Jim Cherry's Blog, page 17
May 16, 2011
Jymsbooks Facebook Fanpage
Hi Everybody!
Just a little quick news from Jymsbooks. I've started a Jymsbooks fanpage on FaceBook. So far I have the pictures of the books and their synopsis' up. I think I sent invitations to join the fanpage to everyone, but if I've missed any of you, I'm sorry but you can find the page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Las...
I hope to soon have news of the interview with Alternative Reel fairly soon. The editor Rich Weidman read The Last Stage and last week was tweeting his praise for it!
Rich will also be having a Doors releated book coming out this fall, and I'll have information then about his book.
A quick note on The Doors Examiner. I will also be setting up a Facebook fanpage for The Doors Examiner. The Doors Examiner is gaining new subscribers and readers all the time, the number of reads increases every week and in the Examiner world I have about 4 times more reads than the average Examiner article. Another DE note, the articles are attracting a lot of complements on the writing and the stories, so that's always a heartning thing to hear for a writer.
Please don't forget to keep getting the word out about Jymsbooks, as many of you may know word of mouth is the best advertising for a book and an author. Thank you for your help!
Please don't forget to patronise The Mystic Rock Boutique http://www.mysticrock.net
Have a great week everyone! More news as it happens!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
Just a little quick news from Jymsbooks. I've started a Jymsbooks fanpage on FaceBook. So far I have the pictures of the books and their synopsis' up. I think I sent invitations to join the fanpage to everyone, but if I've missed any of you, I'm sorry but you can find the page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Las...
I hope to soon have news of the interview with Alternative Reel fairly soon. The editor Rich Weidman read The Last Stage and last week was tweeting his praise for it!
Rich will also be having a Doors releated book coming out this fall, and I'll have information then about his book.
A quick note on The Doors Examiner. I will also be setting up a Facebook fanpage for The Doors Examiner. The Doors Examiner is gaining new subscribers and readers all the time, the number of reads increases every week and in the Examiner world I have about 4 times more reads than the average Examiner article. Another DE note, the articles are attracting a lot of complements on the writing and the stories, so that's always a heartning thing to hear for a writer.
Please don't forget to keep getting the word out about Jymsbooks, as many of you may know word of mouth is the best advertising for a book and an author. Thank you for your help!
Please don't forget to patronise The Mystic Rock Boutique http://www.mysticrock.net
Have a great week everyone! More news as it happens!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
May 5, 2011
Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll Radio Show Today!
Goooood Morning World!
This afternoon I will be on The Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll Radio Show! The show starts at 1PM central time, and I will be on at approx. 2:30 PM central time. If you can't listen during the airing of the show it is always put online to listen to at your leisure. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
The title of the article I wrote in conjunction with the appearance is "Big Brother is 27 Years Late" you can read the full article/essay at http://www.rantsravesrockmagazine.com...
Other guests include Ed Forchion who is an advocate for legalizing marijuana, Debra Gulley discussing public lands such as National Parks, and some really cool bands. I hope you can listen!
Have a great day!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
This afternoon I will be on The Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll Radio Show! The show starts at 1PM central time, and I will be on at approx. 2:30 PM central time. If you can't listen during the airing of the show it is always put online to listen to at your leisure. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
The title of the article I wrote in conjunction with the appearance is "Big Brother is 27 Years Late" you can read the full article/essay at http://www.rantsravesrockmagazine.com...
Other guests include Ed Forchion who is an advocate for legalizing marijuana, Debra Gulley discussing public lands such as National Parks, and some really cool bands. I hope you can listen!
Have a great day!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
May 3, 2011
My Next Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll Radio Show Appearance
Hi Everybody!
My next appearance on the Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll radio show will be this Thursday May 5th between 1-4PM central time. My segment of the show will start at approx. 2:30 PM. The title of the article I wrote for the segment is "Big Brother arrives 27 years late." I hope you can listen in! You can also call in with a question if you like. To listen in and more information is at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
The article that goes along with the appearance will be posted at: http://rantsravesrockmagazine.com/Jim...
