Tag Archives: fiction

Goodreads Giveaway: Mouth of the Lion

Posted on January 17, 2017 by jguenther5

Enter for a chance to win one of 10 paperback copies of my historical novel/espionage thriller, “In the Mouth of the Lion.”  The Giveaway ends in about 1 month (February 16, 2017). For details, follow this link to Goodreads: giveaway … Continue reading →

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The 85th Anniversary of the Death of Geli Raubal

Posted on September 18, 2016 by jguenther5

One morning in Munich, on September 19th, 1931, Adolf Hitler’s 23 year old girlfriend, Geli Raubal, was found dead in her room, the windows and door locked, her key on the inside. On a couch beside her lay Hitler’s small … Continue reading →

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In the Mouth of the Lion — Kindle Version

Posted on July 3, 2016 by jguenther5

The ebook version of In the Mouth of the Lion has been released at a price about half of the already modestly-priced print version. Some comments by other authors: “Be prepared for a wild ride! J Guenther’s delightful new novel, … Continue reading →

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In the Mouth of the Lion proofs

Posted on March 27, 2016 by jguenther5

The morning after uploading my cover and text files for In the Mouth of the Lion to CreateSpace, I got a notice that the input files met CS specs. I put in an order for four proof copies. A little … Continue reading →

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In the Mouth of the Lion uploaded

Posted on March 25, 2016 by jguenther5

Tonight, during and after dinner, I uploaded the PDF file for In the Mouth of the Lion to CreateSpace, along with the front cover, and four blurbs for the back cover. I used CS’s “Cover Creator,” choosing a cover layout … Continue reading →

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Bulwer-Lytton Contest Entry

Posted on March 28, 2015 by jguenther5

From her high-up window in the attic of the old Suggins home, a run-down, ramshackle, hodge-podge of add-ons, lean-tos, and converted outbuildings that mercifully obscured the original structure, now devoid of paint these many decades, Becky Sue Suggins looked out … Continue reading →

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Screenplay, Part 8

Posted on July 29, 2014 by jguenther5

I’ve completed the first step in adapting my screenplay, In the Mouth of the Lion, to novel format. I took the simplest approach: converting the script into a text file, then removing sluglines, and so forth. In essence, I’m using … Continue reading →

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Screenplay, Part 7

Posted on May 26, 2014 by jguenther5

I’m changing gears here to talk about my earlier screenplay, In the Mouth of the Lion. My readers reported back several weeks ago. Based on their combined comments, I have quite a bit of work to do, a total of … Continue reading →

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“The Garden of Forking Paths”

Posted on January 26, 2014 by jguenther5

When constructing a plot, at any given juncture with multiple potential outcomes, it’s wisest not to select the first outcome that pops into your head. The best procedure consists of identifying as many of the outcomes as practical and then … Continue reading →

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Screenplay, Part 6

Posted on December 23, 2013 by jguenther5

In the Mouth of the Lion is complete in its latest incarnation. I’m still finding a very few minor things to tweak on every pass, but I’ve reached the point where those minor changes may be irrelevant. I need another … Continue reading →

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