tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4044516432987378702024-03-12T18:28:21.982-07:00Encrypted eThrillersSpy, crime and political thriller fiction for reader and writer interaction.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-60779350047848501922014-11-04T22:17:00.001-08:002014-11-04T22:40:51.037-08:00The Next Two Books of Johnny Vu Thriller Series<b><u>Rare Earth_China Ciphers</u></b> is Book 3. It is coming along in editing mode. It carries on into Book 4, <b><u>Princelings, Shadows and Ghosts</u></b>. These are primarily set in China, Hawaii and the U.S. All the core writing is done, 786 pages, and are in heavy editing mode.<br />
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Johnny and Briana hunt for a mole in the Chinese government, battle terrorists all around the far reaches of China, and become targets themselves of counter Intel and covert operatives of several nations.<br />
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There is a wonderful weave of history and present happenings, linking U.S. secrets and Chinese mysteries from WW II in Asia, Vietnam, Laos, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Mainland and the East China Sea. Lies, deceit and treachery are the ingredients in the hot cauldron of China versus U.S. history.<br />
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I have been creating these two books as one tale with many veins and arteries—mischief, mayhem, murder and chase. As always, Vu and his swallow are caught in traps, kill zones and wild action.<br />
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I am not sure when my inner editor says they will be ready for publication, but it will be 2015 for sure.<br />
And these two books will be wonderful reads. They are richly populated with devilishly evil characters and criminals. The books are layered with generations of extraordinary families, espionage, government deceits and assassinations.<br />
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Always, my goal is to be engaging with the Thriller Series. I've invested two-and-one-half years so far creating these next two mystery-thriller entertainments for you. Sharpening them in the editing process is vital. <b><u>Flying Money_Buddha Laughing</u></b>, I believe, is an excellent read because I sharpened it for months and months before I considered it ready for folks to enjoy.<br />
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Meanwhile, much else has gone on. The dogs, both of them, are gone. Bobby, almost 20, last year and Sugar the year before, at 8. Those were tough losses. I memorialize their lives in these books in several ways.<br />
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And as I look out beyond my computer screen at the world, I see a fifth book being written by events.<br />
Of course, my hero and heroine and circumstances will have to be resolved to allow them to continue. We don't know for sure, now do we, that they will survive and be free to continue.<br />
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China is a treacherous environment and the stakes are enormous when Princelings, Shadow and Ghosts rule the Rare Earth of the Middle Kingdom.<br />
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Be well, dear readers. Some things will be better sooner than you think. As long as Johnny Vu's luck holds and destiny doesn't turn on him.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-60501273054892647082013-10-02T10:28:00.000-07:002014-11-05T04:56:56.873-08:00Tom Clancy ... RIPA pioneer in techno-thriller fiction has died far too young. Tom Clancy, it was announced, has passed. Cause not yet announced.<br />
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Inspiration as pioneer, exemplar as a standard of success, and a model for promoting fundamental American virtues of individualism and patriotism, Clancy lived his life as he wrote Jack Ryan's.<br />
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Bravo, Tom. Your books will entertain for decades more. You have done well.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-43740485476197395502012-03-26T11:09:00.000-07:002012-03-26T11:09:18.012-07:00Flying Money_Buddha LaughingBook 2 is on Amazon.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Money-Buddha-Laughing-ebook/dp/B007OPIMKO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1332784439&sr=1-1">http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Money-Buddha-Laughing-ebook/dp/B007OPIMKO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1332784439&sr=1-1</a><br />
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Great sensation of butterflies in the stomach over another book in the series seeing the light of day.<br />
I have been waiting for this for a week. Bookbaby published for me again.<br />
It should be on iBookstore for iPads, iPhones, iPod Touch shortly. Also, Sony, Kobo, Nook and a few others in the days and weeks ahead.<br />
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Don't forget, Kindle has apps for all devices, all systems. You can read it everywhere using Kindle app.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-16480017824468350122012-03-17T10:28:00.000-07:002012-03-17T10:28:12.509-07:00Stories from Earlier TimesHave been reading short stories I wrote from the early eighties. I may consider putting them out in a short collection.<br />
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They deserve the light of day, and readers like short form and free eBook content.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-57024483840890261402012-03-15T20:35:00.000-07:002012-03-15T20:35:48.387-07:00Return to ActionAway from blogging for four months of intense editing on Flying Money_Buddha Laughing, book 2 in the Johnny Vu Thriller Series.<br />
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Also, these months have been filled with dog medical attention. Sugar, the younger of the two, has Lupus, and we have been at it for five or six months of dealing with her immune system attacking her skin. Very intense work to save her. Lots of hourly work around the clock. She now has grown back hair over most of the face, except the top and tip of her nose. She is on lots of drugs and that is from 6am to after dinner.<br />
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So, I have been very involved in those two major projects.<br />
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Now, today, I sent the book off to BookBaby for aggregation. Maybe in a week or so, Amazon and iBookstore, and all the rest will have it. <br />
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I feel it is stronger and carries Vu and his cohorts deeper in the search for dreams, adventure and revenge.<br />
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It will lead into the third and fourth book which is plotting out nicely in my mind from this second effort.<br />
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I'll announce it here when it is ready for purchase and download.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-42502399524840985202011-10-15T20:00:00.000-07:002011-10-15T20:00:08.490-07:00SerracinThriller Website UpTook a little longer than it should, but the Author website is up.<br />
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<a href="http://www.serracinthriller.com/">www.serracinthriller.com</a><br />
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I have been following the plan. Watching the dollars and stepping forward where and how others have shown the way with an ebook launch.<br />