Have a great week everyone! Thank you for reading!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
My next appearance on the Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll radio show will be this Thursday May 5th between 1-4PM central time. My segment of the show will start at approx. 2:30 PM. The title of the article I wrote for the segment is "Big Brother arrives 27 years late." I hope you can listen in! You can also call in with a question if you like. To listen in and more information is at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
The article that goes along with the appearance will be posted at: http://rantsravesrockmagazine.com/Jim...
Have a great week everyone! Thank you for reading!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
April 27, 2011
Paris Coming Together
Good Afternoon!
Whoa! The sun just came out after raining all morning.
It looks like the plans for Paris are really coming together. Not only do I have some interviews scheduled for Doors Examiner articles, but I've lined up a book signing at the Lezard King Bar, that has a whole Jim Morrison motif. http://www.barlezardking.com
Also, I've been contacted by a documentary filmmaker who will be in Paris the weekend of July 1-3 and he wants to interview me for a film about the Jim Morrison phenomena as well as about my writing!
My next appearance on Rants, Raves, Rock and Roll Radio Show is scheduled for May 5th. No time announced yet, so more information as it becomes available. (http://rantsravesrockmagazine.com/Jim...)
A little Doors Examiner news. All of last year my Doors Examiner articles got just over 69,300 reads. So far this year, the reads are well over half of last years total! Thank you all for reading The Doors Examiner, subscribing, and if you think of any friends you haven't told about The Doors Examiner, turn them on to it today! http://www.examiner.com/the-doors-in-...
P.S. Been some good articles lately. One that is practically a Doors Examiner exclusive is about The Last Beat, a film that will be filmed in Paris in Aug-Sept of this year. http://www.examiner.com/the-doors-in-...
Wow! That was a little more than I thought it would be! Have a great rest of the week!
Thank you for reading!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
Whoa! The sun just came out after raining all morning.
It looks like the plans for Paris are really coming together. Not only do I have some interviews scheduled for Doors Examiner articles, but I've lined up a book signing at the Lezard King Bar, that has a whole Jim Morrison motif. http://www.barlezardking.com
Also, I've been contacted by a documentary filmmaker who will be in Paris the weekend of July 1-3 and he wants to interview me for a film about the Jim Morrison phenomena as well as about my writing!
My next appearance on Rants, Raves, Rock and Roll Radio Show is scheduled for May 5th. No time announced yet, so more information as it becomes available. (http://rantsravesrockmagazine.com/Jim...)
A little Doors Examiner news. All of last year my Doors Examiner articles got just over 69,300 reads. So far this year, the reads are well over half of last years total! Thank you all for reading The Doors Examiner, subscribing, and if you think of any friends you haven't told about The Doors Examiner, turn them on to it today! http://www.examiner.com/the-doors-in-...
P.S. Been some good articles lately. One that is practically a Doors Examiner exclusive is about The Last Beat, a film that will be filmed in Paris in Aug-Sept of this year. http://www.examiner.com/the-doors-in-...
Wow! That was a little more than I thought it would be! Have a great rest of the week!
Thank you for reading!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
April 17, 2011
Going to Paris!
The news this week is a little more exciting than usual, I'm going to Paris in July! My rationalization for this is the 40th anniversary of the death of Jim Morrison and I figured I could cover it for The Doors Examiner. Besides covering the main events I've lined up a couple of interviews, there's a play opening in London based on the poetry of Jim Morrison so I may hope into the Chunnel and see it. Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger are playing in Paris that weekend, and while they turned me down for an interview and I'll get a review of them. A Doors Tribute band is also playing so there may be some coverage of that.
I'm also lining up a book signing of The Last Stage, while I've had no confirmations as of yet I've queried Shakespeare and Co. a fairly famous bookstore. It's also been suggested I sell the books at a souvenir outstand just outside of Pere LaChaise cemetary so we'll see what shakes out!!!
I almost forgot. To finance the trip (a little)I get paid by the number of subscribers for The Doors Examiner, so if you've been meaning to subscribe to The Doors but have been putting it off today is a good day to! If you know any Doors fans/friends/family send them the link to The Doors Examiner and tell them to subscribe! www.examiner.com/the-doors-in-nationa...
And/or if you've been putting off buying that copy of The Last Stage it's available from the publisher at www.jymsbooks.com (also tell those Doors fans/freinds/family abt The Last Stage)
In less international news, I've been asked to do an interview with a website called Alternative Reel (www.alternativereel.com), that will be coming up in a couple of weeks.
