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J.R. Rice
Great story. Good movie too. My go-to werewolf movies are The Howling 1981 (all the sequels suck). Bad Moon, (the book Thor is good too). American Werewolf in London. and Dog Soldiers. All are awesome. The book The Wolfen is great as well (movie sucked).
J.R. Rice
When I was a little boy, my Uncle Jim used to tell me stories about a giant wolf that walked on two legs and liked to eat little children. It was an ongoing tale and he had a new story each time I saw him. He got a kick out of scaring me; I enjoyed it as well. Growing up, I watched every werewolf movie I could find... later in life I decided to start writing my own stories. In chapter 8 of Forgotten Moon, James Clark has a flat tire on Highway 50 in his 1964 Lincoln Continental (my uncles car). This was a nod to my late Uncle Jim. I thought it was fitting that he finally meet the werewolf he told me about in my childhood... turnabout is fair play.
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Who says I spared him?? It's a series; there's more to come.
J.R. Rice
Thank you so much; very kind of you to say. Dark Flyers releases in three days. Hope you enjoy it as well.
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He was just a tertiary character, like dozens of others in the series; personally, I would not bring him back. just move on.
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I was just joking with you. It's one of many, many possibilities. However, people keep secrets at times for the betterment of people they care about. And sometimes, a pilot ... Is just a pilot. Thanks for reading and being a good sport.
J.R. Rice
"Why don't we make it so that he goes home, shoots his father, and joins the Texas Rangers ... something good like that?"
—Teddy Duchamp, Stand by Me
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—Teddy Duchamp, Stand by Me
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J.R. Rice
Brian,
Thanks so much for the kind words. I've never been a patient man, so I'm not the person to ask about that problem, lol. Perhaps you could read some other books. I'm a big fan of James Rollins' early stand alone works, such as Amazonia, Subterranean, and so on.
Also, please friend me on Facebook; it's my main platform where I interact with readers.
Thanks again!
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Thanks so much for the kind words. I've never been a patient man, so I'm not the person to ask about that problem, lol. Perhaps you could read some other books. I'm a big fan of James Rollins' early stand alone works, such as Amazonia, Subterranean, and so on.
Also, please friend me on Facebook; it's my main platform where I interact with readers.
Thanks again!
https://www.facebook.com/JRRiceAuthor
J.R. Rice
The "Return to Bane County" come out in 2026/2027. No spoilers. Thanks for reading.
J.R. Rice
Right now I'm still working on Dark Flyers, it releases Oct 17. I haven't even started Return to Bane County yet. I am an organic writer which means I don't plan everything out ahead of time. I let my characters drive the story. Jackson and the others will return to Bane County after Dark Flyers. What happens then is anyone's guess. Thanks for reading.
J.R. Rice
The brothers' history showed that deadly creatures didn't only exit in Bane County. Plus they were fun to write, and to read. Not every scene needs complete relevance to be entertaining.
J.R. Rice
Dark Flyers: A Jackson Campbell Thriller (Book 2) is a continuing story, and begins on the same exact day as the ending (last page) of Dark Timber: A Jackson Campbell Thriller (Book 1)
If you have read Dark Timber (Book 1), then you know the overall background of the coming story in Book 2, Dark Flyers, e.g., a dead body has been found, and claims of a vampire have been made. We can all guess that the sheriff will investigate, and the story will unfold from there. I don't usually give away a bunch of details in advance. Thank you for reading.
If you have read Dark Timber (Book 1), then you know the overall background of the coming story in Book 2, Dark Flyers, e.g., a dead body has been found, and claims of a vampire have been made. We can all guess that the sheriff will investigate, and the story will unfold from there. I don't usually give away a bunch of details in advance. Thank you for reading.
J.R. Rice
Susan Prophett received a 20-year sentence, so I don't see her returning any time soon. As for the creature's origins, it was touched on a little in Book 4 with the petroglyphs, which were thousands of years old; I may speak further on this in the future. As for a Bane County having an Endgame, I'm unsure at this point. You see, I'm an organic writer, meaning I really don't plan things out. I just sit down and start writing, turning my characters loose to do as they please. I'm as surprised as the next person at what happens sometimes. Thanks.
J.R. Rice
Yes, my upcoming book is Dark Flyers, releasing later this year. Thanks
J.R. Rice
Yes. The red-eyed demon makes an appearance in my upcoming book, and will be a main character, along with Cain, in the following book.
J.R. Rice
Readers love someone to hate. I've always liked an underdog story, the Little guy against the Big guy.
J.R. Rice
Hi,
Bryce McNeel returns as a main character in Dark Flyers, which will be released late this year. Thanks for reading!
Bryce McNeel returns as a main character in Dark Flyers, which will be released late this year. Thanks for reading!
J.R. Rice
Very loosely, yes. Almost all of my ancillary characters are named after real people in movies, books or actual acquaintances. Thanks
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