Starting Fresh

I have often wondered why so many authors continue to write about the same characters with each new book. Truth be told, the characters become like family. You have so much to tell about them and you want to continue to share their stories with your readers. So it has been for me, I have written four books about the Phantom Squad: three novels and one novella. I am approximately half way finished with the rough draft of the squad's next adventure. I am passionate about it and feel it may be my best story line yet, but . . . new characters keep knocking at the door of my imagination. I have tried to ignore them, but they won't go away. I had to finally open the the door and let them in.
I have put the Phantom Squad aside for awhile and have begun to write a new story with all new characters.
It is with great excitement and some anxiety that I have begun to put pen to paper and fingers to key board to write their story. As with all my stories, I know where I want their story to begin and I have some idea of where I would like it to end, but I have no idea of how to get there. Only time will tell.
It is only a matter of time before Brent and Seven come banging on the door of my imagination and insist that I finish their story. I can only hope that all of the characters, new and old, can live synergistically in my imagination until I have a chance to finish both novels.
I will update you from time to time on the new characters and ask for your opinion.
Until then, keep reading and keep the door to your imagination open. You never know who might walk in.
J.M.

PHANTOM SQUAD

Phantom Squad, the prequel to the Trilogy of The Chosen has been released as a free e-book. You can find it at the following sites with more to soon follow.
Wattpad: http://www.wattpad.com/story/1802501-phantom-squad
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/210393
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/311072-phantom-squad
Again, I wouls like to thank my publisher, Suspense Publishing, for releasing a free book.
Happy reading.

J.M.

PHANTOM QUAD

On Tuesday, August 1st, 2012, "Phantom Squad," prequel to The Trilogy of The Chosen will be released as a free e-book from Suspense Publishing. I would like to thank Suspense for their generosity.
Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Until next week,
J.M.

A huge thank you

It has been a very exciting week. As most of you know, Cursed Presence was released on Tuesday, January 31st. Please help spread the word. The book had a great first day push and I have received a lot of wonderful comments. Thank you to everyone. I'm curious what you think of the spiritual content of the book. Do you like the inspirational content or do you find it a turn off? I understand that everyone is different and whether you like it or not, I would love your feedback. This goes for either Cursed Blessing or Cursed Presence. If you respond and let me know your thoughts, I'll randomly draw two names and send the winners a signed copy of both novels. Please include your e-mail address so I can  contact you and get some information if you win. Please sendyour comments to jm_leduc@yahoo.com.
Winners will be announced on Saturday, February 11th, and for the next three Saturdays.


Now for a totally different subject. This Sunday is the Super Bowl. Having  grown up in Boston, I admit to being a big New England fan. Being a Patriots fan can be very polarizing. People seem to either love them or hate them. The same goes for the Giants. I don't know if it's the personnel or the areas they represent, but either way it makes for a fun rivalry and hopefully a great game. So whether you are a New England or a New York fan, forget the diet for the day and enjoy Super Bowl Sunday.


Until next week,
J. M.