The Devil Fights Back
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Comment from lyenochka
Oh no! Fran was suspended? I guess you'll show us why. But I think she shouldn't share anything secret with Dana, who could cause trouble for Brian and his invention.
As for kudzu, it's a kind of arrowroot and is edible and nutritious! Americans never learned to eat to before it took over!
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Oh no! Fran was suspended? I guess you'll show us why. But I think she shouldn't share anything secret with Dana, who could cause trouble for Brian and his invention.
As for kudzu, it's a kind of arrowroot and is edible and nutritious! Americans never learned to eat to before it took over!
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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You won't have to wait too long to find out why she was suspended. It will make perfect sense when you find out.
I never knew kudzu was edible. I wonder what it tastes like? We sure have enough of it around here in North Carolina!
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It's called Japanese arrowroot. Koreans call it chilk. Kudzu is the Japanese word. It's full of starch and you can make a chewy noodle from it as well as other things.
Comment from Wendy G
Very well written. You reveal information about both through their meeting and dialogue, and then at th end drop the bombshell that she was suspended from the FBI - and of course that immediately makes us want to read more. A great hook. Count me in. I can see some twists and turns re where this relationship might lead. Fine writing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Very well written. You reveal information about both through their meeting and dialogue, and then at th end drop the bombshell that she was suspended from the FBI - and of course that immediately makes us want to read more. A great hook. Count me in. I can see some twists and turns re where this relationship might lead. Fine writing.
Wendy
Comment Written 05-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, Wendy, and for those 6 stars too. I'm happy to have you along for this ride too. Fran's suspension will make complete sense in the next chapter. What she will do in her time off is the real question.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Jim.
This story has an interesting introduction. You've presented the reader with two self assured, confident women who are sizing each other up. The opening dialogue was interesting from both and certainly leads do what I believe could be some intrigue. To understand the relationship these two have through jobs and other people is a bit revealing even at the beginning. There's potential for crossed swords or crossed purposes as the story moves on.
Robert
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Hello Jim.
This story has an interesting introduction. You've presented the reader with two self assured, confident women who are sizing each other up. The opening dialogue was interesting from both and certainly leads do what I believe could be some intrigue. To understand the relationship these two have through jobs and other people is a bit revealing even at the beginning. There's potential for crossed swords or crossed purposes as the story moves on.
Robert
Comment Written 05-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, Robert. Yes, definitely potential for crossed swords here. Will they become friends or foes? That's the question. There will be one more in the mix who we'll meet soon.
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You're welcome, Jim.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Firstly, Jim, well done for getting this sequel to us so quickly. You certainly hit the ground running and we're right back in the story, albeit from a different perspective. I like the way you've done this because Fran was always a character we warmed to and could trust for her integrity. Now we see she's met a very forthright woman working for a Big Pharma company who's clearly going to be plotting to undermine Brian's invention. Fran will need to use her specialism to discover more (I knew you didn't give her that job for nothing in the first book!) and she will have the time now that she's suspended ....but what for? Intriguing, Jim, and a faultless, entertaining introduction which is sounding very inviting. Well done! Debbie
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Firstly, Jim, well done for getting this sequel to us so quickly. You certainly hit the ground running and we're right back in the story, albeit from a different perspective. I like the way you've done this because Fran was always a character we warmed to and could trust for her integrity. Now we see she's met a very forthright woman working for a Big Pharma company who's clearly going to be plotting to undermine Brian's invention. Fran will need to use her specialism to discover more (I knew you didn't give her that job for nothing in the first book!) and she will have the time now that she's suspended ....but what for? Intriguing, Jim, and a faultless, entertaining introduction which is sounding very inviting. Well done! Debbie
Comment Written 05-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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I'm so happy to have you along again for this ride, Debbie. This story will be more of an action-adventure tale, although I'll still devote a lot of time to character issues with some fun parts too. You'll get to see a few old friends from other stories too who work their way into the plot.
You've asked the key questions: What could be the reason for Fran's suspension, and what will she do in her spare time?
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a really interesting beginning to this new book. Since I read all of the last one, I don't know if part of my attraction is caused by knowing your previous book very well and liking the characters immensely. I am looking forward to Fran's story. It doesn't seem possible someone so hard working that she missed years of her brother's life could be suspended.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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This is a really interesting beginning to this new book. Since I read all of the last one, I don't know if part of my attraction is caused by knowing your previous book very well and liking the characters immensely. I am looking forward to Fran's story. It doesn't seem possible someone so hard working that she missed years of her brother's life could be suspended.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Great to have you back for this one too, Carol. It will all become clear in the next chapter why she was suspended. What will she do about it, though? That's the question.
