Jesus Swept
All the fancy talk these days about religion and politics has reminded me (duh) of the novel I wrote over the past ten years. It is called Jesus Swept. To my joy and amazement, it will be published next month by Kitsune Books. Here's a sampling of dialog from page ninety-one. Liz and Frank are flying back to North Carolina from DC.
“What does that have to do with me being possessed?”
“If you were possessed, I’d have something to do. I could be your spin doctor.”
“You think you could spin me?” She doesn’t mean to laugh, but it doesn’t matter. He’s unfazed.
“Let’s say that of all the forms of possession you might have, we want to steer clear of anything to do with the devil, demons, the occult. Right?”
“It’s not the kind of thing you get to choose.”
“That’s right. But your PR guy does get to choose what to call it. Think of it like this. You go on Geraldo and say, 'Hi. I’m Liz the Witch Woman Forsythe. I’d like you to meet the evil spirits swarming in my skull.'”
“I wouldn’t be the first.”
“Or you say, 'Hello. I’m the Reluctant Prophet of the Silver Threads.'”
“You’re nuts.”
“I could have you on the cover of Newsweek in thirty days.”
“Okay. If it turns out I really am possessed, you get to spin me. But you’ll have to do it fast. You never know how long a possession might last. I could be a five-minute miracle. Or who knows? This could be part of the end times.”
“That’s not supposed to happen till the whole world goes to shit.”
She looks out the window again. The glimmering Chesapeake has given way to the monstrous sprawl of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers dominate the harbor.
“We’re probably due then.”
As both a back-sliding Baptist and an unaffiliated voter, I see the presence of religious institutions in American partisan politics as a perilous pendulum, swinging wildly between dangerous and hilarious, depending on the phase of the moon. Which is why I had to write this book.
This is one of those rare
This is one of those rare times in my life where the object of my marketing efforts is me, and not some paying client. Scary and weird. Sort of like running for public office, which I've done a few times, except there's no election day. It just goes on and on and on.
Lucky you.
:)
Do good. Be nice. Have fun.
Gratz!
Well done James. Do we wait another 10 for the next one?
CitizenWill
there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must do it because Conscience tells him it is right. MLK,Jr. to SCLC Leadership Class
CitizenWill
there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must do it because Conscience tells him it is right. MLK,Jr. to SCLC Leadership Class
First review?
I found this at Library Journal:
Tamara Butler -- Library Journal, 11/1/2008
CitizenWill
there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must do it because Conscience tells him it is right. MLK,Jr. to SCLC Leadership Class
CitizenWill
there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must do it because Conscience tells him it is right. MLK,Jr. to SCLC Leadership Class
Thanks Will! Very exciting
I hadn't seen this ... advance review copies just went out last week. The review doesn't include the word "brilliant" but I'll take it!
Do good. Be nice. Have fun.
Woo Hoo!
I can't wait! Nice review found by WillR.
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Vote Democratic, the ass you save may be your own.
can't wait to read 'Jesus Swept'...
"Rough language" and all! lol
Leigh
http://smuttome.blogspot.com/
"Only the most deluded of us could doubt the necessity of this war." - John McCain
Leigh
A Smut-Filled Tome
You ought to have a book-signing party for the debut
I know I want an autographed copy!
great idea
that's a great idea--I want an auto. copy too. James, will you be doing a tour of any kind?
Leigh
http://smuttome.blogspot.com/
"Only the most deluded of us could doubt the necessity of this war." - John McCain
Leigh
A Smut-Filled Tome
Really looking forward to this
And it will be nice to have something/someone else to "root for" after the election ends. :)
Keep us posted on bookstore signing engagements, James.
Protzman's primer on religion......help me Lord!
Well, I finally get around to checking on the election. And what do I see? James has written a book pertaining to religion. What a shock! I guess when I cross the river Styx and pass through the gates of eternal hell and damnation I will be handed an autographed copy of dear James' book. I'll spend eternity reading his thoughts on religion.
But I know I will not be able to resist reading it prior to being summoned by the Devil. This is one hell of a shock to my system but I know, with James' help, I will be redeemed or redacted or something. I'm sure it will be entertaining. I love reading weird stuff.
But I'm kidding of course. Pass the collection plate and I'll throw in a bad check. LOL
If you love reading weird stuff
This will definitely fit the bill.
Do good. Be nice. Have fun.
Put me down for a copy
Put me down for a copy too.
Proud Educated Elitist With a Poison Pen
Proud Educated Elitist With a Poison Pen