The publisher of The Last Stage has seen the future and it includes e-books, so they're converting The Last Stage, Becoming Angel, and Stranger Souls to ebook format that has been promised to be compatible with all ebook formats especially Kindle. They haven't given me a date as to when the e-books will be ready for sale, but I did send in my info the first morning so hopefully my books will some of the first ready, and as soon as they are I'll let you guys know.
My friends at The Mystic Rock Boutique are really expanding into jewelry so check them out! http://www.mysticrock.net/
Have a rocking weekend everybody! Talk to you soon!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
I'm also lining up a book signing of The Last Stage, while I've had no confirmations as of yet I've queried Shakespeare and Co. a fairly famous bookstore. It's also been suggested I sell the books at a souvenir outstand just outside of Pere LaChaise cemetary so we'll see what shakes out!!!
I almost forgot. To finance the trip (a little)I get paid by the number of subscribers for The Doors Examiner, so if you've been meaning to subscribe to The Doors but have been putting it off today is a good day to! If you know any Doors fans/friends/family send them the link to The Doors Examiner and tell them to subscribe! www.examiner.com/the-doors-in-nationa...
And/or if you've been putting off buying that copy of The Last Stage it's available from the publisher at www.jymsbooks.com (also tell those Doors fans/freinds/family abt The Last Stage)
In less international news, I've been asked to do an interview with a website called Alternative Reel (www.alternativereel.com), that will be coming up in a couple of weeks.
The publisher of The Last Stage has seen the future and it includes e-books, so they're converting The Last Stage, Becoming Angel, and Stranger Souls to ebook format that has been promised to be compatible with all ebook formats especially Kindle. They haven't given me a date as to when the e-books will be ready for sale, but I did send in my info the first morning so hopefully my books will some of the first ready, and as soon as they are I'll let you guys know.
My friends at The Mystic Rock Boutique are really expanding into jewelry so check them out! http://www.mysticrock.net/
Have a rocking weekend everybody! Talk to you soon!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
April 7, 2011
Another Blurb!
Hello Everyone!
The publisher of "Eutopia" a book that is coming out May 3rd, is using a blurb from the review I wrote. The author and the publisher liked it so much they're using the blurb on their website, right under the blurb from Publishers Weekly!
http://www2.chizinepub.com/books/euto...
It is the second blurb of mine being used. The first was, and is Robert Gover's "Two Brothers" which has my blurb on the back cover. You can read my review in full at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Two-Brothers-Ro...
In radio appearance news. I will be on the May 5th Rants, Raves, Rock 'n' Roll Radio show. More info and details as they become available. Circle it on your calendar!
Thank you for your continued support!! Have a rocking good week!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
The publisher of "Eutopia" a book that is coming out May 3rd, is using a blurb from the review I wrote. The author and the publisher liked it so much they're using the blurb on their website, right under the blurb from Publishers Weekly!
http://www2.chizinepub.com/books/euto...
It is the second blurb of mine being used. The first was, and is Robert Gover's "Two Brothers" which has my blurb on the back cover. You can read my review in full at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Two-Brothers-Ro...
In radio appearance news. I will be on the May 5th Rants, Raves, Rock 'n' Roll Radio show. More info and details as they become available. Circle it on your calendar!
Thank you for your continued support!! Have a rocking good week!
Jim
Writing under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
February 15, 2011
1st Appearance on Rants, Raves, and Rock 'n' Roll Show!
Hey Everybody!
I hope your week is going well! Wasn't it only a week ago that we had sub-zero temps? And now it's getting towards 50 by the end of the week!
My first Rants,Raves and Rock 'n' Roll guest appearance is one week from today! Feb. 22nd. The show will be on from 12-2PM central time. The title of my first article, Rant and Rave is "Snooki is an Author?!" for more information about the show including who else will be on it (yes there will be other guests!)see the Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll website http://rantsravesrockmagazine.com/
This is a short and sweet message, have a great day!
Jim
Writing Under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
I hope your week is going well! Wasn't it only a week ago that we had sub-zero temps? And now it's getting towards 50 by the end of the week!
