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James W. Aries

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Growing up in Shelton, Washington, a small mill town, I never dreamed or desired to become a writer. My dad was a teacher and my mom worked for the forest services. My life revolved around getting into trouble with my best friends and picking on my little sister. I didn’t love school, but I didn’t hate it. That said, I did NOT enjoy reading. I never read books for fun, avoided reading for school, and never willingly ventured into a bookstore. Writing, however, was my true nemesis. I was horrible at spelling and any attempt at writing left me frustrated. I preferred spending my time on the basketball court and baseball diamond.

Two years at community college served to develop my passion toward sports, but did not alter my feelings toward read
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James W. Aries I’m so excited you liked the story! I have written the first draft of the second book in a few journals and am typing it into my computer now. I am tw…moreI’m so excited you liked the story! I have written the first draft of the second book in a few journals and am typing it into my computer now. I am two-thirds of the way through them. I wish I could say I could have book two finished in three months, but it will probably be more like ten to twelve months. I will keep my blog (jamesaries.wordpress.com) updated with my progress. Thanks for reading! (less)
James W. Aries After college, in attempt to keep in contact more, one of my former roommates started a story, and set out the challenge that each of us add on piece …moreAfter college, in attempt to keep in contact more, one of my former roommates started a story, and set out the challenge that each of us add on piece to it before sending it on. I enjoyed writing at first, but quickly realized that I loved it. I had developed a plot line and grown to love the characters. Unfortunately, in one fatal email they were mauled and their path was changed to an unknown future.

I soon realized that I wanted to write my own story, the story I would have wanted to read as a kid. I knew it had to be a fantasy story since I had always enjoyed those stories in cartoons, movies, and more recently in books. I also knew it had to incorporate what kids love: swords, fighting, strange creatures, lovable characters, and a villainous king. The plot had to be full of surprising twists and turns to keep reluctant readers hooked.

Verve Stones (The Legend of Spoon: Book 1) is now the story I would have loved to read as a child. I believe in this story wholeheartedly. I’m positive others will enjoy it, too.(less)
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