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Medhaj A

Medhaj A

has 12 followers and is following 20 people

hi,
i am medhaj. I like reading books but no1 beleives me.
  • South Mawalee, Mu, Oman
  • member since March 19, 2009

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  • Michael Phelps

    Michael Phelps says

    Good Afternoon Medhaji,

    I just received your message about neding my help ugently. It was posted here 8 months ago.
    What is going on with you? How is your book project with your friend coming along?
    You can reach me FASTER by contacting me at my website; michaelphelpsnovels dot com.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Michael Phelps

    Michael Phelps says

    Good Afternioon Medhaj A,

    You have given me a sketch of the outline of your novel, but without reading an excerpt, such as one or two chapters, it would be difficult for me to give you sound advice. Your plot; an organization of teen-aged boys (and girls?) fighting crime in their community is great. Have you read any of the "HARDY BOYs" or "NANCY DREW MYSTERIES" novels? They are great, I remember reading them as a boy myself.

    My E-mail address is: mphelps@MichaelPhelpsNovels.com
    Send me a few pages as an "attachment" to an E-mail, and I can give you an opinion.

    Now, I can tell you as a Writer; I write quickly, then I go back and read what I have written and make revisions, corrections, changes. It takes months for me to get my manuscript to a point that I can read the entire manuscript and feel satisfied, and good about what I have written. In my situation, I write about True Crimes, ones that I worked on as a police officer or as Chief Investigator for a criminal defense law firm. That is good for me, because I have the PL:OT, and I have the Beginning - the Middle - and the End. Flashbacks in a novel must be crafted carefullt, so the reader knows it is a flashback, and who is invoilved.

    I believe, just from reading your messages to me, that you and your friend are very intelligent, talented and capable. I have written one book ("DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE", a Biography of an American Television and Movie star. I wrote the book with his first wife, Ellie Janssen. It was a very difficult project. I vowed to myself I will NEVER write a book (or novel) with anyone again. So, I applaude you for embarking oin this project with a friend.

    You have not told me, are you a boy or girl? I believe you are around 12 years old, that is amazing that you enjoy reading and WRITING! Don't give up! I presume you live in India, if so, what part of your country? Do your parents encourage you in reading and Writing?

    Enjoy your vacation!

    Regards, your friend,
    Michael Phelps

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michael Phelps

    Michael Phelps says

    Hi Medhaj A,

    Have not heard from you in about two months. I hope you are writing C.A.C.
    It sounds to me this book has a lot of potential, and I hope you are seriously pursuing it.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michael Phelps

    Michael Phelps says

    Medhaj,

    Now that I know you are 12 years old, I would suggest you wait until you're about six years older to read my novel.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michael Phelps

    Michael Phelps says

    Hi Medhaj A,
    Nice to hear fromm you. I am very impressed with your book proposal! It is a very solid start! The idea of two orphan boys, escaping from what is most probably an overcrowded and abusive orphanage, and finding work in a restaurant, and then seing crimes committed, and deciding to help the police capture the criminals is great.

    First, you tell me that you are 12 years old. So, the first thing you and your friend will need to become a Published Author, is your parents CONSENT. Moving on, you will need an Editor (that is someone who reads your Manuscript, corrects spelling and grammer, and makes suggestions for the story line and time line, and a few other minor details). Now, possibly your Dad or Mom can help by being your Editor. You also need to copyright your work so no one else can use (steal) it. In the beginning, just write "copyright by Your names, 2009"
    It sounds to me like you and your friend could have the debut of a series of novels, with the same protagonists (the two friends who are the main characters). I think it would be a very entertaining book for kids between the ages of say nine and 15, even 16.
    What country and city are you located in? I ask that becaue you will have to keep in mind that the United States has Child Labor Laws, so a young person under the age of 16 could not get a job in a restaurant, even a McDonald's.
    Why don't you post, say the first five pages here on Shelfari so I and others can read it.
    Keep me informed, and Good Luck with your writing. It sounds really neat.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Rodney B

    Rodney B says

    Hey, it sounds like you are on the right page! That sounds LIKE A GREAT STORY FOR A BOOK, and later on it sounds like a very COOL MOVIE! So, you guys are on the right path.

    All I can tell you is get notes from people, places, and things. Go talk to the police department, let them know about your book and see if you can ask them some question (make sure you already have them if they agree). Talk to Michael Phelps, who is just below my two emails to you. He would have much insight to justice and battle!

    Keep your eyes open on TV shows, News, and everything else about the law. I think just from reading your email, you guys will have no problem fisihing this book. Your minds are on this story...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Rodney B

    Rodney B says

    Hello Medhaj A, how far are you into wrting your book? What type of book is it?

    The reason I ask you this is because I need to know how much you have put into it, your outline (if your using one of them), notes, subjects, and writing.

    The best way to go is to get a lot of information for your book. Start your outline and form the book from that. Each part of the outline can talk about what your book is going to be about (Introduction to the story, story, and then the conclusion). The book "MY MIRACLE by Rodney Barnes" has a really good outlined.

    I hope that was good information for you. If not, email me.
    Good luck!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Michael Phelps

    Michael Phelps says

    My Publisher, Blue Line Publishing House received a message asking if YOU should read my novel, The Execution of Justice.

    OF COURSE, YOU SHOULD! If you like detective novesl, this one is based on the murder of my close friend and one-time mentor, a Detective Sergeant in the Robbery-Homicide division of the Indianapolis Police Department.
    The novel introduces "Detective Mike Walsh", and is the first in a series of novels, all based on actual cases. Cops - Robbers - Murder -Mayhem, it has it all.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Kristel

    Kristel says

    Welcome to 1001 books. You can keep track of the books you have read from the book, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die here and join in the discussions on the books we are reading for the month (from the book) or you can argue the merits of the list as some enjoy doing. We hope you will want to join in our discussions. The current books are at the top of the list for that month. If there is any way I or Mossflower can answer your questions about the group or about Shelfari, let us know.
    If you don’t own the book the list can be found http://www.listology.com/content_show.cfm?content_id=22845. A downloadable list of the second edition is available at http://johnandsheena.co.uk/books/?page_id=160.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ?Harry Potter Rulzzzz²?..............

    ?Harry Potter Rulzzzz²?.............. says

    Hi Medhaj............good that you also joined!!!! How did you find me on Shelfari???
    Cu around.....
    HPR(i don't reveal my real name on Shelfari!!!....but you know me right??)lol!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Suresh Athilkar

    Suresh Athilkar says

    Dear Ashu,

    I am very happy that you are reading so many books. What is your target. Is it to complete century. ... Wow keep it up. I sure you can do it.

    Love,

    Papa

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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