My first Rants,Raves and Rock 'n' Roll guest appearance is one week from today! Feb. 22nd. The show will be on from 12-2PM central time. The title of my first article, Rant and Rave is "Snooki is an Author?!" for more information about the show including who else will be on it (yes there will be other guests!)see the Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll website http://rantsravesrockmagazine.com/
This is a short and sweet message, have a great day!
Jim
Writing Under the influence of Rock 'n' Roll!
www.jymsbooks.com
January 28, 2011
Jym on Writers Round Up Expo 1/30/11!
This Sunday (1/30/11) I will be a guest on the Big Blend Magazine's 1st annual Writers Round Up Expo. We will be talking about my books including The Last Stage, and some future projects. The show will be on between 12-3PM central time. I will be on approx. a little after 2PM (central time). For more information on the show including other guests http://www.champagnesundaysmagazine.c...
The direct link to the show on Sunday is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
For more information on the Big Blend Magazine including other shows http://www.BigBlendMagazine.com
I hope everybody can listen on Sunday! Please forward this to anyone you think may be interested!
Thank you!
Jim
The direct link to the show on Sunday is http://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blen...
For more information on the Big Blend Magazine including other shows http://www.BigBlendMagazine.com
I hope everybody can listen on Sunday! Please forward this to anyone you think may be interested!
Thank you!
Jim
June 23, 2010
The Ballad of Peter LaFarge & Rare Breed
I know this doesn't fall into the purview of books, but it's something really cool that I'd like to turn people on to.
Peter LaFarge was an American Indian folksinger. He was very big in the early Greenwich Village folk scene of the late 50’s and early 60’s. LaFarge is credited with being the first folksinger to integrate Native American issues into folk songs and was a pioneer in writing protest songs. He was an influence and early mentor of Bob Dylan, he was friends with Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and other Greenwich Village legends. He lived a life many others could only imagine and died mysteriously in 1965.
The Ballad of Peter LaFarge & Rare Breed is a DVD/CD set. Ballad is a 40 minute video of the life of Peter LaFarge & Rare Breed is a tribute CD with Johnny Cash, and John Densmore or it among many others.
If you would like more information please read my Doors Examiner article at: http://www.examiner.com/x-21763-The-D...
Jim
Peter LaFarge was an American Indian folksinger. He was very big in the early Greenwich Village folk scene of the late 50’s and early 60’s. LaFarge is credited with being the first folksinger to integrate Native American issues into folk songs and was a pioneer in writing protest songs. He was an influence and early mentor of Bob Dylan, he was friends with Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and other Greenwich Village legends. He lived a life many others could only imagine and died mysteriously in 1965.
The Ballad of Peter LaFarge & Rare Breed is a DVD/CD set. Ballad is a 40 minute video of the life of Peter LaFarge & Rare Breed is a tribute CD with Johnny Cash, and John Densmore or it among many others.
If you would like more information please read my Doors Examiner article at: http://www.examiner.com/x-21763-The-D...
Jim
March 26, 2010
1 Day, 2 Reviews!
I think this is a first for me two reviews on the same day!
Jim Cherry Takes Us On A Trip Through Time!
By Nanci Arvicu
When I first started reading The Last Stage, I thought that this was Jims life! It's written with such great detail of events I believed it to be the story of Jims life, that he was the lead character, he was the one on stage, that he was Morrison. Crazy stuff! I was almost dissappointed to find that this was a work of fiction - but then to discover that Jim Cherry created this all in his own mind, fantastic!
I had the opportunity to talk with Jim about The Last Stage on Page Readers. Talk about an interesting person! Jim talked about how he took "everyones" fantasy - who doesn't ever dream of being the person on stage with fans screaming your name - and turned it into this wild ride into the past.
After reading the book and talking with Jim, I have to say to the main stream publishers who passed on this book - you missed out! Thank you Jim, for following your heart and making this book a reality. This is one any Doors or Jim Morrison fan - or anyone who has ever dreamed of being up on that stage - must read!
