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James Daniel Ross

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Born
in Cincinnati, The United States
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Joel Rosenberg, Clancy, Crichton, Tolkein, Pratchett,

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February 2008

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A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, James has been an actor, computer tech support operator, historic info-tainment tour guide, armed self defense retailer, automotive petrol attendant, youth entertainment stock replacement specialist, mass market Italian chef, low priority courier, monthly printed media retailer, automotive industry miscellaneous task facilitator, and ditch digger.

The Radiation Angels: The Chimerium Gambit is his first novel.

James Daniel Ross shares a Dream Realm Award with the other others in Breach the Hull, and an EPPIE award with the others appearing in Bad Ass Faeries 2.

Most people are begging him to go back to ditch digging.

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James Daniel Ross I sit down with paper and pencil and just write every bit of fanciful junk that comes into my head. I literally sneeze out words onto the page, nasty …moreI sit down with paper and pencil and just write every bit of fanciful junk that comes into my head. I literally sneeze out words onto the page, nasty and ugly. When the blockage has been removed in this fashion, the story starts coming. That's when I burn the paper and get back to work. Few believe me but it is very helpful.(less)
James Daniel Ross I get to work out a lot of things on paper, turn a lot of negative life experiences into positive ones (or at least make money from them) by putting t…moreI get to work out a lot of things on paper, turn a lot of negative life experiences into positive ones (or at least make money from them) by putting them down and sending them out the door. (less)
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I Know Not (The Legacy of F...

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The Chimerium Gambit (Radia...

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The One Where I Change Direction

It’s been rough. Jobs, house, marriage… everything went wrong one after another.


Well, I’m moving in new directions. I decided to use a new platform to begin my own book club! I am committing myself to writing a short story a month. Every month. Also one novel per year. I am going to be moving on this and going as fast as I can.


I’ve been hurt. I’ve been grieving. Now it’s time to be done and follow

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James Daniel Ross, I Know Not

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Christine Hi James,just dropping by for a visit. I would like to invite you to check out Shadow Forrest Authors for charity and help support illiteracy issues.
http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
We also have a SFA group here on goodreads. Have a great week.
Blessing CJ



Christine Hi James, stopped by to see what's new on your page. Have a great week.
Blessings CJ
Mariard Volume 2 Glass Pawns by Christine Jones

Join shadow forest authors and help stop illiteracy worldwide.
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message 10: by Andrea

Andrea Kulman Hi & thank you for being a friend.


message 9: by D.C.

D.C. Dude here is the story http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...

Thanks for reading man I'll definitly have to check out your books


message 7: by Ilyn

Ilyn Ross Hi James,

How are you? Thank you for being my friend. I wish you all the best for 2009 and always.

Please visit these groups when you have a chance: Happy & Brainy Group, To the Glory of Man, Reason Reigns, and Goodreads Tea Party. Have a marvelous weekend. Warmest regards.


Christopher Hoare Hi James:
With interests in role-playing, Science Fiction, and military theory you should look at retrofuturism. I find it a good platform on which to explore what-ifs.

Christopher Hoare.


Rosemary Thanks for the invite. Happy reading!


Jeannie Faulkner Barber Good day to ya James and thanks for adding me to your friend list!
Smiles,
Jeannie


message 3: by Lisa

Lisa Thanks so much for the friend invite, James!


message 1: by el

el  Caido thanks for the add


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