Freeper Travis McGee's book, "Enemies Foreign and Domestic", goes to print!

www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com ^ | July 14, 2003 | Jeff Head

[PatrioticAmerican]

more bumps.

[Jeff Head]

LOL! I know what you mean...and feel the same way. That's where those friends come in...and thank God for them too!

Having said that, I do relish those times when the words just come tumbling out. At those times, it's like they are in there anyway, waiting for the opportunity to take form so they can simply tell the tale for which they were intended...and you become a simple avenue or instrument that gives them shape and life.

I believe that with all my heart, and have experienced it. I also believe that there are different motivations, driving forces and inspiration (if you will) behind those words that are wainting to come out and take form...either for good or ill.

All too often, too many get caught up in words and tales that lean towards the ill...towards thoughts and philosophies that are destructive or harmful...but nonetheless get people caught up in reading them, or viewing them and placing those thoughts in their minds. We see this all around us in politics, in Hollywood, in music and other places.

I decided, and it was a conscious decision on my part, in embarking on my own writing that I would focus, irrespective of ratings or reviews, on those words that are more directed for the good. That I would bend every effort and seek guidance through prayer and through good wholesome friends in trying to give place or life for those words that tend to promote faith, honor, virtue, hard work, free will and morality...all essential ingredients for liberty.

...but, now there I go getting way to philosophical. Forgive me for getting long winded.

Best regards.

Jeff

[harpseal]

I shall

[Eastbound]

"In the Hollywood version, Jimmy Shifflett really is an evil white racist militia gun nut, and the heroic special ATF unit saves the day."

Yup! Like the classic BATF short film showing how the Branch Davidians lined up shoulder to shoulder inside the 'compound' armed with all those automatic 'assault' rifles and shot a thousand rounds through their front door at a lone agent who just dropped by for a friendly chat.

Oh, Jeez. Even a passing reference to that massacre is a sure invitation for 'Santa's little helpers' to come by and drop a few turds on the thread. Apologies in advance. ;>

[Cathryn Crawford]

Depends on which gang you're reffering to.

This one - I don't believe I have.

[bootless]

Thanks, Jeff! Such good news...! Just let me know - I'm ready to roll! (and bump again)

[Travis McGee]

I'll send you a signed copy the day I get the books!

[Travis McGee]

I can't even imagine a book signing. I just want to get my hands on the books, period!

The only book signing I can anticipate is just before I stick them into padded mailing envelopes.

[Travis McGee]

Thanks!

[Travis McGee]

I posted your 29 "as is" in the review section of the website.

I just called you "a free republic reader" and linked to this thread.

[Travis McGee]

When it gets out of the printing press you'll have to let us all know.

You may depend on it!

[Travis McGee]

In the long run, 9-11 made my novel even more timely, because we now live in much more of a "security state," with terrorism an ever-present subtext to our lives.

[Travis McGee]

You are at the head of the line!

[Saundra Duffy]

Bump

[Vigilantcitizen]

Gee, I'm late for the party, again.

Here's a raised goblet to the culmination of your hard work. I hope it sells like tinks 69 during deer season.

I will be ordering my copy soon and will be recommending it to my friends.

Oh, and Matt, please don't let hollyweird get hold of it. You don't need the money that bad, do ya? ; ^ P

[Travis McGee]

Thanks Bootless, it was a long time coming!

[Travis McGee]

Just a few more weeks...

[4CJ]

Waiting impatiently. I actually was looking for it a few weeks ago (I misread an earlier post about it's availability)