The Science of Forever – LIVE!!

Greetings! Many thanks go out to publisher Steve Cawte and Impspired for publishing my new collection of poems “The Science of Forever.” This is my 20th published book and tenth by Steve. I’m incredibly thankful for not only Steve’s support but for the support of everyone else who likes my work. Thank you all so

Jim’s Storytime – Is There Such A Thing As True Love?

Greetings! Welcome to another edition of Jim’s Storytime! Today’s story comes from my collection “Old Man Jasperson and Other Stories” published last year by Gill James and Bridge House Publishing. I hope you enjoy it 🙂

Eye of the Beholder Review – Victoria Bucknell

Greetings! Many thanks go out to Victoria Bucknell who runs a wonderful blog “Books By Your Beside” where she reviews books. This was a lovely review and much appreciated. Thank you so much, Victoria! “Thanks to Jim for a gifted copy of his new novella in return for an honest review. Jim has sent me

Eye of the Beholder Review – Peter Astle

Greetings! Many thanks go out to Peter for this wonderful review!! 🙂 “Eye of the Beholder’ is a fabulous read. The premise is totally out there and the story is so well told. The characters are larger than life and the plot moves at a pace. It’s one of those books that are difficult to

Eye of the Beholder Review – PC Darkcliff

Greetings! Many thanks go out to PC Darkcliff for this wonderful review!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, PC!! “I’ve long been a fan of Jim Bates, and I believe that this is his best book yet. Even now, minutes after finishing Eye of the Beholder, I keep reeling and trying to figure out what

Piker Press – Blueberries

Greetings! Many thanks go out to editor Sand for including my poem this week! 🙂 https://www.pikerpress.com/article.php?aID=10164

Jim’s Storytime – Migration

Greetings! Welcome to another edition of Jim’s Storytime. Today story “Migration” comes from my collection “Old Man Jasperson and Other Stories” published last year by Gill James and Bridge House Publishing. I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

CafeLit Serialization – Chapter 8 – Lutetium

Greetings! Many thanks to editor Gill James and her team for serializing my book “Scientific Attraction.” This is chapter 8 of 12. I hope you enjoy it 🙂 https://www.cafelitmagazine.uk/2024/03/scientific-attraction-lutium-by-jim.html

Mad Swirl – The Raft

Greetings! Many thanks to editor Tyler and the other fine folks at Mad Swirl for featuring my story today! The Raft

Jim’s Storytime – Surface Tension

Greetings! Welcome to anther edition of Jim’s Storytime. Today’s story “Surface Tension” comes from my collection “Old Man Jasperson and Other Stories” published last year by Gill James and Bridge House Publishing. I hope you enjoy it 🙂