James A Woods
James A Woods began critiquing fiction at Writers On the Net in early 1999. The e-mail list there allowed him to hone his critical skills and advise aspiring writers. Some of the works he commented on have gone on to be published.
He served as the Midland / Odessa, TX Municipal Liaison for NaNoWriMo.org for several years. National Novel Writing Month is a seat-of-your-pants approach to writing in which participants create a novel during the month of November. Municipal Liaisons plan local events and lead the foray into the 50,000 word challenge.
He wrote over two dozen articles as a Senior Staff Reviewer for Book Worm’s Book Reviews at Fiction Addiction.NET and contributed to the Writers Showcase at the same site. He represented Fiction Addiction as a guest blogger at Love of Reading.com's Online Book Fair in 2006.
He held the office of Secretary and currently holds the office of President of West Texas Writers. The literary non-profit organization assists writers and artists in their professional ambitions. Mr. Woods strives to provide vision for the writing community of West Texas.
Under his direction West Texas Writers created the annual Celebration of Writers. The Celebration honors writers and their craft, and provides published authors an opportunity to promote their books. A short story contest is held in conjunction with the event.
He has judged a flash fiction contest for FictionAddiction.Net and a short story contest for the North-East Texas Writers Organization.
Mr. Woods developed a love for the written word as the child of parents who were often seen reading. C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien influence his writing and Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, Ray Bradbury and Frank Peretti round out his favorite authors. He resides in Odessa, TX with his family and two dogs.
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Robert E. Lee: Man of Conviction
General Robert E. Lee made a conscious effort to live by high standards throughout his life.
Dec 15, 2008
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Six Freelance Markets for Hard Times
Opportunities exist for industrious freelance writers in poor economic climates.
Dec 15, 2008
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Australian Commandos' Secret War
A.B. Feuer thrills readers with the riveting history of Australia's elite commando units during World War II.
Dec 15, 2008
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Packs On! Recalls Mountain Battles of WWII
Military historian A.B. Feuer gathers thrilling first-hand accounts of war in "Packs On!: Memoirs of the 10th Mountain Division in WWII."
Dec 15, 2008
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Coast Watching in World War II
"Coast Watching in WWII" brings together personal accounts of the war from two exceptionally brave men.
Dec 15, 2008
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How to Generate Blog Comments
A little planning will produce new comments for beginning blogs.
Dec 10, 2008
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Poets' Corner by John Lithgow
John Lithgow's Poets' Corner is the one-and-only poetry book for the whole family.
Dec 9, 2008
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Philogelos Reveals Origin of Ancient Jokes
A new translation of Philogelos: The Laugh Addict reveals the ancient origins of some popular modern jokes.
Nov 26, 2008
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Robot Dreams by Sara Varon
Sara Varon, author of Chicken and Cat, offers a tender tale of friendship in Robot Dreams.
Sep 12, 2008
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Fantasy Novel Emphasizes Importance of Prayer
Rod Espinosa's The Courageous Princess features the importance of prayer to its fantasy heroine.
Sep 12, 2008
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