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Dear James,

It's not too often I write an author after reading a book. Especially when it comes to fiction. Come to think of it, the last time was after reading a comic novel in my teens. Then again, it's not too often that a book passes by that matches your all time favorite. And that's what happened to me with Jesus Swept. One day I was browsing through Amazon looking for something to read, something apart from political science that is. I used A Confederacy of Dunces (John Kennedy Toole), my all time favorite, as a starting point. And your book showed up on the top of the list.

Although I didn't start reading Jesus Swept at once, as soon as I did I was drawn in. Partly because of the characters, partly because of the story, but mostly because you write really well. In addition, the book made an impression on me, which is a sign of art (if you ask me, anyway). I'm not saying it changed my perspective on life or anything. But "Do good. Be nice. Have fun." resonates with what I've always believed in myself. Follow those three guidelines and things will normally work out for the better. And if we all took those words to heed, well, it's not exactly rocket science stating that the world would be a better place.

I'm looking forward to new books from you, sir.

:D

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