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Now, it's reviews needed and word of internet-mouth.<br />
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Person to person, I'll be using business cards dedicated to the book. And I carry my iPad.<br />
My dentist took note--she's Vietnamese, so she had an interest in Johnny Vu. Read the description from the iPad and she'll be buying it. Put info in her phone notes to do it.<br />
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It's the only way. Personal, direct sales, word of mouth, internet tools, and high hopes. Got to be optimistic. You write it as well as you can. Then pray for readers to like it.<br />
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There was a good article on the thriller genre in Financial Times: <i>I Spy, with my Literary Eye</i>. They are very fussy about their content intellectual property, so I don't include it. Check it out.<br />
<a href="http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/e61e4ab6-f586-11e0-94b1-00144feab49a.html#axzz1anlOhVYB">http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/e61e4ab6-f586-11e0-94b1-00144feab49a.html#axzz1anlOhVYB</a><br />
You may have to register to read it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-5271721330838603782011-10-13T14:15:00.000-07:002011-10-13T14:15:29.675-07:00Published! Amazon and iBookstoreThe day has come. The first book is out. Actually, iBook was very fast, Sept. 30th and the Amazon date was Oct. tenth. Just found out early this morning. They don't notify the aggregator who publishes for me, BookBaby. I am still waiting for Sony Reader and Barnes and Noble Nook publication. They take weeks to do the job.<br />
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Been working with my web guy on the website. Getting closer.<br />
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Very exciting time to be able to send notices out to friends and relatives.<br />
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Also, had to revisit with my book cover artist, Joshua Davis, to get a little extra painting for business card version of the cover artwork. He did that quick and well.<br />
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It's a wonderful feeling to see everything moving forward. Worth the effort.<br />
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It clears a path through for the second book. And energizes me for the struggles ahead on the third.<br />
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I am hoping that the readers enjoy the entertainment. Also, hoping for good reviews and assistance from readers in spreading the word about the Johnny Vu series.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-23362544873175010332011-10-11T10:32:00.000-07:002011-10-11T10:32:59.842-07:00Website WorkKey component for an author is the author website. So, for a few days, been at it. Should be up this week.<br />
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The plan for marketing on the web begins to happen. <a href="http://www.serracinthriller.com/">www.serracinthriller.com</a> is simple enough and will flesh out over time.<br />
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The part of writing that is not much fun is driving for sales. Especially, without a hardcover or paperback to peddle and send out, the ebook channel is a tough swim.<br />
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But I have accepted this going in. Can't let up. Step by step, following the plan.<br />
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Blue Water_Red Shadows, </b>the first in the<b style="font-style: italic;"> Johnny Vu Thriller series, </b>now has a home.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-41512408478770417502011-10-08T10:45:00.000-07:002011-10-08T10:45:14.221-07:00GoalsFollowing a brief marketing business plan . . . The goal of the plan is simple. Set up the internet processes for readers and book and author to interconnect. This blog, the Serracin-Thriller website, the content for readers, FAQ, About, et al.<br />
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Beautiful day. Would rather be out at a baseball field watching a game. <br />
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Design is set for website. Need to get with a developer.<br />
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Going over the budget. Wish the equity stock I bought in '07 wasn't halved by the recession. Could use that now.<br />
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This is as much a grind, this marketing stuff, as the writing and editing was. It creates a tension because it is necessary, but takes me away from the writing I want to do. It is inherently non-fun. It is the one big drawback with digital publishing and going independent.<br />
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(Baseball playoffs have been excellent so far. Surprised by Philly losing. Not surprised by Yankees going down. They don't play offense fundamentals well. They have to hit home runs and score half a dozen runs to win. Doesn't work in playoffs. Philly didn't hit and all that wonderful pitching was useless.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404451643298737870.post-87473150950892749082011-10-07T12:33:00.000-07:002011-10-07T12:33:31.372-07:00Launching the BlogWelcome, eAuthors and eReaders and the curious.<br />
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Close to launch time for <i><b>Blue Water_Red Shadows</b></i>, my initial work in the Johnny Vu Thriller series.<br />
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I am hoping that the revolution in digital literature and entertainment will welcome this Johnny Vu series. I have modest expectations. The joy of completing this work has sustained me. I have worked alone, thrust onward by encouragements and the challenge to make plot, characters and action as entertaining as I would in each frame of film (my prior work for decades).<br />
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This blog may become some sort of guild diary for future work. The second book is completed, though I am sure I will keep editing it as I toil at marketing this first one. And a third book is percolating in the creases of my mind and on this MacBook.<br />
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Finally, two days since this mortal coil we call Earth has lost its most awesome genius, Steve Jobs, I must extend words of appreciation for simplifying our world of digital tools. From my earliest days with computers (MacPlus, FX, etc.) I have used his inventions and encouraged many others in the film industry to get onto Macs. <br />
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Most importantly for writers, Jobs pushed open the minds of the publishing world and helped Amazon in the tablet world. We can't begin to understand how this shift to empower writers and readers will finally change in the most important monetary and ownership ways.<br />
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God bless Steve Jobs. May his wife and children be warmed by the world's outpouring of thoughts as we go about our journeys carrying his ingenious tools and systems, working and playing and entertaining ourselves.<br />
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For readers, there is the newfound joy of buying more books so quickly, so cheaply, and reading books anywhere we take our iPad or Kindle, Nook or other devices. I welcome your comments.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0