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John Donohue is a novelist and martial artist whose novels in the Burke Yamashita series, Sensei, Deshi, Tengu and the forthcoming (July 2011) Kage all explore the world of elite martial arts training and the implications of a life of action


It's been really gratifying to see the nice comments people have been making about Kage. That and the fact that I've started teaching again has gotten me thinking about the link between martial arts training and writing. I've started a new page on my website--The Writer's Dojo--where I'll be posting some ideas that I hope to turn into a small book on creative writing.

Check it out at www.johndon... read more »
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Published on September 02, 2011 06:55 • 31 views • Tags: donohue, kage, writing
Average rating: 3.70 · 206 ratings · 47 reviews · 6 distinct works
Sensei: A Thriller
3.58 of 5 stars 3.58 avg rating — 97 ratings — published 2003 — 5 editions
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Deshi: A Martial Arts Thriller
3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2005 — 5 editions
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John John said: "The first in the Aubrey/Maturin Royal Navy series set during the Napoleonic Wars. Read 'em all.

There's a curious charm to O'Brian's novels (I've read the whole series)-- his ability to immerse you in a complex and long-gone world where the characters...more
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The first in the Aubrey/Maturin Royal Navy series set during the Napoleonic Wars. Read 'em all.

There's a curious charm to O'Brian's novels (I've read the whole series)-- his ability to immerse you in a complex and long-gone world where the characters...more
"Goran: always good to see a positive review, but especially gratifying when it comes from a fellow writer and martial arts enthusiast. Thanks so much! "
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Thanks for the nice review on Amazon for Kage. Glad you enjoyed it and I hope that others in the club will enjoy it as well!

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"Why Sherlock Holmes, of course! "
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"Glad you like it...I've heard from a colleague in the MFA program that he also thinks it's the best burkebook to date.

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Thanks for entering my book give away for my new novel, Kage

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" I don't read a lot of thrillers, but I've read all four of Donohue's novels. Donohue's characters don't just wade in with guns blazing; they live with the consequences of their actions. His main character, Burke, a scholar and advanced martial art... "
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And in our own despite, against our will,
Comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.”
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