Comments from people who have read Paris

Comments from people who have read

Paris, Wyoming.

NOTE: In fairness, none of the following comments have been edited (except for give-away-the-story comments). I put a comment about my relationship (if I have one) with them after their name. Nevertheless, here they are....and I invite comments from all readers. If you buy and read the story (check out The Deal) , I would love to hear from you. And with your permission, I will include your comments in this section. Send to me at jim@pariswyoming.com.

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Dear Mr. James,

Thanks for Paris, Wyoming. I bought it because it was written by a local author and because we had talked before. I didn't know what to expect, but never expected a story line or themes like you gave me. You taught me, entertained me and made me think; I couldn't ask much more from a book. Thanks, Eric Ridgway, MD

(Dr. Ridgway is an ER doctor and he and I have worked together on some child protection matters))

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Well I was true to my word; I started your book this weekend and finished it at lunch today. You did a great job.I really enjoyed reading it and wished it had gone on longer. You had really good character development. I loved all the characters, but my two favorites were Marcel and Jack. I like the friendship they have. It's nice to see a solid male friendship (you don't often see those in books). You made the characters come alive. It feels like I could go to Paris and walk into the book store and Marcel would be there to greet me. You should be proud of the book.... I got all choked up when he was writing letters to his sister, Tatt and Marcel. I loved all the Wyoming stuff in there. I laughed about the "triple," The first, biggest and most fish.....my dad and I do that, I didn't know anyone else did! Please keep writing, and I'll look forward to reading more of your books! Great Job Jim! BBBBBBrenda

(BBBBBBrenda is a sweetheart. We worked together for the Wyoming Department of Family Services in Rock Springs, Wyoming)

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To: Margaret

From: "Barbara Cleveland"

I LOVED your brother's book!! It is a wonderful story, it made me cry more than once. I hope he sells it and gets rich off the movie rights! Truly a lovely, wonderful love story. Thanks! Love Barb

(I've never met Barb. But if she knows my sister, she is a character!)

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>>> "Becker Linda" <lbecker@ > 10/22/03 07:49AM >>>
Jim,

I very much enjoyed your first novel, and hope it won't be the last! Jack is exactly the type of person I'd like share my life with.....he's rough when he needs to be, he's his own person, and he shows a tenderness not known by many men (that I've known anyway). Your book melted me and I'm still in a puddle. I've had the book on my desk for awhile now and Michaela (my assistant) spent one afternoon reading it. I found her in tears....she was so moved by the story. Again, great book. I loved it. And, you showed me a side of you that I didn't know was there.

(Linda is a friend that works at Central Wyoming College (which is mentioned in the story and, obviously, a brilliant woman!)+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

>>> Rick Sperry 10/27/03 08:58AM >>>

I finished the book and remain impressed with story line, characters, descriptive writing, suspense to name a few things but I thought the best overall complement would be to say "If you write again I will buy it again". Rick

(Rick is a friend, retired Salt Lake Sheriff's Deputy. )

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>>> "stu evans" <scstuevans@ > 09/09/03 05:22AM >>>
Jim, I finally got the book. Wow! Your style reminds me of Bernard Malamud...the author of The Natural. I truly am impressed...can't put it down. Seems like every gal I dated was a "Lisette""...always said to me 'don't call me!' To me, was a collection of ethics,morality, religion, and a love story. Well done, Jim. Janeen starts on it next then it will be sent to you for signing. I'm really proud of you. I knew you had some ability but this surpassed my wildest imagination as to your literary capabilities. I particularly enjoyed pages 190-192 regarding the philosophy of debt! Made sense although theologians may quibble a bit over it. All in all, I was inspired by the book, also not knowing much French, I have to look up some of the 'sayings' but kind of figured out what they meant. Like I used to say, and still do, " Esse Quam Vidori" ÃÂ Warm regards, Stu

(Stu retired as a Captain for Delta Airlines. I didn't even know that he could read. Evidently, he learned since we graduated from high school together.)

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>>> "barbara odaly" <odaly2@ > 09/22/04 11:43AM >>>

Jim, Finished your book and it was a very enjoyable read. You are a good writer, and you managed very well to keep the story going. The few descriptions you have of nature...are beautiful. I have all sorts of questions, about the characters, but I am on my way to campus...

Have a great day...Cowboy! xxxB

(Barb and I met on a ship from Barcelona to NY in 1968. By happenstance, 30+ years later, she found my name on the internet, emailed me, and we have been corresponding since I forced her to buy a copy of the book. Still haven't seen each other since 1968 but we will get together some day)++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>>> "Bonnie Luttrell" <wbkl@ >

I'm loving your book, you are a VERY good writer, and I'm almost done with it, and don't want it to end!!

TX, Bonnie

And then she says

>>> "Bonnie Luttrell" <wbkl@

Back to your book.....I'm holding out on the last 20 pages, don't think I can bear it if he dies, and I think that's where you're going with this. Hope I'm wrong!! I'll let you know what I think about the ending, when I finally allow myself to read it.

And then...

>>> "Bonnie Luttrell" <wbkl@ >

Just wanted to let you know that the other girl at work who borrowed the book over the weekend, just LOVED it, and cried and cried at the end, and wanted more!! She said she just wanted it to go on longer and longer.

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Jim,

And just so you know, and don't you dare tell anyone, it even brought tears to my eyes.... Gina Blumenshine

(Gina has been a cowgirl still is, even though she works in an insurance agency and won't let anyone know she is a softie.)

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As an avid reader (thats me) Paris was outstanding. Of course I always read EVERYTHING I see about Wyoming Cowboys and your Cowboy, Jack was entertaining, and true to so many real Wyoming Cowboys I know, including yourself. You have made the reader laugh, cry, be angry, and then happy. All the components that make me pick up a book. I've bought several copies for my family for presents, knowing that they all enjoy it as much as I did. -- Carol Lee

(Carol is all Wyoming at heart and, as she says, an avid reader.)

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A love story written from a man's viewpoint??? I had my doubts too, but I was delightfully surprised. Paris, Wyoming has all the necessary ingredients for a heart-touching story of love, betrayal and the indomitable spirit of hope. Hats off to Jim James! Thank you for several entertaining hours of good reading. I'm anxiously awaiting your next book.

Rachel Stahr

(Rachel lives in Nebraska (for reasons unknown to me!) and is imaginative, a beginning writer and valuable critic of my work. She was my boss at one time.)

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Jim, I will always treasure the letters in Chapter 18 and a passage, from that chapter, quoting, "...understand and accept that you are value beyond the ordinary." And without giving too much away, another passage that gives mindfulness meaning: "Life does not present rewards or punishments; only consequences of a series of events, of choices, of accidents, or of achievements."

Best regards, Jim, and much success with your book and movie rights.

Sherry

"Pour vivre aux coeurs que nous laissons ne doit pas mourir"

(Sherry is a travel nurse that read my book on the recommendation of another travel nurse, Patti, in Baltimore)

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