James Scott Bell

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Delaware

"A fast-paced legal thriller in which lawyer Ty Buchanan will enter a world of unbelievable evil to discover the cause of his fiancee's death, prepared to kill for the truth"--Provided by the publisher

Try Dying

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

South Carolina

Craft an Engaging Plot

How does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plotting for commercial and literary fiction? How do you revise a plot or structure that's gone off course?

With Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure, you'll discover the answers to these questions and more. Award-winning author James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a believable and memorable plot, including:

   * Techniques for crafting strong beginnings, middles, and ends
   * Easy-to-understand plotting diagrams and charts
   * Brainstorming techniques for original plot ideas
   * Thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter
   * Story structure models and methods for all genres
   * Tips and tools for correcting common plot problems


Filled with plot examples from popular novels, comprehensive checklists, and practical hands-on guidance, Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure gives you the skills you need to approach plot and structure like an experienced pro.

Write Great Fiction - Plot and Structure

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Louisiana

Lindy Field takes on the job of defending a 13 year old accused of multiple homocide & finds the case isn't altogether as clear cut as commonly believed. Her client refuses to cooperate & Lindy becomes convinced he's shielding someone else.

Sins of the Fathers

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Ty Buchanan is living on the peaceful grounds of St. Monica's, far away from the glamorous life he led as a rising trial lawyer for a big L.A. firm. Recovering from the death of his fiancée and a false accusation of murder, Buchanan has found his previous ambitions unrewarding. Now he prefers offering legal services to the poor and the under-represented, from his "office" at local coffee bar The Freudian Sip. A mysterious woman with a six year old daughter comes to him for help. She's being illegally evicted from a downtown transient hotel, an interest represented by his old law firm and former best friend, Al Bradshaw. Buchanan won't back down. He's going to fight for the woman's rights. But then she ends up dead, and the case moves from the courtroom to the streets. Determined to find the killer and protect the little girl, who has no last name and no other family, Buchanan finds he must depend on skills he never needed in the employ of a civil law firm.

Try Darkness

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North Carolina

After high school in a small town in Nebraska, Doyle and Zee drift apart, both with dreams of escape, and end up together again in Los Angeles, when Doyle goes back into law and Zee gets arrested for murder. Original.

Glimpses of Paradise

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Alabama

The Confessions of Sir Max Busby

"James Scott Bell has written a clever story, full of historical and scientific insights, blended with creative whimsy. "The Darwin Conspiracy" is ingenious and engaging."--Randy Alcorn

The Darwin Conspiracy

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Missouri

Oklahoma

Florida

Enthrall your readers, love the process, & become the writer you are meant to be! Writers are given a wealthy of opportunities to cultivate a successful writing life, break out, and find an audience for their work. Yet so many writers, from beginners to veterans, find their careers stuck in neutral. The solution is simple: Just write. Write yourself past fears, doubts, and setbacks, and use your desire for writing excellence to deeply immerse yourself in the craft. In Just Write, best-selling author and veteran writing coach James Scott Bell shows you how to develop unforgettable stories while leading a rewarding writing life. You'll learn how to master the nuances of fiction, discover what readers really want, and persevere through the challenges of getting started, conquering writer's block, and dealing with rejection. Look inside to discover how to: • Brainstorm new concepts for your fiction and develop a believable premise. • Create memorable characters that keep your readers coming back for more. • Study classic & contemporary novels to improve your writing. • Effectively market yourself as a writer. • Manage your time to maintain peak efficiency. Fulfilling writing careers are developed through hard work, an investment in practice, and complete dedication to the process. Don't succumb to excuses or procrastination. Dive into your career with gusto and enthusiasm. Fall in love with writing every day. Just write.

Just Write Creating Unforgettable Fictio

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California

English

The No-Stress Way to Sell Books Withou

Is marketing sucking the joy out of your writing life? Do you wish you could spend more time writing and less time selling? Do you suffer from platform paranoia or social marketing madness? Are you stressed because you can't keep up with the latest marketing gimmicks and perpetual-motion author-entrepreneurs? Here's good news: Marketing For Writers Who Hate Marketing will show you how to have the kind of writing life you long for by dispelling the marketing myths that weigh you down. You'll learn what works best, what doesn't, and how a few simple strategies are all you need to get the most out of your marketing efforts. Marketing For Writers Who Hate Marketing will help you prioritize your marketing so you can concentrate on the handful of tools that are most effective, and eliminate the worry that you're never doing enough. It will teach you: - The #1 most effective marketing tool ... one you already love! - How to maximize the all-important first impression your book makes on a browser. - How to turn browsers into readers. - How to turn readers into fans. - Pricing as a strategic marketing tool. - How to grow and nurture an email list. - All the time-sucking practices you can avoid so you're free to write! - And more. Whether your are self-publishing or working with a traditional publisher -- or both -- you need to know how to market smart. This book will show you how.

