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- Gate of Tears
- A near-future techno-thriller exploring the changing world order with the political, military and industrial emergence of China as the world's leading superpower. With piracy and gold fever, much of the story is set in the volatile Red Sea region, and takes a fascinating look at what might be just around the corner...
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Publications/Gate-of-Tears.html
- Sicilian Channel
- James Marinero's sequel to Gate of Tears. Baldwin continues his voyage, into the Mediterranean, but cannot stay out of trouble. Assassination, a massive terrorist attack and smuggling combine to make this a real page-turner!
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Publications/Sicilian-Channel.html
- Susan's Brother
- Susan's brother, by James Marinero, is closely based on a true story about a dyslexic child's battle through mental institutions in the 1950's, a struggle to be understood, a struggle to understand a world where he was, to his family, unwanted and unloved.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Publications/Susans-brother.html
- On Writing
- Can your readers suspend belief? Index of James Marinero articles on writing fiction, faction, science fiction v science faction.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/On-Writing/
- Suspending Belief in Thriller Novels
- Can your readers suspend belief? The techno thriller novel genre - is it science fiction or science faction? Here I’m not going to discuss literary fiction – such as written by Ian McKeown or V S Naipaul; I’m discussing thrillers, specifically techno-thriller novels. Now, you might think immediately of Tom Clancy, or maybe Craig Thomas, but Patricia Cornwell is also, to me, a techno-thriller author. When I read Cornwell, I believe pretty much everything – she was a medical examiner and knows bodies inside out. Clancy or Thomas though? Certainly their work is plausible, even when Thomas invented a new Russian plane, in Firefox, it was fairly credible to me.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/On-Writing/Suspending-Belief-in-Thriller-Novels.html
- Thriller Novels – What Will Be The Next Big Theme?
- Al Quaeda has been a gift to novelists, with countless thriller novels being written on the topic since 2001. Before that it was the Cold War. What will the next ‘big theme’ be? China – the Chinese navy, China’s financial tentacles and industrial might – the author argues persuasively that this will be the next big theme for thriller writers. So, where will the next rich seam come from for techno thriller and regular thriller writers? Well, I’m convinced that it is the rapid emergence of China as a financial, industrial and outward facing military power. Chinese emergence is being driven from the bottom up by a vast population with rapidly rising expectations, ingenuity and a hunger – both literal and metaphorical. The only way that this internal pressure can be contained is to let it out, gradually. The lid of the kettle that is the Chinese Communist Party wants to stay firmly on top, so other ways have to be found to relieve that internal pressure.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/On-Writing/Thriller-Novels-What-Will-Be-The-Next-Big-Theme.html
- Techno Thriller Novels - Developing the Plot
- Technothriller novels and thriller novels - how to develop the plot, or more specifically, how I do it. Do you start out with a central idea, and then map it and develop it from there, with the structure clear in your mind, or on paper, before you start writing? Or, do you have another approach? Many writers let the story flow, and that’s what I’ve learned to do, starting from one central idea (the fesible extraction of gold from seawater). Of course, that way, you don’t know how it will end up, other than the fact that you have to keep alive the main character (or not)!
- www.jamesmarinero.com/On-Writing/Techno-Thriller-Novels-Developing-the-Plot.html
- Pulp Fiction Thriller Novels What Can They Teach Us?
- Can writers of thriller novels learn from film directors? Pulp Fiction (Quentin Tarantino) has an unusual way of dealing with timelines (and it’s not time travel). Does the serial disconnect of the plot scenes (apart from the typical title scene peek) affect the viewer’s enjoyment, and would it work in print? Although the structure has surely been tried already, this article considers the possibilities and the likely impact for e-readers. So, what can thriller authors learn? Would the patchwork quilt approach work? Obviously, killing off a main character in the middle might remove some of the interest, but then a reader will know that there’s a reason the author has structured it in that way. I’m sure that the quilt approach (with temporal disconnects) has been tried, though I don’t recall reading a book structured in that way.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/On-Writing/Pulp-Fiction-Thriller-Novels-What-Can-They-Teach-Us.html
- Discovering Words
- How do you extend your vocabulary? How can you exercise your brain whilst doing so, and does it work? Find out how puzzles can help.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/On-Writing/Discovering-Words.html
- Research Articles
- James Marinero's research articles for his novels.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Research-Articles/
- Computing Articles
- James Marinero Computing Articles
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Research-Articles/Computing-Articles.html
- New Generation Computer Code Breaking Attacks
- External (proximal) attacks on the RSA cypher have been achieved, with cracking of the 1024 bit private key being achieved in hours. How?
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Research-Articles/New-Generation-Code-Breaking.html
- What Shape Is The Israeli Defence Force Navy In?
- An overview of the Israeli Defence Force Navy - history, size, theatres and main bases, future outlook. How will its stance change in view of future threats?
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Research-Articles/What-Shape-Is-The-Israeli-Defence-Force-Navy-In.html
- Aircraft Carriers
- Aircraft carriers - the basics in a summary article. Types, configurations, entry barriers to the club. Is their future assured?
