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Mar 02
Lit Professor recommends Jesse’s Seed for classroom use
I received a review copy as an English professor for consideration in college curriculum. I would definitely recommend this novel for the beauty of the writing and the depth of probing the human condition. Many young people will relate to the dissonance in David’s life and the tough choices he must make. In addition, the …
Mar 02
Grace Dolak endorses Jesse’s Seed
Jesse’s Seed is a compelling story told well. I was drawn into David’s world, a world initially characterized by doubt and confusion, but which gained clarity as David discovered his true identity and pursued his destiny, a destiny much greater than he himself could have imagined possible. David’s story is a story of the triumph …
Mar 02
Maryann Spikes suggests Jesse’s Seed
This book makes me wish I had unlimited time to binge-read. Intelligent, suspenseful, spiritually and psychologically probing, inhabited with characters whose too-real struggles you want to continue resolving. I don’t want to give away too much, but this novel does what my favorite novels do: make you love the one you originally resent. I most …
Mar 01
Jesse’s Seed review by former literature professor
It’s been quite some time since I’ve found a novel that I was able to connect with in such a meaningful way. The characters are believable and well rounded, and I cared a great deal about what happened to them. Thematically, the book is centered around the reconciliation of rationalism and faith. While that tension …
Feb 07
Feb. 25: Jesse’s Seed signing and presentation at Collingsworth Library
I’m looking forward to my author signing and short presentation at 6:30pm on February 25. I’ll be there from 5:30 to 7:30 for conversation and book signing. Thanks Vicki Decker, librarian of Collingsworth Public Library, for inviting me to present on Jesse’s Seed and do a book signing, and for announcing this in The Red River …
Jan 21
Feb. 18: Jesse’s Seed signing at Shamrock Public Library
Shamrock friends, please mark your calendars; I’ll be having a book signing on Thursday, February the 18th from 1 to 4 at the Shamrock Public Library. Thanks Melanie King for your help! And thanks to County Star-News for running this article. Join the Facebook event! https://www.facebook.com/events/562575750556668
Nov 17
Sam Pakan’s “Jesse’s Seed” to be officially released Nov. 20th, 2015
The big day fast approaches!