When I write, I tend to do it everywhere but at the computer. But there are times when I do need to sit down and put it all into Microsoft Word.
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THE WINNER - AUDIO
Listen to author Jim W. Coleman read a story from his latest book Level Heads XE: The Deluxe Edition
LEVEL HEADS II
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LATEST PHOTOBLOG
We have a huge bag of peanuts in our garage as we have a half dozen hungry squirrels on the property and squirrel feeders out along the perimeters. While rebuilding a motor today, I heard a noise behind me and caught this little chipmunk in the act of raiding the peanut stash! Good thing Churchie the Devil Cat was outside at the time. :)
WASHINGTON STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION I am blogging the Washington State Republican Convention as it happens. The blog details the procedings and events, and comes with great photos. I also offer some of my own opinions on the procedings and the party, and I will tell you at the outset that my views are sometimes controversial, even in my own party. But that's the beauty of the system - we can have differing views but still keep moving in the same direction, without disruption and discord.
www.untangledup.com.
THE NAKED ASTRONOMER I have recently launched a new website dedicated to exposing the wonders of the heavens to those who may never have taken the time to look. The site offers tips and information on how to get into the fascinating hobby without having to spend a fortune, or be intimidated by those with bigger telescopes. Size really doesn't matter - there is something for everyone here. Take a sneak peek by visiting
www.thenakedastronomer.com.
CALLING ALL FRIENDS! Yes, Myspace.com is kinda juvenile. But I had to make a spot there
so that no one else could have the name. As Ffred Gomez so aptly says: "I could be yuor (sic) Ffred."
www.myspace.com/jimwcoleman.
SNEAK PEEK AT LATEST WRITING
There is a lot of buzz among my fans and associates about what is commonly being referred to as 'my Alzheimers story.' The name of the story is "Tonia's Coming" and it will appear in my upcoming book "Level Heads II" - sequel to "Level Heads." If you like what you preview here, be sure to pick up a copy of "Level Heads" so you don't get behind on all this. :) Enjoy this preview:
"I am my mother's uncle," Ron Kearney said by way of introduction, nodding congenially as he spoke, showing every bit of his trademark politeness that had won him scores of friends and lovers throughout his fifty-eight years of life. He stood in the foyer of his home, wearing colorful cartoon boxer shorts and a threadbare undershirt. Having always been one to favor bright colors and the absurd, his shorts depicted hundreds of colorful marshmallow shapes with the words "Magically Delicious" emblazoned over the back side.
WHICH BOOK SHOULD I READ FIRST? Buying a book from an author you've never heard of can be risky in terms of money and time. Not everyone has the same tastes and individual reading experiences are all unique. If you are new to my books, I would recommend you start with LEVEL HEADS XE: THE DELUXE EDITION. This, a collection of short stories, also has sample chapters from my other novels, giving you a good sampling of my writing. The stories range from humorous to intriguing to definitely creepy.
THE READING ROOM Did someone tell you that the best things in life aren't free? I'm here to tell you that they are! Here, in the "Reading Room" you can read some of my writing and get a feel for my style without having to type in a debit card number on amazon.com. Of course, it is my hope that you will want to read more and that you will use the easy purchase links on this site to get your very own copies of the books! If you haven't done your good deed for today, buy a book. You'll be doing something good for yourself and for me as well. And if you run into me while you're out and about, I'll be happy to sign your books!
To start, I offer you a short story from my book "Level Heads."
This story, The Winner is a fictional piece loosely based on an actual event, as are all my stories.
The Haggle, a humorous look at the realities of purchasing a new car or truck, is a story we all can identify with. And if you think your husband is a chauvenistic @#%$#@, this is your story. But, on the other hand, if you think he's a saint, this story will let you know how men really are when they set their sights on something they really shouldn't be getting.
WHAT'S COMING IN 2008 2008 will be a busy year for me. After not publishing a new book in 2007, I have two books planned for 2008, and fans are already excited about both (some are even previewing!). The first, OMENS II: THE ROGUE is the first sequel I've written to any of my existing books. The second, LEVEL HEADS II, is yet another collection of short stories, all along the The Twilight Zone theme, and a perfect volume to follow my original work. Samples from both books are available on this website.
LATEST UNTANGLEDUP BLOG ENTRY June 08, 2008
06/08/08 - HILLARY AND THE GLASS CEILING
So, Hillary Clinton believes that the reason she did not win the nomination for the Democratic party is because ... she's a woman. She slammed into that "glass ceiling" with sufficient force to put 18 million cracks in it. From my perspective, that whole mindset is pre-nineties, and we don't need a leader who lives that far in the past. African Americans face significantly more discrimination, more stereotyping and more barriers than do today's women, but Barack made it. And if he hadn't I doubt he would have blamed it on race. I know why Hillary didn't win the nomination, and it has nothing to do with any "glass ceiling" ...
Willie Nelson signs "Permanently Lonely," while Jim W. Coleman watches.
Star Trek's "Sulu," George Takai, signs a Jim W. Coleman art print, "To Boldly Go."
Star Trek Klingons Gowran and Martok with Jim W. Coleman art print.
WHAT? NO ADS?!?!! No ads, and I'm proud to say that. You came here to buy a book, not to find out how to make your debt work for you, or how to get a bigger body part or how to get a Bremerton mortgage with your eyes closed. I sell books, and you are a consumer. You are my customer, and I'm hoping to keep you here long enough to convince you that one of my books could be your next great read. I'm not about prostituting my work for a nickel a click just to send you off on some wild goose chase or to help you get your identity stolen by some smuckster. I don't need ad revenue. What I need is to build a reading audience and a growing fan base. I encourage you to join those ranks, and to visit this site often. I am deeply grateful to all who do. Thank you.
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Jim W. Coleman is an accomplished author and artist from Port Orchard, Washington, a small community directly across the Puget Sound from Seattle.
Jim W. Coleman is an accomplished author and artist from Port Orchard, Washington, a small community directly across the Puget Sound from Seattle.
