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Jim Hardison

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I'm proud to announce that my epically silly epic fantasy novel, Fish Wielder, was just named one of the Best 5 Indie Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels of 2017 by Kirkus Reviews! And it won the TCK Readers' Choice Award for Best Fantasy Novel of 2017!

In addition, my new ridiculously horrific ridiculous horror novel, Demon Freaks, is in bookstores now!

I'm a writer and the creative director for Character LLC, a Portland-Oregon-based company that does story-analysis for brands and entertainment properties. I've worked as a writer, animator and director in commercials and entertainment since graduating from Columbia College of Chicago in 1988. I started my professional career by producing a low-budget direct-to-video feature, "The Creature F
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Jim Hardison Hi Kelly. I don't have an answer, so we're even. Thanks though, for your note. It was good meeting you too, and it's always good to hear when someone …moreHi Kelly. I don't have an answer, so we're even. Thanks though, for your note. It was good meeting you too, and it's always good to hear when someone likes something I've written. Glad you (and your dad) enjoyed The Helm and I hope you both like Fish Wielder!

P.S. If you find you have any free time on your hands, please consider writing a review here on Goodreads of The Helm and/or Fish Wielder. Reviews are very very very very very very helpful. It doesn't even have to be long. It could just be one line. Thanks again! Write any time you don't have a question.(less)
Jim Hardison "Don't," the vampire pleaded as I pressed the point of the stake to the pale skin of her lovely breast. "You're just off your meds, Jonathan."…more"Don't," the vampire pleaded as I pressed the point of the stake to the pale skin of her lovely breast. "You're just off your meds, Jonathan."(less)
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Fish Wielder

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Let's Touch

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The Quest for the Perfect Tagline

So, I'm trying to figure out the perfect tagline for Fish Wielder, and I could use your help. I've had a little experience writing taglines before for movies, TV shows and even comic books, but I hadn't realized I needed one for my book until the awesome folks at Fiery Seas Publishing sent me their production package which asked for my tagline.

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This is a well-researched and we’ll-edited exploration of the history of witchcraft and the occult. It’s packed with lots of information and interesting facts. While it doesn’t go very deep into the subject, it is a solid overview.
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“1. Don't think you can't write just because you can't write. No one is born knowing how to write. They learn how by trying.

2. Don't be discouraged just because you are discouraged. Everybody feels discouraged at some point when they're writing or trying to get published. You just have to keep going despite feeling like you can't.

3. Don't give up just because you gave up. You can always start again until you're dead. And even then...who really knows?”
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