Location: United States
Member Since: Jan. 20, 2014

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JP Mac

Biography

Mac's short fiction has appeared in venues such as "The Best of Every Day Fiction Three, "The Cthulhu Mythos Mega Pack," and "Horror: California." A former assistant marathon coach with Team in Training, he enjoys authors such as Jack Vance and Raymond Carver. When not fleeing wildfires in the California hills, Mac is working on a horror novella.

Smashwords Interview

What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Turning story or character problems over to my subconscious, going about my day, and being pleasantly surprised by the solutions that pop up unbidden. Most of writing is hard work, but those golden little gifts are what make the rest worthwhile.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
My degree was in creative writing and I always thought I'd write books. Over the years, I turned out drafts for two horror novels and a non-fiction account of my adventures working with the State Dept in Cambodia. (I'll get to that one eventually.) But even with an agent, old school publishing proved a tedious, time-consuming process. Many gatekeepers with lots of advice, not all of it sound. Self-publishing still carried the stench of failure. And writing a PDF book, or putting a narrative up on a blog, seemed a desperate cry for attention. But the technology changed rapidly. Now self-publishing rocks. Other than writing a good book, the greatest challenge is getting your work noticed in a sea of indie publications. Great! I'm liking it!
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Where to find JP Mac online

Twitter: @jpmacauthor
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=23625741&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
Blog: http://writeenough.blogspot.com/

Where to buy in print

https://books2read.com/ap/8YGzAp/JP-Mac?edit=maybe-later

Books

Fifty Shades of Zane Grey by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 31,140. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » Western & American frontier
As guns blaze and the Cheyenne raid, shy, murmuring dishwasher Anna wrestles with her heart—not to mention a mind filled with psychological personifications who act out at all the wrong times. Pressed by suitors attracted to her quiet beauty and endearing quirks, Anna must grasp that passion comes in many shades, but true love is a primary color.
The Little Book of Big Enlightenment by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,380. Language: English. Published: May 9, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Experience a wild metaphysical rollercoaster in this tale of two men marketing a new method of instantly achieving serenity. But something unexpected happens along the way, throwing their sales pitch and beliefs into chaos. This light-hearted, self-help satire is more fun than an ashram full of monkeys. Hold onto your chakras for a short fun ride!
Jury Doody by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,230. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » True Crime » Family violence, Nonfiction » Law » Courts & trial practice
A light-hearted look at LA law as twelve jurors weigh the evidence in a bizarre domestic violence case. This fast-paced non-fiction essay opens the door on the jury process as a dozen strangers wrestle with conflicting evidence. Will the verdict be expedient or true? And why was the defendant sockless?

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