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Never Cry Again
Release Date: June, 2016
An Amazon 5-Star Book
“Set in the American South in the 1930s, Never Cry Again tells the story of a young man who beats all the odds. He is conceived in abuse, born into neglect, and raised with hatred. That he survives at all is a miracle, but he does much more. Year by year, chapter by chapter, he make a gritty determined climb out of poverty and hell, each rung on the ladder a hard-earned achievement. Jim Cole’s debut is a well-written, artfully told historical and literary journey that leaves you hoping for a sequel.” ….Ken Oder, author of the award-winning Whippoorwill Hollow series: The Closing and Old Wounds to the Heart.
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Upcoming Kroger Store Book Signings:
June 23, Kroger 342, 1905 El Mar, Seabrook
July 21, Kroger 738, Spring Cypress at Champion Forest
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“Never Cry Again is sure to break your heart and make you believe that you can overcome any odds”—www.outrageouslywonderful.com
“…excellent character development, perfect editing…nicely incorporated backdrop…a flawless book…perfect 4 out of 4 stars”–onlinebookclub.org
“An engaging coming of age tale…part Huckleberry Finn and part Stand by Me”–Kirkus Reviews
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NOTICE: If you live within 200 miles of Victoria, Texas, and would like to schedule me to come and visit with your book club or library, contact me via email, jim@colemines.com
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January 28, 2016 at 10:55 pm
I could see the picture as you were painting it with your words as if it were a movie in front of me. Well done.
February 15, 2016 at 10:43 am
Each sentence, no each word, left me hungering for the next. Great read.
February 20, 2016 at 9:24 am
Don’t know where you found the photo at the beginning of Chapter 1, but it eerily portrays the ramshackle house where young Drew existed with his mother . Can almost hear the creaking of the front porch as Uncle Eugene shuffles in the front door for another visit with Edith
February 20, 2016 at 8:20 pm
Your writing simply mesmerizes me. The words you chose paints such a vivid picture of this skinny, little forlorn kid named Drew I felt I could reach out and hug him. He reminds me of many of the students I taught and what went on behind closed doors. Can’t wait for the next installment!!
March 6, 2016 at 5:33 pm
Each sentence keeps me wanting more. Such a amazing read that makes me feel like I’m there in the book!. Bravo 👏
Can’t wait to read more
March 13, 2016 at 10:14 am
Maude is Drew’s life vest during these early years of his turbulence and uncertainty. She keeps him afloat and does so in a loving way for she is his protective angel on earth. And her sweet spirit glows as she instills her love of GOD in Drew as they gather to worship and sing great gospel songs.
GOD’s Word tells us “Don’t neglect to open up your homes to guests, because by doing this some have been hosts to angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2)
March 13, 2016 at 11:05 am
I appreciate all comments, Thanks.
April 16, 2016 at 8:33 pm
A realistic portrayal of mother-son relationship. The mother is not much of a mother, it is amazing how the young lad accepts it. Masterfully done. I feel for both, the boy and his mother, and would love to know what happens to him in the next installment.
April 24, 2016 at 7:45 pm
What a tough life for the ten-year-old, and you have portrayed it well enough for us readers to love him, and hate Edith and Eugene. Can’t wait for the next installment.
April 24, 2016 at 9:40 pm
Wait until next weekend. Thanks for your comment.
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May 11, 2016 at 2:29 pm
Sorry, I don’t use Twitter. Glad you’re enjoying the blog. I post something new every weekend.
May 15, 2016 at 10:37 pm
Hi, Jim. Just started reading, now on Chapter 5, and I am enjoying it so much. Knew you wrote historical facts well, but your talent to tell a story is phenomenal. Even though we grew up in the 40s and 50s with relatively little, at least by today’s standards, of material things, we were blessed to grow up in Victoria with parents and friends who protected and cared for us. Unfortunately, many do not, in earlier days or today. Thank you for allowing us to share your talents, and I look forward to being able to buy the published work, and have the author sign it. It is good to be able to really get to know you and Marian as we share our interest in preserving our past.
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August 17, 2016 at 5:36 pm
Great read. I really love the main character . I look forward to read more of your work.
August 17, 2016 at 10:29 pm
Thanks for the comment, Cindy. The completed novel is available on Amazon.com, as e-book, soft cover, and hard cover.
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October 15, 2016 at 9:33 am
Thanks, Corene.
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September 5, 2017 at 7:18 pm
Glad you responded. Thanks for keeping up with the adventures of the Neilan family!
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September 24, 2017 at 9:23 pm
Met you Saturday at Kroger in Pearland, I didn’t know of you and hadn’t read a book in years. Bought the book went home, started reading the book and could not stop. The book was so entertaining, I will definitely be on the look out for any other work from you. Thank you so much for getting my attention yesterday. And yes; I did need those tissues you gave me. thanks.