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SelfConvictions

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Gay & Lesbian, Mystery & Thrillers, Young Adult

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The things that slap you in the face when you least expect them.

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I am originally from Minnesota. After high school, I joined the United States Army as an Infantryman. I was deployed 4 times, twice to Bosnia and twice to Iraq. I ended my military career after 12 years of service to my country. I now live in Topeka, Kansas and attend Washburn University as an English Creative Writing major graduating in 2013.

I am the author of "Self Convictions," "Self consciousness," "Self Conclusions," "Self Consequences," (in that order) "Dark Solo," "And the Hand of God," "Because It Feels Good," "A Personal Hell: Don't Ask, Don't Tell," & "Dissecting Sean Connor."

I started writing in the area of Young Adult Literature recently with "Dissecting Sean Connor." The book was written to help teens with the issues of bu...more

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Average rating: 4.10 · 31 ratings · 7 reviews · 19 distinct works · Similar authors

	Because It Feels Good 3.14 of 5 stars 3.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	And the Hand of God 3.2 of 5 stars 3.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Self Convictions 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Self Consciousness 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Self Consequences 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Self Conclusions 4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dissecting Sean Connor 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Personal Hell: Don't Ask, Don't Tell 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark Solo 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Who Framed Lorenzo Garcia? (Pride Pack, No 1) 3.0 of 5 stars 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1995	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A Personal Hell: Don't Ask, Don't Tell (Gay & Lesbian)

1 chapters — updated May 09, 2012 04:05pm

Description: Private Gregory Morris lives with a secret that's tearing him apart. His childhood friend is the only one who knows. His decision to join the Army makes his life that much more difficult. Living the lie, loving in secret, and losing everyone close has Greg wondering if life's even worth living. Eventually decisions must be made, but at what cost?

Dissecting Sean Connor (Gay & Lesbian)

1 chapters — updated May 09, 2012 04:02pm

Description: Sean Connor, a teenage boy who wants nothing more than to be left alone, can’t seem to catch a break. Constantly bullied with nowhere to turn, Sean finds himself losing control. After twins, Jonathan and Jessica move in next door, things seem to be getting better, but good things don’t last forever, especially not for Sean.

Self Consciousness (Mystery & Thrillers)

1 chapters — updated Jun 30, 2010 05:11pm

Description: In this sequel to Self Convictions, let the Hudson family tell you their story as it continues. The twins, Brielle and Bennett, grow and their powers emerge. When Sarah & Brandon eliminated the chapter in Texas, they opened a floodgate. Sensing the development of their gifts, the Society will stop at nothing to get their hands on them. New rivals surface, using their powers against Sarah & Brandon in order to get the twins for themselves. Will the Hudson's be able to handle a couple whose wrath is well beyond what they could've ever imagined? Join them as they all share with you in the continuing story of the Self series.

Self Convictions (Mystery & Thrillers)

1 chapters — updated Jun 30, 2010 05:08pm

Description: Self Convictions, an internal struggle between good and evil. Brandon begins his life like any other child but has no idea what's to come. As his powers of telekinesis begin to develop, he doesn't understand where they came from or how to control them. His inability to control his gifts leads him to a place of mystery and unraveling he never would've fathomed. Discover with him who the Voice is that's been making him do things against his will from early childhood. When Brandon thinks things can't get any worse, they do. With so many questions unanswered, he sets out to discover the origins of his being meeting the love of his life along the way. Together they break the code of secrecy and destroy what was meant to control their lives. Share his life with him as Brandon tells you his story in the first installment of the Self series.

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R.J. Hamilton rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty read in October, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
"The Chaperone" is historical fiction, which is something that generally doesn't interest me, but Laura manages to craft a story well beyond the aspects of Kansas fiction. The book is masterfully written and will keep your interest throughout. Wonder...more
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R.J. Hamilton is currently reading Firecracker by Charles R. Verhey (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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R.J. Hamilton wrote A Personal Hell: Don't Ask, Don't Tell: April 2004 "PREFACE They hid in the shadows. Towers fallen and a ship sunk was enough for us to get involved. Trillions of dollars spent and thousands of lives lost in an attempt to protect the American people from something they couldn’t understand. Was there..." Read more of this chapter »
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R.J. Hamilton wrote Dissecting Sean Connor: Part I: The Victim (Chapter 1) "WELCOME TO MY LOVELY LIFE That all-too-common feeling of dread attacks my belly as I step out the front door and walk down the sidewalk. The feeling hadn’t really ever left me, but it gets stronger whenever I leave the house, especially when I’m on..." Read more of this chapter »
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R.J. Hamilton rated a book 5 of 5 stars Stargirl (Stargirl, #1) by Jerry Spinelli	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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R.J. Hamilton rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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