J.R. VIKSE
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Internal Arguments

7/31/2013

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Please enjoy this hilarious video regarding the impetus to write and the not-so-secret ambition so many writers have of immediate success. The arguments certainly sound familiar to me, my brain has them with itself at least once a day...
J.R. Vikse
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What's in a Name?

7/28/2013

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Now that we've released the title for book one in The Keeper Chronicles, I thought I'd jot down a little note on the process of how I go about naming a work of fiction. It may seem strange, but often-times the title is the first thing to come to me. This was the case with my last novel, The Lazy Postman. I thought of the title and wondered what that book would be about, and then curiosity got the best of me, so I wrote it. Other times the title comes later, but is easy to pick; it just seems to work. Sometimes, however, the title can be tricky. That is the way it was with Playing with Fire. It took ages to come up with a title that was factually and thematically relevant to the story, the characters, and the series as a whole. In the end, it was a suggestion from a friend that finally broke through, and I'm very excited to announce the title once and for all!
In my upcoming short story collection, Fictions of Questionable Length, there is a final chapter that discusses the history of each of the stories; how they were inspired, why they were written, how they were titled, etc., so if you enjoy "Behind the Scenes" insights into the creation of what you read, be sure to watch out for it in early 2014!
Playing with Fire will be released in September, 2013.
J.R. Vikse
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Turning Paper into Kindling 

7/21/2013

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There's nothing quite like publishing your first book. Holding your own physical copy of your own writing in your own hands is a powerful experience, and was one of the reasons I wanted to publish in paperback before joining the wave of the future. But soon after The Lazy Postman was released, I started to get that question of the modern era: "When are you going to make it an e-book?"
Well, the time has come! Thanks to Stuart Ford (of Stuart Ford Design & Artwork, UK) who did the e-book manuscript design, The Lazy Postman is now available on Kindle from most Amazon sites, including .com, .ca, .co.uk, etc. If you have an Apple (iPad, etc.), or Android device, simply download the free Kindle App to view the book on your reader!
So, if you've been waiting for your chance to read The Lazy Postman on-screen, the moment has come! Head to our "Shop" page to find a copy, and enjoy!
J.R. Vikse
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Welcome to Our Website!

7/15/2013

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We're up and running! It's very exciting for us to have this new way of connecting with you all. Make sure to keep an eye on what's new and upcoming on our "News" page, where we'll be making all sorts of great announcements over the next few months! (See what's there now for a taste!) If you're interested in finding out more about J.R. Vikse and his work, take a look at the "About the Author" page, or get in touch with us via "Contact." You can also find his Facebook author page and Twitter account using the links above, and of course, we'll provide you with easy access to reviews on Jason's work, and shopping, in case you need an extra copy or two! In "Links," you'll find lists of some of Jason's favourite authors and books, as well as some helpful sites if you're considering taking the leap and publishing yourself! Here in "Notes From the Author," we'll be sending on some thoughts and updates from Jason, as well as some Behind the Scenes features and interviews, so keep checking, and keep reading!
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  • Home
  • Bio
  • Works
    • The Lazy Postman
    • The Tranthaean Adventures >
      • To Fly Within the Clouds
      • The History Collector
      • The Varas Stones Trilogy >
        • The Golden Fleece
      • The Pirate Queens
      • The Keeper Chronicles Trilogy >
        • Playing with Fire
        • Running to Ground
        • Reaping the Whirlwind
      • Legends of Tranthaea
    • Fictions of Questionable Length
    • The Munsen Street Drive-In Theatre (& Tie Factory)
    • Pious
    • Stage Works >
      • Beyond Belief
      • The Space Between
      • West of Amchitka Lies the End of the World
      • White Out
  • Beyond the Page
    • Book Trailers
    • Contests
    • Excerpts >
      • The Lazy Postman
      • Playing with Fire
      • Running to Ground
      • Reaping the Whirlwind
      • Legends of Tranthaea
      • The History Collector
      • The Golden Fleece
      • The Munsen Street Drive-In Theatre (& Tie Factory)
      • Fictions of Questionable Length
      • West of Amchitka Lies the End of the World
      • White Out
    • The Tranthaean Adventures: The e-ppendices >
      • Maps of Tranthaea
      • Glossary of Terms
      • Researching Reality
      • Suggested Reading Order
    • Shareable Media
  • Notes
    • Author Blog
    • Interviews >
      • Awesome Gang Interview
      • BookGoodies Interview
      • Book Reader Magazine Interview
      • Creativity @ Work Interview
      • Fire Your Mentor Interview
      • Free e-Books Daily Interview
      • Julia Theim Interview
      • Mrs. Gamgee (Part 1) Interview
      • Mrs. Gamgee (Part 2) Interview
      • Tempest Works
      • Zürich Comedy Club Interview
  • Reviews
  • Shop
  • Links
  • Connect
    • Appearances
    • Contact