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Research-Articles/Aircraft-Carrier-Basics.html
- Shi Lang - The First Modern Chinese Aircraft Carrier
- The new Chinese aircraft carrier Shi Lang has started her sea trials. This is causing nervousness in world naval circles and in Far East goverments. Taiwan is developing a new carrier-busting missile. What's going on?
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Research-Articles/Shi-Lang-Chinese-Aircraft-Carrier.html
- Thiovulum Aureus
- What is the organism thiovulum aureus?
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Research-Articles/Thiovulum-Aureus.html
- Travel and Geography
- James Marinero Travel and Geography Articles
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Research-Articles/Travel-and-Geography.html
- The Sicilian Channel
- An overview of the Sicilian Channel - Importance, History and Formation.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Research-Articles/The-Sicilian-Channel.html
- Action Thriller Novels
- An index to my favourite action thriller novels. Is it writing that gets the heart rate up, that gives you nightmares? Does it have to be gory? Does a good thriller stop you sleeping? Do you like your action continuous or continual?
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Thriller-Novels/Action-Thriller-Novels.html
- Reviews
- Index of Reviews of James Marinero's Books
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Reviews/
- Gate of Tears Reviews
- Reviews of James Marinero's 'Gate of Tears'
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Reviews/Gate-of-Tears-Reviews.html
- Favourite Poetry
- Index of my favourite poetry.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Favourite-Poetry/
- The Horses by Edwin Muir
- James Marinero favourite poetry - The Horses by Edwin Muir
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Favourite-Poetry/The-Horses-by-Edwin-Muir.html
- The Donkey by G K Chesterton
- James Marinero favourite poetry - The Donkey by G K Chesterton
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Favourite-Poetry/The-Donkey-by-G-K-Chesterton.html
- Mending Wall by Robert Frost
- James Marinero favourite poetry - Mending Wall by Robert Frost
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Favourite-Poetry/Mending-Wall-by-Robert-Frost.html
- Interviews & Podcasts
- James Marinero Interviews, James Marinero Podcasts - index page
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Interviews-&-Podcasts/
- Interview With Steve Baldwin
- An interview and podcast with Steve Baldwin, hero and main character in 'Gate of Tears'. Find out what he knows of Maruska Pavkovic.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Interviews-&-Podcasts/Interview-With-Steve-Baldwin.html
- Video Trailers
- Videos and video booktrailers from James Marinero
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Video-Trailers/
- Gate of Tears Video Trailer
- The first Gate of Tears video trailer, introducing the main characters, as told by the hero.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Video-Trailers/Gate-of-Tears-Video-Trailer.html
- Book Launch Offers
- List of James Marinero Book Launch Offers
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Book-Launch-Offers/
- Gate of Tears
- Gate of Tears - new novel launch offer
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Book-Launch-Offers/gate-of-tears-novel-launch.html
- Press Releases
- Index of James Marinero Press Releases
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Press-Releases/
- James Marinero - Susan's Brother Book Deal
- Press Rrelease August 16,2011. James Marinero signs deal to write 'Susan's Brother', based on the life of Chris Robinson. Abused and institutionalised as a child in an adult mental hospital, Chris fights against all the odds to become a successful professional and counsellor. Susan's Brother will be published by eZeeBooks UK in Spring 2012.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Press-Releases/James-Marinero-Susans-Brother-Book-Deal.html
- Press Cuttings File
- Index to James Marinero Press Cuttings
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Press-Cuttings-File/
- Evening Post Dec-03-2011
- Press Cutting - James Marinero Author Profile - Feature
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Press-Cuttings-File/Evening-Post-Dec-03-2011.html
- Llanelli Star Dec-10-2011
- Press Cutting - James Marinero Author Profile - Feature in the Llanelli Star Newpaper.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Press-Cuttings-File/Llanelli-Star-Dec-10-2011.html
- Evening Post Aug-19-2011
- Press Cutting - James Marinero schooldays South Wales Evening Post 19 August 2011
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Press-Cuttings-File/Evening-Post-Aug-19-2011.html
- Lymington Times Sep-17-2011
- Press Cutting - Gate of Tears Review
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Press-Cuttings-File/Lymington-Times-Sep-17-2011.html
- Publishing News
- News from the publishing world.
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Publishing-News.php
- Book Marketing Activity
- Index to James Marinero book marketing activity
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Book-Marketing-Activity/
- Sharing The Word
- James Marinero - lending libraries for marketing books
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Book-Marketing-Activity/Sharing-The-Word.html
- Books Read
- A list of the books I have read, the books that have shaped the way I write and what I seek out when I want a bit of relaxation, self improvement or mind-stretching. These are the ones I can remember
- www.jamesmarinero.com/James-marinero-Books-Read.html
- Contact Me
- Contact Page for James Marinero
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Contact-Me.html
- Club Member
- Club membership thank you page
- www.jamesmarinero.com/newfollower.html
- Gate of Tears Sampler
- New follower page for Gate of Tears
- www.jamesmarinero.com/newfollowergateoftears.html
- Cover Roughs
- Cover roughs
- www.jamesmarinero.com/Cover-Roughs.html
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