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Kye and the Kid

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 JES HaysThe Birth of a Novel

Action from a Publisher

Remember when I had a nibble from that UK publisher? I finally had my Zoom meeting (cameras off) with the guy. He likes my writing style but says he likes […]

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 JES HaysInspiration

At the Movies: Chance & Kye

If Outlaw Security were made into a movie, who could play our heroes? Of course, I wouldn’t have a snowball’s chance in Hell of picking any actors, but I did […]

March 9, 2016March 19, 2016 JES HaysBlatherings, For You

For You: The Lads Travel

In the latest book, the lads (and friends) must travel across the country by train. Here’s an excerpt from that chapter for your enjoyment: Half the car had been arranged […]

January 6, 2016January 18, 2016 JES HaysFor You, The Birth of a Novel

For You: The Lads Board a Train

This is part of the scene where the lads (and Emily) head off to New York for their new case: A few last-minute arrivals bustled over, and were hurried on […]

August 13, 2015August 25, 2015 JES HaysBlatherings, The Birth of a Novel

A Day in the Life: Chance

No one day in Chance’s hectic life can be considered ordinary, but we can make some generalizations. Chance generally rises later than his partner. His active mind often makes it […]

July 28, 2015August 25, 2015 JES HaysBlatherings, The Birth of a Novel

A Day in the Life: Kye

Kye’s day begins simply enough: Grab whatever’s handy in the wardrobe, shave, then head downstairs for a huge breakfast from Carmela, with a pot of strong coffee. After reading the […]

July 9, 2015August 26, 2015 JES HaysBlatherings, The Birth of a Novel

A Day in the Life: Carmela

Carmela’s day starts early. She’s got to cook her own family’s breakfast before she leaves for Chance and Kye’s house. Fortunately, the lads usually sleep late, so she’s got a little […]

June 27, 2014 JES HaysBlatherings

LUCK OF THE DRAW

It’s official – Devon Day and the Sweetwater Kid will be joining the Wolf Creek gang for the great poker tournament! The anthology, LUCK OF THE DRAW, will be published […]

July 1, 2013July 3, 2013 JES HaysThe Birth of a Novel

The Birth of a Novel

As this blog is to be about the writing process and my experiences as a writer, it seems only reasonable to start at the beginning. I’ve been telling stories my […]

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