Marketing for Writers Who Hate Marketing

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Maryland

A case involving a trolley accident pits Kit against powerful railway men, all of whom have something to hide. The truth may blow the lid off a conspiracy, so will her enemies find a way to keep her silenced forever?

A Higher Justice

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Dive into the exhilarating world of legal thrills with James Scott Bell's "Try Dying," the gripping entry in the Ty Buchanan series. Published by Grand Central Publishing in 2007, this hardcover edition brings together the intense pace of general suspense with a sharp legal twist, crafting a narrative that's as entertaining as it is relentless. 

It is sure to captivate readers who revel in the interplay of mystery, suspense, and courtroom drama. Whether for your personal collection or as a gift, "Try Dying" promises a thrilling journey through its pages.

Pennsylvania

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Colorado

Presumed Guitly Compilation

Breach of Promise (2 Books in 1)

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Creating Unforgettable Fiction and a Rewardin Writing life

Illinois

Glimpses of Paradise (Signed Copy)

Tennessee

This suspense novel asks what if a liberal Supreme Court Justice, and the all-important swing vote, has a religious conversion that changes her whole life -- and the way she views the law?

Deadlock

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Maine

Greater Glory, Certain Truth, Higher Justice

Book 1 of THE TRIALS OF KIT SHANNON by James Scott Bell, a Christy Award winner. Having proved she's a legal success, Kit Shannon again battles injustices found in Los Angeles, the city she has come to love. She now takes up the cause of a society woman who fears her dark past will be exposed. Ted Fox renews his dreams of flying when he is called to New York to pursue air travel's future. But when he is arrested for treason, not only are his plans for marriage thwarted, but his very life is at stake. Kit's pursuit of justice has never been so important--or so personal.

The Trials of Kit Shannon Bundle

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James S. Bell

Pastor Ron Hamilton's 8,000-member church is thriving, and his book on pornography in the church has unexpectedly become a best seller, but all of his success ends abruptly when a young female porn star's body is discovered in a sleazy motel room and all of the murder evidence points to him. Original. 35,000 first printing.

Presumed Guilty

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She thinks she knows who she is and what she wants, but when the web gets terribly tangled, is her game of deception a clever lie or a deadly trap? Two bodies in an isolated canyon on the edge of L.A. One with saddlebags filled with diamonds. That's how it begins for Liz Towne, a stunning blonde with a devout husband who has given up a prime job for reasons Liz cannot understand for "Mac" MacDonald, a Gulf War vet who's done time in prison and is just now finding his way back to normal life and for Roxanne "Rocky" Towne, Liz's sister-in-law, who suspects things she cannot prove. All three are thrown together after a tragedy in Pack Canyon. After finding the stolen diamonds, Liz is faced with an escalating set of choices: Truth or lies? Stop or keep moving? All in or played out? A stunning suspense thriller from bestselling author James Scott Bell."

Deceived

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Steve Conroy, a lawyer still haunted by the kidnapping of his older brother from a bedroom they shared as children, becomes suspicious when he is hired by a client who knows too much about his brother and his family.

The Whole Truth

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Tracie Peterson

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

The courtrooms of 1903 Los Angeles are a man's world -- until Kit Shannon arrives ...

City of Angels

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

How far will a man go to protect his family? Attorney Sam Trask will go farther than he ever dreamed, even in his worst nightmare. Because his worst nightmare is about to come true... At age forty-seven, attorney Sam Trask finally seems to have his life in order. The dark years of too much drinking and all-consuming ambition have given way to Christian faith. His marriage is strong again. Everything seems finally on the right track. Then a voice from the past comes back to say hello. Suddenly Sam faces a danger more real than he ever imagined--danger from someone who will not rest until Sam's life comes crashing down around him. Desperate, Sam seeks protection from the law he's served all his life. But when the threats are turned on his family, and the law seems powerless to protect them, Sam must consider a choice that strikes at the heart of his life and faith--whether to take the law into his own hands.

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