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Goodreads asked S.E. Jakes:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

S.E. Jakes Finish the book. Until you finish a book, you don't know if you actually can, and that's so much more important than anything else. Finish it any way you can. For instance, until I realized that I didn't have to write in order, I'd never finished anything. There are no rules. Write the end first, or the middle first or bounce around. Because all those craft books and articles are great, but they won't really click for you until you can apply them to your own finished piece of work. I see too many authors polishing and repolishing the same 3 chapters for contests. The first three chapters are easy. FINISH THE BOOK!

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Jan VL

Jan VL asked S.E. Jakes:

Hi! I really like your series and can't wait to read more of Cillian and Mal! I feel a bit silly for saying this, but I have a bit of a problem; I have a bad memory. Since I switch a lot between the books, I get confused as to what the setting is sometimes. Could you maybe clarify that for me? Where do the guys in your stories live/work? Thank you!

Angie

Angie asked S.E. Jakes:

Hi, Will there be another Men of Honor book? If so, when? I just finished the 6th book and can't get enough of that series!

Nila

Nila asked S.E. Jakes:

I'm a big fan of audiobooks and I am sure Prophet and Tommy are perfect for audio. In fact, almost every time I check out the site I expect to see the books listed. Any chance your books will be available for listening? Just imagine how terrific they would be!

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