Nanci interviewed me on her Page Readers Radio Talk Show on 3/15/10
A Review of The Last Stage
by Patrick Monaghan
I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I found it hard to put down and when I did I couldn’t wait to get back to it. I was initially drawn to this book because I am a huge fan of The Doors. Although it is not a book about The Doors themselves it is inspired by them and the author includes so many great references and Doors related content that even a casual fan of the band will take an immediate interest in this material. This book drew me in from the first paragraph and although I liked the ending I found myself wanting more upon finishing the book. I just enjoyed reading it so much I didn’t want it to end. One of the things I can single out about this material that makes it so enjoyable is the character development. Author Jim Cherry carefully crafted each character so well I felt like they were real people. People I might encounter in everyday life. People that are very easy to identify with on an emotional level. This made it easy to invest in the characters and truly care about what has happened to them and what is going to happen to them. No character in the book is a better demonstration of this than the main character/narrator Michael Gray. Initially it was easy to identify with him to the point that I felt like I actually knew him or someone just like him. I almost felt like portions of his character were based on myself. Which obviously isn’t the case but it made him a more accessible. I found Michael to be a regular everyday guy in the beginning of the book and he was very likable. Which is interesting, because as I plunged deeper into the story I hated him at times. Michael’s character is certainly hard to nail down. You think you know what he wants until you realize that he doesn’t even know what he wants for a significant portion of the story. Michael Gray is the ultimate Doors fan. He even bears an uncanny resemblance to Jim Morrison. He has a chance meeting with Ray Manzarek and eventually concocts a tribute to his hero. His idea is to form a Doors cover band with him filling Jim’s leather pants, which he successfully pulls off when he convinces a young but talented band to back him up. This band puts their original material/career on the backburner as Michael and his vision takes precedence. Resentment and animosity builds the more Michael’s vision of the band gets distorted from a tribute to The Doors to more of a launch pad to turn him into a star. The cover band calls themselves the Unknown Soldiers and it isn’t long before they are on their way to becoming less unknown. They begin to tour and it is very enjoyable reading their tour chronicle. Everything from the 2nd hand van they travel in to the performances and venues themselves will peak your interest. Michael’s fantasy of becoming a rock star like Jim Morrison becomes more and more a reality on and off the stage. Michael seems to lose himself in his vision of what Morrison was really like as he tries to essentially become the reincarnation of him. Unfortunately for the band and most people Michael encounters it’s the negative things about Jim’s personality that rise to the surface. From what I gathered Michael was a tormented soul and he was afraid to let anyone know the real Michael so it was easier to attempt to be someone else. Being a jerk is a sure fire way of making sure no one could get close enough to get to know what you are really like. This however doesn’t completely turn you off to Michael’s character. He never loses 100% of his likeability. He is interesting through out whether you identify emotionally with him in his torment or you are excited to see what crazy stunt he will pull next. Michael takes his fantasy of becoming Jim Morrison to the next level when sets his sights on landing the role of Jim in a major motion picture. Eventually the band’s tour winds down and they have one final show at the Whiskey A Go-Go. This is a dream come true for any band on the rise but especially a Doors Tribute band given the Doors well documented history in the club. The big shots in charge of the movie were to be in attendance and this performance will serve as Michael’s audition for the role of Jim Morrison. This is a huge opportunity for Michael and without giving too much away it is a very climactic moment in the book. Several times while reading this amazing book I thought I had it all figured out only to find out I was completely wrong. This is a testament to the talent and skill of its author. Jim Cherry kept me guessing and taught me that one can not always trust his own premonitions. The ending of the book is great, it brings Michael’s character and the whole story full circle. This is a very satisfying read that I recommend to anyone and everyone. Get this book and by the time you are done with it, I am convinced that you will feel the same.
Thank you Patrick & Nanci!
The Last Stage is available at Jymsbooks
Jim Cherry Takes Us On A Trip Through Time!
By Nanci Arvicu
When I first started reading The Last Stage, I thought that this was Jims life! It's written with such great detail of events I believed it to be the story of Jims life, that he was the lead character, he was the one on stage, that he was Morrison. Crazy stuff! I was almost dissappointed to find that this was a work of fiction - but then to discover that Jim Cherry created this all in his own mind, fantastic!
I had the opportunity to talk with Jim about The Last Stage on Page Readers. Talk about an interesting person! Jim talked about how he took "everyones" fantasy - who doesn't ever dream of being the person on stage with fans screaming your name - and turned it into this wild ride into the past.
