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Many thanks to editor Janet K. for including one of my Periodic Stories in the month’s edition! 🙂
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Jim’s Storytime – At the Platte River Motel
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Welcome to another edition of Jim’ Storytime. Today’s story is “At the Platte River Motel.” It 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 🙂
The Science of Forever – LIVE!!
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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 much. And, Steve, words can not convey how much you and your support mean to me. YOU ARE THE BEST!!
Jim’s Storytime – Is There Such A Thing As True Love?
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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
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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 a couple of his works over the years and they’ve all been very interesting reads, and so I’m always keen hen he has a new one.
I also like that it’s a novella, which meant I could read it really quickly between jobs. It also has fairly short chapters which is always a bonus in my eyes.
When Jim sent it to me, I didn’t twig at first the sci-fi elements to it. I thought it was “just” a piece of contemporary fiction, a dialogue between characters as it were, so that was a nice surprise. He marries the mundane and the fantastical well. It’s identifiable and familiar but with an extra layer.
There is a lot in a very small space. Love, friendship, hate, loneliness, abandonment, abuse, trust, trauma, fantasy – there’s a lot, but on the whole it doesn’t feel overloaded.
Some of the dialogue is a bit stilted. It doesn’t negatively affect the story as such, but at times it isn’t very natural and you are reminded you’re reading a book rather than listening to a conversation; it doesn’t flow as naturally as I would have liked.
I read a review that said there was a great twist ending. Personally, I wouldn’t say it’s a twist as such, but it is very well done and I think worked well in the context of the rest of the book.
Even after finishing it, I kept thinking about it, and that’s always a sign of a good story for me.
Jim’s books aren’t necessarily ones I’d have chosen to read off my own back, just going on my personal tastes, but I’m glad he’s found me because they’re really quite interesting.”
Eye of the Beholder Review – Peter Astle
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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 put down. The main character, Herm, is traveling north to meet Commander Donner, from the planet Xylan. Herm’s girlfriend Jena – along with two of her friends – go to meet him. Adventures abound, including Herm being arrested by the police. Herm believes he is an alien and he’s on a mission. I highly recommend ‘Eye of the Beholder’ to everyone. It’s a road-trip story with a delicious twist at the end.”
Eye of the Beholder Review – PC Darkcliff
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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 exactly has happened, which is the best thing a work of fiction can give you.
This book has got everything you can expect from this type of story, and you will love the good guys and curse the bad ones to hell. It’s a story of love, hate, abuse, and perseverance. Besides, there is a twist that will make your head spin.
Highly recommended!”
Piker Press – Blueberries
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Many thanks go out to editor Sand for including my poem this week! 🙂
Jim’s Storytime – Migration
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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
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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
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