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J.H. Soeder

Goodreads author profile

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http://www.goodreads.com/jhsoeder

born

July 06, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona, The United States

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male

website

http://www.jhsoeder.com

genre

Biographies & Memoirs, Literature & Fiction

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July 2011

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Jon Soeder has in many ways lived many lives, all in one lifetime. A resident of Southern California since birth, except for his studies at the University of Miami in Florida, he initially intended to become a marine biologist. The story of how he arrived at a different calling is revealed in one of his stories of amazing sequential events which are described in Fingers in the Light. These events led to his decision to become a fine artist and commercial graphic designer—a profession that became lifelong.
During the 1970’s Jon also participated in a 9,500 mile run marathon, called “Liberty Torch” in which he placed a foot in each of the continental United States. He also taught math and coached swimming at a private school in Florida, and wo...more Jon Soeder has in many ways lived many lives, all in one lifetime. A resident of Southern California since birth, except for his studies at the University of Miami in Florida, he initially intended to become a marine biologist. The story of how he arrived at a different calling is revealed in one of his stories of amazing sequential events which are described in Fingers in the Light. These events led to his decision to become a fine artist and commercial graphic designer—a profession that became lifelong.
During the 1970’s Jon also participated in a 9,500 mile run marathon, called “Liberty Torch” in which he placed a foot in each of the continental United States. He also taught math and coached swimming at a private school in Florida, and worked as a missionary in his church, as well as having traveled the world.
But the external biographical facts don’t necessarily reflect a person’s inner life or what is most important. Jon’s real story is about his quest to understand his true path and his place in life in relation to his amazing experiences of divine guidance and his God-given gifts and abilities. This quest and all that he has learned through his experiences is now being told for the first time in his books.
Jon’s love for and advocacy of marine mammals continues, as does his sensitivity to the natural world and its creatures. These avocations are explored in True Tails, which was his first autobiographical book and centers around his gift of coherent two-way communication with animals and other many-legged creatures. He also works for the preservation of marine mammals—his gently persuasive and rational arguments for ending the killing of whales and other sentient marine creatures are expressed in his popular website blog, The Whale People (www.thewhalepeople.com).
And although his first books are of a non-fiction nature, Jon has begun working on a five series, science fiction adventure called “Element 238 - The Search for Truth.” The first volume he plans to release in the Spring of 2012 - watch for it!
His author website: jhsoeder.com also has links to his short stories, both fiction and non-fiction.
Jon’s graphic design company, Soeder Designs, Inc. is located in Port Hueneme, California (website: www.jonsoeder.com), and Jon in Ventura County. His books are widely available in softcover and e-book format. You can follow Jon on Twitter or Facebook.
–D.E.Lamont(less)

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The Kirkus Review is In on "Haddie's In our Closet!"

Well, my first major review is in of my latest book, "Haddie's in Our Closet!"

"Life takes a supernatural twist when the 150-year-old ghost of an African-American slave follows a family
home to Los Angeles.When Soeder and his family attend his brother-in-law’s wedding at a former plantation home near New Orleans, he encounters more than the usual festivities. Staying in a cottage that was once sl... read more »

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Published on August 19, 2011 14:24 • 34 views • Tags: afterlife, ghosts, life-after-death, spirits, talking-with-the-dead, true-ghost-stories

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Books by J.H. Soeder

Average rating: 4.40 · 43 ratings · 36 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Haddie's in Our Closet! by J.H. Soeder (Goodreads Author), D.E. Lamont (Goodreads Author) (Introduction), Alan Graham (Editor) 4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	My rating:
	True Tails 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Fingers in the Light 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	The Way of the Eagle by D.E. Lamont (Goodreads Author), J.H. Soeder (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.16 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	My rating:

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J.H. Soeder gave to: Two Short Fantasies: One Starry Night's Dream and The Prisoner by D.E. Lamont (Goodreads Author) read in August, 2011	My rating:
Once again, D.E. Lamont delivers a magical tour in her two short story fantasies. What I love about her writing is how well she describes her characters and what they see and feel. In both of the stories she has a wonderful twist at the end, which yo...more
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J.H. Soeder made a comment in the group THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB — SUPPORTING INDIE AUTHORS topic "I think that the ebooks are helping get people back to reading, even if it seems a novelty for some. As more of these e-readers and pads show up that...more "
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J.H. Soeder gave to: Shōgun by James Clavell	My rating:
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J.H. Soeder gave to: Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley	My rating:
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