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“Mermaids” Special Sale Extended till January 2nd!

Posted on December 1, 2024 by johnrachel

My publisher, Literary Vagabond Books, is swept up in the holiday spirit. The special sale on the deluxe print version of What Do Mermaids Eat? has been extended! Again! Continue reading →

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How Did I Arrange to Meet the Mermaids?

Posted on November 17, 2024 by johnrachel

Understandably, people want to know how I connected with the 23 mermaids I met. Of course, running into Corinne was a fluke. It was late — 2 or 3 am — and I was returning home from a bar/restaurant on … Continue reading →

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What Do Mermaids Eat? . . . My First 5-Star Review!

Posted on November 14, 2024 by johnrachel

It’s short. Right to the point: My first 5-star review on What Do Mermaids Eat? at Amazon. Granted — not boasting — all of my books get mostly 5-star reviews. But each time, it starts with just one. It’s always … Continue reading →

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SALE ON DELUXE PRINT VERSION OF “MERMAIDS” EXTENDED!

Posted on November 5, 2024 by johnrachel

You can still get a super high-quality deluxe full-color copy of “Mermaids” for 25% off the regular price. Order it for only $29.95, DIRECTLY FROM THE PRINTER . . . HERE. This is easily one of the most beautiful books you’ll … Continue reading →

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What Do Mermaids Eat?

Posted on June 22, 2024 by johnrachel

I’m thinking about how many times in my entire life someone has asked me this question . . . “What Do Mermaids Eat?” Ah hah! I remember. ONE TIME! That was when my unpredictable, truly fascinating Japanese wife was sitting across from me in a café on Taketomi Island, Okinawa. Masumi smiled and said, “What do mermaids eat?” That was the one time. And it became the inspiration for my latest book! Continue reading →

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