tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post827997185603447577..comments2024-03-28T17:39:34.611-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: James Rollins, Sigma Force, and The Demon CrownJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89114017963492530152017-12-09T17:16:08.566-05:002017-12-09T17:16:08.566-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16841004489120232492017-12-09T17:15:51.946-05:002017-12-09T17:15:51.946-05:00Jim, I'd love to know more about your research...Jim, I'd love to know more about your research, too.<br /><br />And Julia, how wonderful that Ross loved Jim's books. I can see why he would have enjoyed them.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51009637655987474662017-12-09T16:46:04.185-05:002017-12-09T16:46:04.185-05:00We did a lot of research when I worked as the libr...We did a lot of research when I worked as the librarian at the Desert Botanical Garden on invasive species (botanical, obviously), specifically on how they infiltrate grazing lands for cattle in the high country. Fascinating premise for a thriller, James!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29608079077549558142017-12-09T16:41:59.861-05:002017-12-09T16:41:59.861-05:00Enjoy Hawaii, Julia! This sounds like a great book...Enjoy Hawaii, Julia! This sounds like a great book with which to enjoy some beach time.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46844467247173490142017-12-09T16:23:53.450-05:002017-12-09T16:23:53.450-05:00HANK HERE: Oh, Julia. That's a lovely thought...HANK HERE: Oh, Julia. That's a lovely thought. Remembering darling Ross through books he loved...so very touching.. xoxoJungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19860198934412399342017-12-09T15:54:32.416-05:002017-12-09T15:54:32.416-05:00HANK HERE: oh, that was me above. And yes, love to...HANK HERE: oh, that was me above. And yes, love to know about the research!Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19465148288138391902017-12-09T15:54:07.234-05:002017-12-09T15:54:07.234-05:00HANK here: Oh, good question!HANK here: Oh, good question!Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74404192410596758772017-12-09T15:53:51.015-05:002017-12-09T15:53:51.015-05:00Absolutely! Except the good ones, of course.
Absolutely! Except the good ones, of course. <br />Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38371592661186241252017-12-09T14:00:02.451-05:002017-12-09T14:00:02.451-05:00Okay, DEMON CROWN is going on my Kindle for my hol...Okay, DEMON CROWN is going on my Kindle for my holiday in Hawaii. For me, time off is the best time to read thrillers, because I never want to put them down!<br /><br />Also, I should say that James was one of Ross's favorite novelists. I have a whole stack of SIGMA FORCE books stocked up in his bookcase.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-714244216102398112017-12-09T13:16:00.730-05:002017-12-09T13:16:00.730-05:00Jim, it's a treat to have you on the blog toda...Jim, it's a treat to have you on the blog today. Thanks for sharing the origin of the Smithsonian; I had no idea! How do you get your ideas for your books or, perhaps, how do you decided which idea to pursue given that the world seems fraught with scary possibilities!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11969633563288835522017-12-09T11:49:10.578-05:002017-12-09T11:49:10.578-05:00Welcome, Jim. I read one of yours a long time ago...Welcome, Jim. I read one of yours a long time ago and enjoyed it, and I'm glad for this reminder to look for more. How important is it to read the Sigma Force books in order? This one sounds as if it would work as a standalone, unless there are multi-book story arcs, which I generally enjoy. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31728270219620984922017-12-09T11:25:18.860-05:002017-12-09T11:25:18.860-05:00 James, I would love to know about your historic a... James, I would love to know about your historic and scientific research. <br /><br />(And I knew insects were up to no good!)<br /><br />DebRo Deb Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650858888197217258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80802125767399859972017-12-09T10:51:17.812-05:002017-12-09T10:51:17.812-05:00 Plus, James, there is such a brilliant idea in yo... Plus, James, there is such a brilliant idea in your post that I am thinking about——hmm.<br /><br /> Thank you for all you do for the troops! Let us know how we can help, okay?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31666004500907592872017-12-09T10:48:31.485-05:002017-12-09T10:48:31.485-05:00 Sound so terrific ! We did a story about invasive... Sound so terrific ! We did a story about invasive species— and got to go behind the scenes at the airport in the customs and border protection rooms where they keep all of the seized items. So creepy and buggy! Downright scary. Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32207808889877595182017-12-09T10:32:37.540-05:002017-12-09T10:32:37.540-05:00This book sounds so cool Jim! I love stories like ...This book sounds so cool Jim! I love stories like this. So, insects helped eradicate dinosaurs? I have to find out about this. At one time I volunteered in our butterfly center and showed bugs to kids and their parents.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50949814656262097712017-12-09T10:15:48.347-05:002017-12-09T10:15:48.347-05:00Wow, this is way outside my usual reading experien...Wow, this is way outside my usual reading experience. Thanks for the introduction, Deb, and I'll have a look at Sigma Force. Welcome, JimAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1662922066919914202017-12-09T09:16:42.759-05:002017-12-09T09:16:42.759-05:00The issue of invasive species is reminding me of o...The issue of invasive species is reminding me of our trip to Hawaii. The flora AND the fauna that were originally there have pretty much been eradicated. It's why it takes so long to get in and out of their airports... they really check you, as I recall make you wash the soles of your shoes. <br /><br />My love of adventure stories goes way back to Robinson Crusoe.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47398231112651394132017-12-09T03:37:22.063-05:002017-12-09T03:37:22.063-05:00Congratulations on the newest book, Jim.
Yes, i...Congratulations on the newest book, Jim. <br /> <br />Yes, invasive species are a big issue. We deal with several plant and animal invasives in the Great Lakes Region where I live such as zebra mussels and purple loosestrife, but none as dangerous as the ones in your book!<br /><br />I had no idea about the origins and history of James Smithson and the founding of the Smithsonian.<br /><br />And I love reading adventure stories/thrillers esp as a teenager.<br />Does anyone remember the thrillers by Desmond Bagley that were published in the 1980s?<br />More recently, I enjoyed adventures thrillers by Boyd Morrison and (the Ark, Rogue Wave, the Vault).Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71574491664727446502017-12-09T01:27:34.091-05:002017-12-09T01:27:34.091-05:00Congratulations on the new book, Jim . . . like De...Congratulations on the new book, Jim . . . like Debs, I am excited to have a new Sigma Force story to read.<br />Do you have a favorite Sigma Force book?<br />Wow, I knew something of the background of the Smithsonian [which is an amazing place], but I’d never heard about Alexander Graham Bell stealing James Smithson’s bones . . . .<br />It’s wonderful to read about your efforts to help veterans . . . .<br /><br />As for adventure stories, I love a good adventure, and if it happens to be wrapped around a mystery, so much the better. I always enjoy J. D. Robb’s Eve Dallas stories and Lee Child’s Jack Reacher tales. Other adventures I’m fond of include Tom Wolfe’s “The Right Stuff,” and astronaut Scott Kelly’s “Endurance” . . . .<br />Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.com