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James R. Nelson

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James R. Nelson is the author of 8 mystery novels and one book of short stories. Many of his books take place either in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula or in Florida, where he currently resides.

His Stephen Moorehouse Collection consists of The Butterfly Connection, The Peacock Prophecy, and Menagerie of Broken Dreams.

His Archie Archibald Private Detective series consists of A Crimson Sky for Dying, The Black Orchid Mystery, and Unsafe Harbor.



Mr, Nelson holds a Master's Degree in Education and gives a workshop on "How To Write Your First Novel."
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James R. Nelson I wanted to write a book about things that happened when I lived in Fort Lauderdale and I also wanted to write the 3rd book in the Archie Archibald Pr…moreI wanted to write a book about things that happened when I lived in Fort Lauderdale and I also wanted to write the 3rd book in the Archie Archibald Private Detective series, so I combined the two.(less)
James R. Nelson In 10 years I've never had it. I don't believe in it. I'm always thinking of new things to write.…moreIn 10 years I've never had it. I don't believe in it. I'm always thinking of new things to write.(less)
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The Maze At Four Chimneys

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The Butterfly Conspiracy (T...

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A Crimson Sky For Dying

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Dying To Win

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Fatal Assumptions (The Arch...

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The Black Orchid Mystery (T...

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The Peacock Prophecy: A Ste...

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Unsafe Harbor (The Archie A...

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The House On Turner Lane

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4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions
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Rewrite of The Butterfly Conspiracy

I just spent the last month rewriting my first novel, The Butterfly Conspiracy. I did not change any of the action, characters, or plot. But I did polish it up, worked on the dialog, and corrected some of my "first novel" mistakes. In the end, I ended up with about 50 more pages...not sure how that happened since I really didn't change much. Oh, but I did add a page at the ending. I think the endi Read more of this blog post »
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The Complete Stories
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James Nelson James Nelson said: " Since I do much better writing novels than I do short stories, I thought I would read some stories by one of the best short story writers. She did not disappoint! This is a book worth going back to many times for inspiration. "

 

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