After reading the book and talking with Jim, I have to say to the main stream publishers who passed on this book - you missed out! Thank you Jim, for following your heart and making this book a reality. This is one any Doors or Jim Morrison fan - or anyone who has ever dreamed of being up on that stage - must read!
Nanci interviewed me on her Page Readers Radio Talk Show on 3/15/10
A Review of The Last Stage
by Patrick Monaghan
I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I found it hard to put down and when I did I couldn’t wait to get back to it. I was initially drawn to this book because I am a huge fan of The Doors. Although it is not a book about The Doors themselves it is inspired by them and the author includes so many great references and Doors related content that even a casual fan of the band will take an immediate interest in this material. This book drew me in from the first paragraph and although I liked the ending I found myself wanting more upon finishing the book. I just enjoyed reading it so much I didn’t want it to end. One of the things I can single out about this material that makes it so enjoyable is the character development. Author Jim Cherry carefully crafted each character so well I felt like they were real people. People I might encounter in everyday life. People that are very easy to identify with on an emotional level. This made it easy to invest in the characters and truly care about what has happened to them and what is going to happen to them. No character in the book is a better demonstration of this than the main character/narrator Michael Gray. Initially it was easy to identify with him to the point that I felt like I actually knew him or someone just like him. I almost felt like portions of his character were based on myself. Which obviously isn’t the case but it made him a more accessible. I found Michael to be a regular everyday guy in the beginning of the book and he was very likable. Which is interesting, because as I plunged deeper into the story I hated him at times. Michael’s character is certainly hard to nail down. You think you know what he wants until you realize that he doesn’t even know what he wants for a significant portion of the story. Michael Gray is the ultimate Doors fan. He even bears an uncanny resemblance to Jim Morrison. He has a chance meeting with Ray Manzarek and eventually concocts a tribute to his hero. His idea is to form a Doors cover band with him filling Jim’s leather pants, which he successfully pulls off when he convinces a young but talented band to back him up. This band puts their original material/career on the backburner as Michael and his vision takes precedence. Resentment and animosity builds the more Michael’s vision of the band gets distorted from a tribute to The Doors to more of a launch pad to turn him into a star. The cover band calls themselves the Unknown Soldiers and it isn’t long before they are on their way to becoming less unknown. They begin to tour and it is very enjoyable reading their tour chronicle. Everything from the 2nd hand van they travel in to the performances and venues themselves will peak your interest. Michael’s fantasy of becoming a rock star like Jim Morrison becomes more and more a reality on and off the stage. Michael seems to lose himself in his vision of what Morrison was really like as he tries to essentially become the reincarnation of him. Unfortunately for the band and most people Michael encounters it’s the negative things about Jim’s personality that rise to the surface. From what I gathered Michael was a tormented soul and he was afraid to let anyone know the real Michael so it was easier to attempt to be someone else. Being a jerk is a sure fire way of making sure no one could get close enough to get to know what you are really like. This however doesn’t completely turn you off to Michael’s character. He never loses 100% of his likeability. He is interesting through out whether you identify emotionally with him in his torment or you are excited to see what crazy stunt he will pull next. Michael takes his fantasy of becoming Jim Morrison to the next level when sets his sights on landing the role of Jim in a major motion picture. Eventually the band’s tour winds down and they have one final show at the Whiskey A Go-Go. This is a dream come true for any band on the rise but especially a Doors Tribute band given the Doors well documented history in the club. The big shots in charge of the movie were to be in attendance and this performance will serve as Michael’s audition for the role of Jim Morrison. This is a huge opportunity for Michael and without giving too much away it is a very climactic moment in the book. Several times while reading this amazing book I thought I had it all figured out only to find out I was completely wrong. This is a testament to the talent and skill of its author. Jim Cherry kept me guessing and taught me that one can not always trust his own premonitions. The ending of the book is great, it brings Michael’s character and the whole story full circle. This is a very satisfying read that I recommend to anyone and everyone. Get this book and by the time you are done with it, I am convinced that you will feel the same.
Thank you Patrick & Nanci!
The Last Stage is available at Jymsbooks
