John L. Parker Jr.'s Books
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Again to CarthageThis sequel to the bestselling phenomenon Once a Runner brings back hero Quenton Cassidy as he returns to the world of competitive running.Read More -
Once a RunnerA cult classic—the inspiring, funny, and spot-on story of a one man’s quest to become a champion.Read More
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Norwich Bulletin, April 29, 2012
...Competing uppers included Ryan Fish (“Prince,” Chapter XVII, by Machiavelli), Kyle Liang (excerpt from “Once a Runner” by John L. Parker Jr.), Edwin Portugal (Steve Jobs’ commencement address, Stanford University) and Seritta Norige (”Blood,...
Competitor Magazine, April 3, 2012
...berries; if the furnace was hot enough, anything would burn, even Big Macs.” — “Once A Runner” by John L. Parker, Jr. This line from my favorite work of running fiction pretty much summed up my nutritional philosophy for 15 years. I trained for...
Maysville-Online, November 15, 2011
...a chapter on new research and developments relating to the Underground Railroad, such as the saving of the John Parker house, and a chapter on businesses, those that have been and gone and those that remain, Jane Zachman said. There's also a chapter...
New Zealand Herald, November 7, 2011
...led to the book's production saw more than 100 entries, and children's authors Paula Green and John Parker helped tweak the winning copy for publication. Some stories were written by individual authors, while others were a group efforts by classes. The...
Green Left Weekly, October 8, 2011
...a common foe. A major workshop on green jobs and workers’ rights featured a panel of trade unionists: John Parker, Secretary of the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council (GTLC); Dr Helen Masterman-Smith, a labour movement researcher, National Tertiary...
Fresh Business Thinking, October 4, 2011
...of England), Julia Hobsbawm (PR and writer), Laurence Hollingworth (J.P. Morgan,) Ruby McGregor-Smith (FTSE 100 CEO), Sir John Parker (National Grid), Robert Peston (BBC), Trevor Phillips, (Equality & Human Rights Commission), Dame Marjorie Scardino...
Bookseller, September 28, 2011
...in 20 years, The Aylesford Skull. Titan fiction editor Cath Trechman bought world rights via John Berlyne and John Parker at Zeno Agency for "a good five-figure sum". The title features Blaylock's character Langdon St Ives, with Titan set to publish in...
Climate and Capitalism, October 9, 2011
...a common foe. A major workshop on green jobs and workers’ rights featured a panel of trade unionists: John Parker, Secretary of the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council (GTLC); Dr Helen Masterman-Smith, a labour movement researcher, National Tertiary...
Luxury Reading|Book Reviews, Author Interviews, Gi, September 24, 2011
...life is in danger from the moment she makes port in Deal and meets Yeoman of the Crossbows John Parker, who soon becomes her only hope of survival against an unseen enemy who would kill to keep her from sharing deathbed secrets. The action begins almost...
Caught in a FAB Romance, September 22, 2011
...only thing keeping him on the throne – and if they survive, neither will ever be the same.John Parker is one of Henry VIII most useful courtiers — utterly merciless and completely loyal. But one small favour for his King will pull Parker into a...
Writer Unboxed, August 12, 2011
...a web of court intrigue along with one of King Henry VIII’s men, Keeper of the Palace, John Parker. I’m so pleased to bring you part 2 of our interview today, when Michelle and I discuss dark moments, best advice, changes in the publishing industry,...
Elizabeth Willse: Writer For Hire, August 10, 2011
...the court of Henry VIII. Her journey to England, is plagued by violence, including attempts on her life. John Parker, a brutally pragmatic man in the trusted employ of the King is charged with keeping her safe, as well is figuring out how her presence...
Cynthia Eden, July 27, 2011
...sure she was sent over to Henry’s court ahead of her father and brother. The hero is John Parker, one of Henry VIII’s ‘new men’, courtiers who were not noblemen, but in the meritocracy Henry was trying to establish, loyalty, and usefulness, could...
Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources - Covering Comic Bo, July 13, 2011
...Wimbledon Green: The Greatest Comic Book Collector in the World . [ Death to the Universe ] Reviews | John Parker looks at the comics of Joe Casey, “the most dangerous man in comics.” [ ComicsAlliance ]...
