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Jim Pyra

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As part of his quest to be the most interesting man in the world, Jim Pyra studied with a Zen monastery for two years and continues to practice meditation. He is a certified sommelier, transpersonal hypnotherapist, and Integrated Imagery Regression Hypnotist. He has been trained in gourmet cooking, as a Company Security Officer, and in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. He has started and managed many small businesses, has been a landlord, and COO of a public company. He loves animals, good food, fine wine, heavy metal, opera, and travels widely.

In his spare time he reviews restaurants, writes fiction, takes care of horses and greyhounds, and enjoys life with his life and business partner Karen. Formerly a resident of Nova Scoti
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Jim Pyra He ended his life by his own hand without ever having told her of his love. She never even knew he existed.
Jim Pyra I would travel to the world of my Red Robe series and study in the spires of Kmt.
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Existential Fantasy?

What the heck is Existential fantasy? Aside from a fantastic yarn featuring witches, pirates, exotic locations, and amazing adventure, The Adept Saga unfolds in a place where it is never completely clear to the reader or to the characters themselves whether they are existing in a real physical location or in some other state. There are various specific locations that provide the setting for the ac Read more of this blog post »
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Kincaid by Jim Pyra
"Adventure from the past and present

Reading this adventure which takes place in my hometown (Halifax, Nova Scotia) as well as in one of my favorite cities (Venice) was an enjoyable literary thrill. It took me back to a younger time when I regularly re" Read more of this review »
Kincaid by Jim Pyra
"First of all, I love that this tale is set, for the most part, in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia, a city I know very well.
Whether or not you believe in past lives yourself will not prevent you from enjoying this book’s twists and turns. It was a pag" Read more of this review »
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"A fast paced adventure story... with many unexpected twists! Thoroughly enjoyed it. I still have some unanswered questions which leaves me hopeful for a sequel. "
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