2011

T. J. Forrester
Jan 27, 04:30pm

Simon & Schuster will launch <I>Miracles, Inc.</I> on Monday, but it's available for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Inc-Novel-T-J-Forrester/dp/1439175586"> pre-order</a> now!

I was recently interviewed by Mary Akers, the editor of <a href="http://www.rkvry.com/blog"> r. kv. r. y.</a> We talk about the book and the writing process, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Here is some pre-launch input. My editor was especially excited about the starred Kirkus review.

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“Forrester is that good—like Elmore Leonard writing Elmer Gantry. Hot dog!” — Clyde Edgerton, author of The Bible Salesman

“T.J. Forrester has achieved with his debut novel a rare blend of suspense, satire, and flawed but sympathetic characters.” — Amy Greene, bestselling author of Bloodroot

“A vibrant first novel . . . Forrester has the makings of a formidable talent.” – Kirkus <a href="http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/fiction/tj-forrester/miracles-inc/"> (starred review)</a>

“The rise and fall of a ne’er-do-well-turned-preacher fuels Forrester’s promising debut.” — Publishers Weekly

“. . .there are terrible deeds throughout the novel, but they are accompanied by comedy and moments of tenderness.” — Booklist

“I loved it and could not put it down!” — Margaret Holdman, Borders bookseller

“Not only did the story make me ponder the possible reformation of religious chicanery, but I also laughed my butt off.” — Jacki Leach, Borders bookseller

“T. J. Forrester’s writing sizzles with a fearless contemporary masculine energy that marks him as a writer to watch. This guy’s got guts. You should be paying attention.” — Kevin Griffith, Pasco County Librarian

Susan Tepper
Jan 27, 06:30pm

Congratulations, T.J. and wish you much success with your new book!

T. J. Forrester
Jan 27, 06:59pm

Thanks so much, and right back at you, Susan!

Susan Tepper
Jan 27, 07:40pm

So kind!

Linda Simoni-Wastila
Jan 27, 08:45pm

Congrats TJ -- I WILL pre-order! Anything Mary Akers likes, I will like. You've got some fine blurbs there. Mighty fine. Peace...

Darryl Price
Jan 27, 09:25pm

"This guy’s got guts. You should be paying attention.” Says it all.

T. J. Forrester
Jan 27, 10:15pm

Thanks, Linda and Darryl, for your kind words.
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