Books with author Jeff Franklin

The new "nonfiction"—the adaptation of storytelling techniques to journalistic articles in the manner of Truman Capote, Tom Wolfe, and John McPhee—is an innovative genre that has been awarded virtually every Pulitzer Prize for literary journalism since 1979. And now Jon Franklin, himself a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and undisputed master of the great American nonfiction short story, shares the secrets of his success. Franklin shows how to make factual pieces come alive by applying the literary techniques of complication/resolution, flashback, foreshadowing, and pace. He illustrates his points with a close analysis and annotation of two of his most acclaimed stories, so that the reader can see, step-by-step, just how they were created. This lively, easy-to-follow guid combines readability and excitement with the best of expository prose and illuminates the techniques that beginning journalists—and more experienced ones, too—will find immensely helpful:Stalking the true short storyDrafting an effective outlineStructuring the rough copyPolishing like a proand the tips, tools, and techniques that will put your stories on the cutting edge

A 30,000 word novel about the first romance of life's experience through two youths, who love esoteric concersation, music, physics, theology, Einstein, American Indian and European history, and each other, culminating through that first kiss - captured forever by a legend of ancient folklore. Meet Jensen and Valeria, two youths hardly knowing they're close to adolescence, a tenor and an alto in an American youth choir. They first meet on a dangerous spelunking outing, and despite Jensen's infinite, toxic shyness, they discover attraction between them is growing, whether in or out of their choir class. The affinity increases during the choir's singing tour in Europe. But conflicting forces (both internal and external) work throughout, especially in Europe, which not only separate the couple, but nearly kill them as well. Finally, back in America near novel's end, by coincidental accident, a kiss seals their love forever by being captive in a legend of ancient American Indian floklore - a forgotten legend told to the couple in the beginning by an old timer. From a year out of adolescence, a flashback till the final chapter of this novel - it's a fusion of psychology, science, fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, adventure and mystery all rolled into one - building a story which heralds the splendor of youthful love's vigor - culminating in the final chapter. Perhaps we, of all ages, should take lesson from that tender time of natural innocence....

About pet cats in Minecraft for the first and second grader, this is a non-fiction full-color book about what pet cats do, types of cats, how to get a pet cat, and how to take care of pet cats in Minecraft. It has plenty of pictures!J. M. M. Franklin is a software developer who lives in Cary, North Carolina and enjoys playing Minecraft with his 7-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter.This book is great for children in Grade 1 or Grade 2. It is great for kids who are 6, 7, or 8 years old, but it can be used as a reference for older children too.

Abigail and her best friend Charlotte love horses. More than anything in the world, the girls want to learn how to ride real horses, not the pretend horses they’ve been riding around the school playground since first grade. As the school year ends and summer begins, the girls’ wish comes true. Abigail and Charlotte receive a gift of horse riding lessons at Collard Farm. The girls’ brothers, Max and Joey, have no interest in horses but are forced to visit Collard Farm against their will. The boys come to the farm angry and irritated to be pulled away from their video games and television. However, what they find at the farm surprises everyone, including themselves.And so begins a summer of magical adventures, new friendships and an unbreakable bond between Abigail and a horse named Majestic.

How to survive in Minecraft survival mode, for second grade, third grade, or fourth grade readers. This full-color book about Minecraft covers preparing for the night, how to make a hidey hole, how to get food, how to sleep, and how to not get lost.J. M. M. Franklin is a software developer who lives in Cary, North Carolina and enjoys playing Minecraft with his 7-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter.This book is great for kids who are 7 years old, 8 years old, or 9 years old, in grades 2, 3, or 4, but it can be used as a reference for older children too.

About the Nether in Minecraft survival mode, for second grade, third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade readers. This full-color book about Minecraft covers what to take to the Nether, what to expect, what to do, how to get back home, how to travel far in the overworld, and Nether Fortresses.J. M. M. Franklin is a software developer who lives in Cary, North Carolina and enjoys playing Minecraft with his 7-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter.This book is great for kids who are 7 years old, 8 years old, 9 years old, or 10 years old, in grades 2, 3, 4, or 5, but it can be used as a reference for older children too.

Harley lives in a high rise flat on an inner city estate, but his passion is for free running and survival skills. So when he sees an advert for a Bushcraft Survival Competition with his hero Mr. Wilderness, he is determined to enter! But he has never fended for himself in the wild, and his competitors are very experienced and all resolved to win . . . whatever it takes. Does Harley have the skills and courage to survive the weekend and win the competition so he can fulfill his dream and meet Mr. Wilderness himself?

This Book are full of interesting stories. When parents listen these stories to children’s or Adults read these stories, they will enjoy it.Everyone like the Humorous stories. Because it can fresh your mind. As we know that, when everyone come to home at night , he feels sooo tired. So they need some funny things to hear, So for that Purpose we prepare that Humorous Stories Book which give you rest also fresh your mind.As I think that these stories will not be heard before our book reading, you can tell to your friends and neighbor families about these interesting stories.

Every kids like the bedtime stories. They wait for the night and want to hear interesting stories from their parents, grandparents.As I think that these stories will not be heard before our book reading, you can tell to your friends and neighbor families about these interesting stories, to listen to your kids, because these are special occasions and all relatives get together only on these occasions.Read once in your life must this book, because these Stories are full of fun & entertainment, also makes your evening full of happiness. So read this book once in life must and must share with your friend and neighbor families…

A magical story about how a girl through many trials was able to find success in dancing. Elizabeth awakened to find a beautiful round box sitting on her dresser. When she opened the box, white butterflies flew all around her. She found something odd in the box. Something odd but magical all the same. She remembered when she'd spent time with Grandmother and how Grandmother loved white butterflies. Grandmother was gone now and it took a while for Elizabeth to stop crying when she thought about her. How could Grandmother have known that she wanted to quit dancing? There was magic in the Ballerina Slippers! Elizabeth did find magic in her life by working hard and not giving up even though it was difficult at times.

This Book are full of interesting stories. When parents listen these stories to children’s or Adults read these stories, they will enjoy it.Everyone like the Humorous stories. Because it can fresh your mind. As we know that, when everyone come to home at night , he feels sooo tired. So they need some funny things to hear, So for that Purpose we prepare that Humorous Stories Book which give you rest also fresh your mind.As I think that these stories will not be heard before our book reading, you can tell to your friends and neighbor families about these interesting stories.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the traditional name for the unfinished record of his own life written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790; however, Franklin himself appears to have called the work his Memoirs. Although it had a tortuous publication history after Franklin's death, this work has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever written. Franklin's account of his life is divided into four parts, reflecting the different periods at which he wrote them. There are actual breaks in the narrative between the first three parts, but Part Three's narrative continues into Part Four without an authorial break (only an editorial one).