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J.D. Cunegan

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Fiction is the weapon I wield against an unjust world I am powerless to change.

J.D. Cunegan has a unique writing style that introduces the reader to his comic book-inspired storytelling and fast-paced prose. A lifelong storyteller with a passion for writing, Cunegan has an extensive background in journalism, media relations, and marketing. Cunegan currently lives in Hampton, Virginia, with his cat, and next to stories, his big passion in life in auto racing. When not hunched in front of a keyboard or with his nose stuck in a book, Cunegan can be found at a racetrack or watching a race on TV.

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J.D. Cunegan Hi, Mike,

Unfortunately, outside of a positive review for BOUNTY, I haven't seen much benefit from OnlineBookClub. Part of that is because so many of t…more
Hi, Mike,

Unfortunately, outside of a positive review for BOUNTY, I haven't seen much benefit from OnlineBookClub. Part of that is because so many of the packages and services they offer are so outside my price range (I don't begrudge them their prices, as they need to make money, but I can't afford the vast majority of what they offer). I'm also not a huge fan of paying for a review, but I thought OBC would be a good outlet for promoting my work. Alas, I haven't seen where that's happened.

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J.D. Cunegan Hard to say, because just about every fictional universe I follow is borderline dystopian -- or at least so dangerous that my mere presence there woul…moreHard to say, because just about every fictional universe I follow is borderline dystopian -- or at least so dangerous that my mere presence there would be hazardous to my health. I guess, if I had to choose one, it would probably be the world in Ready Player One -- because the VR realm and the cornucopia of pop culture references would have me feeling right at home.(less)
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The Five Best Books I Read in 2024

So. 2024 was a year, huh?

For a number of reasons, I didn’t read as many books as I wanted. Thanks largely to the annual holiday break that comes with working in higher education, I managed to read 21 books this year. I get that, on average, those 21 books make me a far more prolific reader than most, but I went into 2024 wanting to read far more.

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“I fully expect the police to come after me. To which I have just one thing to say: good luck.”
J.D. Cunegan, Behind the Badge

“So now that you know my truth, let's talk about yours.”
J.D. Cunegan, Blood Ties

“By all means, tell the cops about the crazy robot lady with the black leather body suit and the Kill Bill sword. Hope you like straitjackets.”
J.D. Cunegan, Bounty

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TyCobbsTeeth TyCobbsTeeth Thanks for adding me J.D.
Love your quotes. I look forward to working with you in IACP.
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