Family, writing, reading, music, history, movies, technology, swimming, and trying to appreciate the small pleasures of life.
Music
My taste in music is so eclectic that I have to work my way through every aisle in the music store. These days, I'm listening to John Lee Hooker, Bach, the Scorpions, Chris De-Burgh, and Chilliwack.
You're listening to a short clip from Blackstone Audio's excellent audiobook recording of TORPEDO.
Movies
Dead Poet's Society, The American President, African Queen, Regarding Henry, The Bicentennial Man, Silence of the Lambs, Cinderella Man, Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, A Man for All Seasons, Run Silent Run Deep, Glory, Harold and Maude, The Longest Day, Creator, The Day the Earth Stood Still, and a few thousand others.
Television
Current: Mythbusters, CSI, documentaries, and about half the shows on Discovery. Past: The West Wing, Red Dwarf, Junkyard Wars, and Connections.
Books
Are taking over my house...
I read mysteries, military thrillers, Science Fiction, classics, legal thrillers, fantasy (some), humor, and non-fiction. Did I mention Science Fiction?
I'm a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, a novelist, an opinion columnist, and a consultant for the U.S. military.
By way of strange trivia, I once spent about two hours on a bus with a man who may have been Robert A. Heinlein.
Click here to read about it.
IMPORTANT!!! If you are in a position to confirm or disprove Mr. Heinlein's presence on that bus, please don't EVER tell me. This happens to be one of my most treasured illusions, and I'd prefer to keep it intact.
"Stars? We're made of stars? Is Ziggy?" Ivy was star struck.
"Are you made of stars, Professor Angelicus?" asked Zak. "Is Quantia?"
"Absolutely. Nothing more and nothing less," the professor affirmed. "The iron in your blood, the calcium in your bones...everything. Even the tiniest drop of water shining on a spider's web is stardust and starlight. All living things are related. We're all brothers and sisters."
He pointed out toward the silent brilliance in space, his large eyes clear and luminescent. "We were all created in the intergalactic clouds that came from the first great breath of life. Some call it the Essence of God."
Ziggy wagged his tail and his eyes sparkled. He understood what the professor was saying...
It is a great day to be alive! What Question can I ask to empower myself and others? How can I improve the experience of those I encounter today? What can I do to facilitate your Gift?
Yesterday Is History Tomorrow is a Mystery Today is a Gift... That's why we call it the Present
As you may or may not know, I turned twenty-five recently. Instead of gifts this year, I'm asking everyone to join my Email List on www. jjhebert. net. Unconventional, my newest novel, will be published by Mindstir Media later this year, and joining the Email List will ensure that you receive updates regarding my book release, contests, giveaways, and more.
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"Hello Jeff and thanks for sharing." *everyone claps*
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Have a most joyous Happy Christmas! Live the magic everyday! -Marauder Deputy Headmistress, Official PA
