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Jim Blanas

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Born

in Anchorage, The United States

March 19, 1973

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I was born in Anchorage, Alaska, where it is the sworn duty of every child to escape. Having failed that, it is now my duty to confound, confuse, and harass The Enemy to the best of my ability, forcing him to devote an inordinate amount of men and materiel to guarding me.

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Three audio copies of my book will be given as prizes on this Wednesday's episode of "Inside The Box" on STAB Comedy Theater's Twitch channel. ($25 value)

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Jim Blanas liked Madison Whitfield's review of Night Games (Tales of San Finzione Book 2): "This is an ambitious story that mixes genres: crime thriller, political drama, and even romance. At times, that blend can feel uneven, the tone shifts quickly from gritty to playful to intimate. But that’s also part of what makes it stand out. It’s n" Read more of this review »
Mar 04, 2026 05:17PM · see review
Jim Blanas liked Hannah Spencer's review of Night Games (Tales of San Finzione Book 2): "Fun, flashy, and dramatic. Sometimes a little over the top, but I was entertained the whole way through. Feels like a cross between a James Bond movie and a royal soap opera in a good way."
Sep 25, 2025 01:08PM · see review
Jim Blanas liked Victoria Lane's review of Night Games (Tales of San Finzione Book 2): "What kept me turning the pages wasn’t just the heists, but the people. Morris Sinclair, the smooth thief, and Tracy, the mastermind, were fun, but it was Helena who fascinated me most. She’s powerful yet vulnerable, ruthless yet tender with those she" Read more of this review »
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Jim Blanas liked Jonathan Fletcher's review of Night Games (Tales of San Finzione Book 2): "Loved this book! The combination of slick, high-stakes heists and the elegant world of San Finzione made it feel fresh and exciting. It has that international flair, casinos, palaces, priceless jewels all the things I love in a good escapist read. Th" Read more of this review »
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“Spare me the master race bullshit, Werner. Your 'ubermensch' are still-smoking corpses I left for the jungle to claim.”
― Jim Blanas, Whatever Gets You Through The Night

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“I dreamed of robbing the rich and giving to poor little me, just like you.”
― Jim Blanas, Night Games

tags: san-finzione

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Jim’s Quotes

“I dreamed of robbing the rich and giving to poor little me, just like you.”
― Jim Blanas, Night Games

tags: san-finzione

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“Spare me the master race bullshit, Werner. Your 'ubermensch' are still-smoking corpses I left for the jungle to claim.”
― Jim Blanas, Whatever Gets You Through The Night

tags: san-finzione

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