Comment from royowen
Dana sounds like a classic Australian, or even British, although there is a difference as well, it's good to have a story from Fran's viewpoint, the big girl with an even bigger heart, and the character to bear it, beautifully written Jim, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Dana sounds like a classic Australian, or even British, although there is a difference as well, it's good to have a story from Fran's viewpoint, the big girl with an even bigger heart, and the character to bear it, beautifully written Jim, blessings Roy
Comment Written 05-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thanks, Roy. Glad to have you back for this one. You've met two of the women so far--Fran and Dana--and there will be a third, though unlikely one, introduced in chapter 3.
Do you remember Dana from my golf novels? She was the villain who stole Abby's swing suit. We'll get to see how she's turned out 20 years later.
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Oh yes indeed
Comment from Begin Again
Well, I am thrilled to see I finally caught the first chapter of one of your novels and of course, it's piqued my interest with a plus sign. Very good. Both Dana and Fran have a story behind them but they aren't sharing...at least not to each other. It will be interesting to find out what Fran was suspended for. Great job!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2024
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Well, I am thrilled to see I finally caught the first chapter of one of your novels and of course, it's piqued my interest with a plus sign. Very good. Both Dana and Fran have a story behind them but they aren't sharing...at least not to each other. It will be interesting to find out what Fran was suspended for. Great job!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 05-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, Carol. I'm thrilled to have you along for the ride. I hope it keeps your interest.
Both of these characters have appeared in previous novels. This is a sequel to my last one, and you will learn some about it as this story unfolds. I'll do my best, though, not to leave readers in the lurch who haven't read that one.
I'm writing this as I go, so I won't be posting but every 3 or 4 days. There isn't enough time in the day to do too much reviewing while writing and responding to reviews, so I'm afraid I can't start your newest novel right now. It looks like you're posting a chapter a day. Is that one already written?
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No, I have an idea where it's going but I haven't written it and I do so every morning.... especially since we changed the clocks and I an waking up around 3 A.M. No one to bother me...even the dogs are asleep. LOL
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I'm impressed! I can't write that fast.
Maybe after I've gotten way ahead of the postings I do, I'll have some time to start this one or your next one.
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i don't have very many followers so I spend my morning answering reviews and thanking them, then I read all who have sent me requests and finally the replies...after that I write till these tired old eyes can't see any more. I am alone most of the time so I don't have destractions. I would love to see what you think of my style of writing. Take care.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
From Fran's perspective this time - love it! And I wondered if you would do a follow-up to your last book; you had hinted that you might.
Right off the bat, you've given us something intriguing. I think especially because I will know some of the characters, I'll take to it quickly.
I'm thrilled that you're doing this, Jim. Look forward to chapter 2.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2024
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From Fran's perspective this time - love it! And I wondered if you would do a follow-up to your last book; you had hinted that you might.
Right off the bat, you've given us something intriguing. I think especially because I will know some of the characters, I'll take to it quickly.
I'm thrilled that you're doing this, Jim. Look forward to chapter 2.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 05-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, Pam. Glad you'll be along for the ride. It's always a little daunting starting a new book being a pantser because the story is not well-formed in my mind yet. Just vague ideas for it at present.
This one will be more of an action-adventure type story with at least two major plot lines. I still plan to devote a lot to character development, though, which many action-adventure type stories often don't do, so it won't just be non-stop action all the way through. We'll stop and have a little fun here and there, and I'll be bringing in several characters from previous stories.
You already know Fran, but maybe Dana too? She was the villain in a couple of my golf stories--the one who stole Abby's golf suit and used it in the tournament. In this story, she's older and wiser, and we'll see a different side of her, though she will still remain saucy.
Comment from jmdg1954
Alright. Good starting chapter on your next book.
I had to go back and reread the first few paragraphs as wasn't following the dialogue to who was who.
That was my problem. All good now and looking forward to what's next.
Cheers,
John
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2024
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Alright. Good starting chapter on your next book.
I had to go back and reread the first few paragraphs as wasn't following the dialogue to who was who.
That was my problem. All good now and looking forward to what's next.
Cheers,
John
Comment Written 05-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, John, and for those 6 stars too. Chapter 2 will follow on to what happened in the epilogue of Duel with the Devil, although that will be one of two major plot lines at this point in my planning. There may even be more. Who knows? because I haven't written it yet. Just vague ideas right now.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Jim, so you have set the scene. Fran, we now know, is not who she says she is. I'm starting to wonder whether Dana really is who she says she is. This is a promising start. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2024
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Hi Jim, so you have set the scene. Fran, we now know, is not who she says she is. I'm starting to wonder whether Dana really is who she says she is. This is a promising start. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 05-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2024
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Dana's the real deal. She was a character in a couple of my golf stories in which she played the part of the villain. This is an older and wiser Dana who has made some changes in her life. She's still pretty saucy, though. Fran will be the good, solid character she was in Duel with the Devil.