Location: United States
Member Since: Aug. 17, 2010

Jim Haffner


Biography

I am currently living in Tulsa-Oklahoma after time in Columbus-Ohio, Toledo-Ohio, Columbia-MD, Fairfax-Virginia, and Berea-Ohio. I work with computers in the hombeuilding industry and write when I have time. Thanks for checking out my writings and let me know what you think. I can be reached at jhaffner at aol dot com.

Where to find Jim Haffner online

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jim-haffner/3/381/448

Books

The Tale of the Alpha Chicken    by Jim Haffner
Price: $0.99 USD. 6830 words. Published on October 24, 2011. Nonfiction.
William Shakespeare once wrote, “There is history in all men’s lives.” Everyone has their favorite memories from growing up and this book is a collection of short stories from my childhood. I grew up with 11 siblings, one dog, and half a cat in Northern Ohio. Every day brought a never ending supply of adventures and mishaps. Tale of the Alpha Chicken is the first of a series.
A Moment of Perfect Clarity    by Jim Haffner
Price: $2.99 USD. 19920 words. Published on May 6, 2011. Nonfiction.
In Part 5 (final), I have been discharged due to a "rare" eye condition and I have desparately applied for reinstatement to Aviation Officer's Candidate School (AOCS). I feel hopeless and the feeling of despair is beginning to grow and the story begins with the car ride home from the airport.
A Short Walk on a Cold Night with a Dead Friend    by Jim Haffner
Price: $0.99 USD. 2680 words. Published on April 15, 2011. Nonfiction.
I know the following story will seem untrue. I have given up trying to figure out how it happened but I know on a cold Friday night in December I went for a walk and talked with my dead friend. Can someone who is gone from our lives communicate with us once they leave? After you read my story, think about what happened to me and look back at your own life. Have you met God and didn’t know it
The Sound When a Dream Dies    by Jim Haffner
Price: $2.99 USD. 26100 words. Published on March 5, 2011. Nonfiction.
In part 4, “The Sound When a Dream Dies”, I'm living minute to minute at AOCS. The constant pressure from the instructors is taking its total. I can hardly think straight and I am constantly being challenged to precisely follow their instructions. The story picks up with the day spent in medical exams but I can't shake the feeling that something bad is going to happen.
The Sound of the Gun    by Jim Haffner
Price: $2.99 USD. 25390 words. Published on September 19, 2010. Nonfiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
This is part 3 and is Day 2 of Aviation Officer Candidate Sschool (AOCS) in Pensacola, FLorida. I am beginning to become comfortable with the constant barrage of instructions (if that is possible). All of my preparations begin to pay off as the class is put through the initial physical testing. I'm leading the class through the O-Course when I get the strange feeling I may not finish the race.
In the Company of Strangers    by Jim Haffner
Price: $0.99 USD. 17980 words. Published on September 3, 2010. Nonfiction.
In 1987, there were over 242 million people living in the United States. In April, 23 were invited to begin training at the Aviation Officer’s Candidate School (AOCS) in Pensacola, Florida. Graduates go on to wear the wings of gold as Naval Aviators. I was one of those 23. This story follows me on my first day of training as I "sweat" my way through the first 12 hours in the barracks.
Swan Song    by Jim Haffner
Price: $2.99 USD. 12270 words. Published on August 30, 2010. Nonfiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
The dictionary defines destiny as a “predetermined course of events.” In 1987, I’m a recent college graduate and beginning to live my destiny. I wake up early on a cold day in April to report to the Naval Aviation Officer’s Candidate School (AOCS -- setting for the bestselling book and movie "Officer and a Gentlemen"). Swan Song is my story and is part 1 of a series.
The Little Green House    by Jim Haffner
Price: $2.99 USD. 5040 words. Published on August 26, 2010. Nonfiction.
This is an award winning short story (5,000 words) which begins on a bright sunny April day in 1973 that would forever change the direction of my life. This story is adapted from a completed manuscript and won the 2010 Adult Writing Contest for Unpublished Eassy.
Take Your First Job    by Jim Haffner
Price: $2.99 USD. 7590 words. Published on August 23, 2010. Nonfiction.
The goal of this book is to make you stand out from the crowd and "Take Your First Job". When a manager is considering hiring a new employee, what is the factor that persuades him to select one candidate over another? What can YOU do to make sure you are the selected candidate?

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