159372304872302551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-57116541620196178932011-08-08T23:16:39.945-07:002011-08-08T23:16:39.945-07:00Sorry my reply is delayed a couple of days. Too m...Sorry my reply is delayed a couple of days. Too much travel.<br /><br />I've been really happy with using e-reader software, as I've embraced eBooks for my own reading enjoyment, but more importantly I think our target reading audience are the type who are more likely to read eBooks than print books. While I enjoy print books, I enjoy even more the idea of being able to carry hundreds of books in my laptop. I travel quite a bit (including overseas by air), and being able to take hundreds of books with me is wonderful.<br /><br />As to using my review for the print version of Kendall's Storm, I'd be happy to allow that, and I will contact you to discuss further. I'd also welcome the opportunity to have a look at the revisions, at your convenience. <br /><br />Wishing you all the best with your writing,Wilson Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159372304872302551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-34282119893274996902011-08-04T18:25:19.610-07:002011-08-04T18:25:19.610-07:00Good information. I've held off getting e-book...Good information. I've held off getting e-books because I don't have an e-reader. Maybe I'll try the Mobi software on my computer just for special books I want to view — like yours. I think we have the same goal in writing for about the same audience. <br /><br />Wilson, please contact me (janet@ravenpublishing.net). I'd like to discuss permission for using your review of Kendall's Storm, e-edition, on the cover of the print edition. (which has seen some revisions that I'd be happy to share with you.)Janet Muirhead Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180825440903874294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-29338192670738972152010-04-11T08:59:37.620-07:002010-04-11T08:59:37.620-07:00How wonderful for you and it shows the power of Sm...How wonderful for you and it shows the power of Smashwords. As a new user it is encouraging to hear. It sounds like you sail to the Powell River area. Next time you are in town let us know. There's so much more here than our spectacular ocean. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-30710059777229724662010-03-26T11:01:08.426-07:002010-03-26T11:01:08.426-07:00Thanks for this comment, Susan. I have to say tha...Thanks for this comment, Susan. I have to say that I’m energized and awestruck, but somewhat humbled, by this bit of success. The idea that so many people are looking at my work most certainly intimidates me.<br /><br />I see that you've got a lot of writing behind you, Susan, and I'm impressed that you've chosen to write about the great musician, Leroy 'Hog' Cooper. Good luck with your continuing reiterations; I'm sure you'll come to a successful conclusion and complete the book to your own satisfaction. Knowing when it's done is certainly not easy, I've found.<br /><br />As to your question about speaking to young adults and writing for them, I'm not entirely sure what my answer is. I could say that I just do it, but that's not an answer.<br /><br />I suppose listening is key; listening and observing. More importantly, though, is the way I try to put myself into the minds of my characters when I write. What would go through the mind of a younger person in a classroom, trying to cope where they don't fit in? What about a young person all alone on a long bus trip; what goes through their mind and how do they deal with things that happen?<br /><br />How about a character, a young person, who happens on a winter accident scene with his younger brother? With no adults around to do anything; what does the young person do and how do they deal with the situation? How do they deal with the conflict of knowing that their way of life may well be in jeopardy if they get involved? Will they do the right thing?<br /><br />I guess one of the things I know is that young people are able to do much, much more than the ‘adult world’ gives them credit for. Many young people constantly feel that they have to prove themselves, and many of them consider it unfair that adults judge them so harshly as a group without giving them a chance as individuals.<br /><br />I guess I write about what I know could happen, and what I want to happen. I write for myself. I am hopeful that many people will like my stories, but in the end, I’m writing the stories I want.<br /><br />This has been a rather long-winded response to the comment and the question, but it’s not something I’d really thought about in this way before today, and I’m glad to have had the chance to think about it and respond.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br /><i><b>Wil</b></i>Wilson Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159372304872302551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-30427253395547353552010-03-25T08:03:52.232-07:002010-03-25T08:03:52.232-07:00Wil, congrats on your success at smashwords. I am ...Wil, congrats on your success at smashwords. I am planning to go that way as soon as I finish the 3rd reiteration of my book. Will this ever end???? As of yesterday, I have a plan, so maybe someday. <br /><br />How do you even learn to speak to Young Adults, let alone write for them?Susan Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076064230626935030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-88258203333679218462010-01-25T09:46:21.369-08:002010-01-25T09:46:21.369-08:00Answered your note, Susan! Thanks for the comment...Answered your note, Susan! Thanks for the comment.Wilson Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159372304872302551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219074813807045010.post-91958377151336843952010-01-24T02:58:15.988-08:002010-01-24T02:58:15.988-08:00Hi Wil - thanks for the comment you left on my Onl...Hi Wil - thanks for the comment you left on my Online Novels blog. Would you please email me at online.novels@gmail.com? I have some questions.<br /><br />Sincerely, Susan CrealockCrealockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709046639127818517noreply@blogger.com