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Paul Clayton

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Born
in Chester, PA, The United States
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Paul Clayton is the author of a three-book historical series on the Spanish Conquest of the Floridas ― Calling Crow, Flight of the Crow, and Calling Crow Nation (Putnam/Berkley), and a novel, Carl Melcher Goes to Vietnam (St. Martin’s Press), based on his own experiences. Carl Melcher Goes to Vietnam was a finalist at the Frankfurt eBook Awards, along with works by Joyce Carol Oates (Faithless) and David McCullough (John Adams). Paul's historical novel, White Seed: The Untold Story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, was a semifinalist in the Amazon ABNA awards, a Readers Choice Bronze Medalist, an Honorable Mention at the San Francisco Book Festival, and a Finalist at the International Book Awards.

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Paul Clayton A young woman I loved could never be true. She was 'the one' in every way but one. I finally walked away and she faded into my personal history. I hea…moreA young woman I loved could never be true. She was 'the one' in every way but one. I finally walked away and she faded into my personal history. I heard she married a medical student, brother to her brother-in-law, someone with earning potential, while I had been studying English literature and dreaming of writing big books. So, did they have fidelity and go the distance? Or was it an open marriage with a half of a half life? It's a mystery to me. (less)
Paul Clayton In a contested election fraught with fraud, two presidents claim legitimacy, and the boiling hot political talk spills into street violence. Written t…moreIn a contested election fraught with fraud, two presidents claim legitimacy, and the boiling hot political talk spills into street violence. Written two years ago, a little book, Crossing Over, is slowly becoming prophetic!(less)
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“Nothing mitigates the throes of depression like a steaming plate of spaghetti and meatballs with marinara sauce and grated parmasan cheese, with a good fresh bread to wipe up.”
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“Than he who shares good Fortune’s grace, For love of muse, for sake of art, With those inclined to join the race.”
Paul Clayton, Carl Melcher Goes to Vietnam

“I looked out my window. We were cruising above a plateau of shaving cream clouds. That bothered me; I didn’t like not being able to see the ground. A missile could be racing up at us right now. I looked over at my two friends. They were talking excitedly about something, and that made me feel better. Friends are the key, I think. If you have good friends, you can get through anything, even Vietnam.”
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Paul Clayton Had a nice mention on Ace of Spades:

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Paul Clayton Due to its ever-increasing relevancy, I'm making my apocalyptic novel, Van Ripplewink: You Can't Go Home Again FREE today. Van comes out of the grave to find there if something terribly wrong with America. Also, what really happened to the lost colony? Find out today with White Seed: The Untold Story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke White Seed is on sale today for only 99 cents. Have a great day.


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Paul Clayton I'm making Van Ripplewink: You Can't Go Home Again FREE Jun 29 through Jul 1. LIke The Bonfire of the Vanities, it’s a realistic view of the American socio-racial dystopia. Love it, hate it, you won't forget it. Van Ripplewink: You Can't Go Home Again


message 6: by Paul (last edited Jun 13, 2013 12:53PM)

Paul Clayton midnightfaerie wrote: "Thanks for the add! I look forward to discussing books with you!"

Sure. I recently finished the second of McCarthy's 'Border' Trilogy (drat, I can't remember the title; the first was 'All the Pretty Horses'. I love his Southwest/Mexican stuff. But I'm taking a break from that and I just jumped into Valis by Phillip K. Dick. What are you reading?


midnightfaerie Thanks for the add! I look forward to discussing books with you!


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Paul Clayton Don't forget to vote! Just wanted to let every one know that the Goodreads Choice Awards were excepting nominations. They have a 'historical fiction' category. Just sayin'


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Paul Clayton I just wanted to let all my peeps know that my book, White Seed, is featured today on Instapundit. Check it out at:
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Paul Clayton My book, White Seed, is now up on Daily Cheap Reads! 'Tis awesome! www.dailycheapreads.com


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Paul Clayton White Seed on fire!!! White Seed: The Untold Story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, went from no. 3,000 (which is not bad, considering there are over 60 k books on there) to no. 111 in the Kindle Book store. Perhaps someone gave it a good post or review somewhere, but this is astounding news for an old mid list writer like myself. This month, so far, White Seed has sold 333 copies in Kindle. Check it out!


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