Jerry Minchew

New Website and Links

2004-12-01T21:49:00.000-05:00

THIS WEBSITE HAS MOVED TO :

www.publishedauthors.net/jerryminchew

Thank you for your interest in KNIGHTHAWKE. To see more please click on the link above.

Jerry Minchew

REVIEWS

2004-11-20T02:43:00.000-05:00

REVIEWER,: STEVE PATTERSON
I had the pleasure of previewing Knighthawk. This book is a great read, well written with believable characters. It's a tale that just about everybody can identify with and enjoy. Michael Webber, the lead character, is an ordinary man who finds himself in extraordinary circumstances. These circumstances kept me glued to this book till the end. I certainly hope there is a sequel!
Steve Patterson, an avid reader

My final draft

2004-11-06T14:43:00.000-05:00

I've had a lot of people ask me when they can expect to read Knighthawke. I've sent my final draft to Publish America. I've also sent the dedication, author bio, disclaimer, acknowledgments, back cover text and photos. So they have everthing in hand. Here is their response:

I have downloaded all of your attachments and everything opened just fine. I have sent your file on to productions. They will contact you when they assign an editor/proofer to your manuscript. Your book will follow the schedule outlined on the AQ web page: http://www.publishamerica.com/AQ/#12. I'm sorry I can't give you a date of any kind at this time, and your proofer might be several months more before they contact you, but after that the pace will pick up.

So now I wait for an editor/proofer to read it and contact me. I was as disappointed as anyone to read that it might take several months. I was hoping for a Christmas release. A number of people have said that they are anxious to read Knighthawke and I am anxious to get it read. However, it was 2 1/2 years in the writing so I guess I can wait another couple of months. As soon as I hear from them I will let ya'll know. Thanks to everyone for your interest and support.

In the meantime I will not be idle. Knighthawke ends in a cliffhanger so there has to be a Knighthawke II. I am currently working on that project. It's going a little faster than Knighthawke because the characters and plot are pretty much set. That's good news because when you finally get a chance to read Knighthawke you won't have to wait that much longer to see how the cliffhanger turns out

While you're waiting to read it and I'm anxious to have you read it let's remember that patience is a virtue. This will happen in God's due time. (James 4:13-15)

While you're here take time to scroll down to read a synopsis of Knighthawke and find out how to post a comment to let me know that you were here. Please do post a comment even if you just leave your name and say, "hi."

Jerry Minchew

What's the latest?

2004-10-28T00:17:00.000-05:00

Here's the latest on KNIGHTHAWKE. Publish America has asked for my final draft of the manuscript by November 18th. They've sent me a Style Guide that I'm going through and making necessary changes in order to fit what they expect in terms of grammar and format. It is stated in the contract that I have final creative control.

They also want, by Nov. 18th, pictures for the back cover, a 150 word synopsis, a 50 word bio of the author (that's me!), a disclaimer and a dedication. I hope to have all of that to them by Nov. 11th.

Don't forget to scroll down to see how to post a comment on this website and to read a synopsis of KNIGHTHAWKE.

I have been asked to post a photo on this site. Well, I tried and in downloading the program that Blogger said that I need to download, in order to post it, my antivirus program blocked it. Therefore I discontinued the download. I'm going to give Blogger awhile to get whatever problem they're having with the program repaired and then I'll try again.

For those who wish to see a photo of me, (I'm really not much to look at) my USAF Auxiliary Squadron (aka. Civil Air Patrol) will soon have pictures of all members on their website:
www.tncap187.info

Information will also be posted on the Publish America website when they have a publication date.
www.publishamerica.com

You can go to their website and click on "Author News."

Jerry

How to post a comment

2004-10-15T19:16:00.000-05:00

I've had some friends visit this site and ask me how to post a comment to what I have written without creating your own "blog" (short for web log). It took me a little while to figure it out but here are the steps:

1. At the bottom of my posted message click on "Post a Comment."
2. On the next page click on "or post anonymously."
3. On the next page leave a message and click on "Publish your comment."

That should do it. Thanks to all who have visited this site.

UPDATE: KNIGHTHAWKE is in the editing process right now. Publish America sent me a style guide and I am going over it with a fine tooth comb to see if I can find in grammatical mistakes in the manuscript.

Jerry Minchew

Synopsis of Knighthawke

2004-10-03T05:33:00.000-05:00

Synopsis of KNIGHTHAWKE

KNIGHTHAWKE is a blend of action, adventure, mystery, humor, history, romance and science fiction. The time period is 1952 - 1975. KNIGHTHAWKE is the first in a series of books that will bring the story into current times.
KNIGHTHAWKE is the Special Ops code name for Michael Walker, a reluctant hero who only wants to live a normal life. He grew up believing that he was the son of Jake and Lisa Webber, abandoned as a baby in the back seat of a car when Lisa was killed during a bank robbery. In reality they had abducted him from his parents and twin sister Michelle, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
His journey leads him into the Air Force when he leaves his foster home in the South. In California he locates someone who had once known Jake and Lisa. He learns that Lisa was unable to have children.
Feeling confused and frustrated he returns to his home base in New Mexico where an accident, involving a NASA satellite nearly takes his life. The satellite contains an alien organism which makes its way into his bloodstream. This causes him to heal rapidly and enhances his natural abilities. Thus Michael’s life is changed and KNIGHTHAWKE is born.
The Pentagon classifies him as top secret. Michael feels out of control of his own life. Scientists want to study him. The military wants to use him as a secret weapon in the Vietnam and Cold Wars. The Soviets want his blood. Michael just wants to learn his true identity, while his family is frustrated in their efforts to find him.
The final chapter ends in a cliffhanger that will leave the readers mouth watering for the sequel. The characters have been written in such a way that the reader will experience their joys and sorrows, successes and failures. Lisa Webber is portrayed as a victim, more than a villain. At her death the reader will feel sympathy even though her crimes are unforgivable. That is an example of the paradoxes that weave their way through the entire book. Michael is neither a super hero nor a super soldier. He is an ordinary guy who deal’s with extraordinary circumstances. His reaction to his newfound abilities is first denial, then regret, and finally acceptance. Through the trials, tribulations, and joys of his journey of self discovery he remains a humble man.
The book is full of coincidence and close calls. The police almost catch Jake; the Walker family almost finds Michael. Seemingly insignificant details turn up later in the story. The reader will often say, “I didn’t see that coming.” KNIGHTHAWKE is a story that will keep readers spellbound from beginning to end!

My First book

2004-10-02T03:55:00.000-05:00

Hi you've found my web site. This is my first attempt at this so I don't really know what I'm doing. I've created this website for people who will be reading my new book "KNIGHTHAWKE". I've just signed a contract with Publish America on Saturday 10/02/04. I've posted a synopsis of the book. Feel free to leave a message, ask a question or whatever. I hope you enjoy reading KNIGHTHAWKE as much as I enjoyed writing it. Jerry Minchew