James R. Benn

Male

Hadlyme, Connecticut

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Hadlyme, Connecticut
About Me:
I'm a mystery writer. My first series mystery, BILLY BOYLE, came out in September 2006 from Soho Press. It's set during World War II and features a military investigator, named oddly enough, Billy Boyle. The second title came out in 2007 - THE FIRST WAVE. the third, BLOOD ALONE, came out in 2008. The 2009 title is EVIL FOR EVIL. I always wanted to write, and now I only wish I'd started sooner.
I Am A:
Writer
Website:
http://www.jamesrbenn.com
Books And Authors I Like:
Fiction is great, but I focus on books about writing, or research.
THE SEVEN BASIC PLOTS by Christopher Booker.
13 WAYS OF LOOKING AT THE NOVEL by Jane Smiley.
WRITING FICTION by Jane Burroway.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
NCIS, Foyle's War, Mythbusters, Andy Griffith (black and white only).
Hey, after a long day of work and an evening writing, a guy's gotta relax.

Comment Wall:

  • James R. Benn

    Leighton - I started this based on Sarah forwarding your recommendation. Guess I'll put a bit of time into it and see what happens. You figure it worthwhile?
    Thanks for the good words; I will check out your work. Best to start with Blood of the Wicked? A series?

    Jim

    Jul 17, 2007

  • Peg Herring

    You must have "heard" me talking about you on DorothyL today! I didn't start it, but someone said they liked BB, and I added my two cents. I'm ALWAYS honest. If I don't like a book, I say nothing. Anyway, thanks for the invite.

    Jul 17, 2007

  • colin cotterill

    hello james,
    i believe it's winston churchill after his makeover.

    Jul 18, 2007

  • LJ Roberts

    Hi James,
    Thanks for the invite. I'm delighted to link up with you.

    Jul 18, 2007

  • LJ Roberts

    Yup, the secret is out. The picture probably should have had me reading as that's how I spend most of my time.

    Jul 18, 2007

  • Mary Saums

    Hi, James - Loved your note. :) Congratulations on your success with Billy Boyle. Nice to see you here!

    Jul 19, 2007

  • Cindy Daniel

    Hi James,

    Hope everything is going well with you. I'm glad you like the covers, I'm real proud of the artwork Erica did for me.

    Take care.

    Jul 26, 2007

  • Morgan Mandel

    Hi James,
    No relatives in Connecticut.
    Morgan Mandel is my pen name.
    Sounded easier for people to remember than my real one.
    Morgan

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Sarah Reidy

    Hey Jim! Figured I'd sign up so I could keep up with all of you! :-)

    Jul 28, 2007

  • Cara Black

    Congratulaions on being a Book Sense Notable Pick...fantastique!

    Jul 30, 2007

  • Lyn LeJeune

    You had your books published and you have a day job? Kudos and to the Library Journal starred review. Speaking of libraries . . .
    My book, The Beatitudes, is a paranormal thriller set in New Orleans. It will be out in the fall and I am donating all royalties directly to the New Orleans Public Library Foundation. Libraries support the infrastructure of a great city, so I have started The Beatitudes Network to promote awareness of the importance of public libraries in NOLA.
    The blogsite www.beatitudesinneworleans.blogspot.com describes the Network, has excerpts from The Beatitudes, recipes, and more. Merci mille fois. Lyn Lejeune.

    Aug 9, 2007

  • Cara Black

    Ophra's next.

    Great lead review in this Sunday's NYTimes, congratulations!!

    Sep 8, 2007

  • James R. Benn

    Thanks! I haven't even seen it yet; out here in the boondocks we have to wait until Sunday!
    Lead? Wow!

    Jim

    Sep 9, 2007

  • Ann C. Theis

    In his younger years he looked more like Gomez Adams than Cleese. He is flattered by the Cleese comparison and has moved the first Billy Boyle book closer to the top of his tbr pile.

    act

    Sep 26, 2007

  • Karen J. Laubenstein

    Ah - and what, may I ask, do they serve at a New England Crime Bake? And... where?

    Nov 12, 2007

  • James R. Benn

    Catering by Hannibal Lecter perhaps?
    No, it's the annual conference of the New England chapter, Mystery Writers of America. See;
    http://www.crimebake.org/index.htm

    Jim

    Nov 13, 2007

  • Cara Black

    Happy New Year Jim
    Cara

    Dec 31, 2007