Comments for Jack Henderson http://www.jackhenderson.com Author of Seven Seconds and Maximum Impact (aka Circumference of Darkness in the U.S.) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:42:13 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on About Jack by Jack Henderson http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=2&cpage=1#comment-3115 Jack Henderson Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:42:13 +0000 #comment-3115 I wrote back to you directly just now, but I'll post my reply here, too... ______________ DJ, Thanks for writing. Actually, I think that quote is from the first 1/3 of the book, rather than near the end. It's "In umbra, igitur, pugnabimus," and I'd forgotten that I took a little bit of liberty in the character's translation of the Latin in the book. Jeannie reads it as "from the shadows, then, we will fight," which is to say, our enemies are more powerful than we are, so we'll have to stay hidden and be as clever as possible to have a chance. I'm going from memory here, but I think the original quote came from a written account of the battle of Thermopylae. (Did you see "300?" It might even be in the movie, but in English...) According to the story, Leonidas got a message from the commander of the massive enemy forces, to the effect that there would soon be so many arrows coming at them that the attack would blot out the sun. So the king replied, "Then we will fight in the shadows," which is a literal translation of the quote. More about raw bravery than covert operations. I'm glad you enjoyed the book, DJ, and thanks for your kind words. All the best, Jack _____________________ I wrote back to you directly just now, but I’ll post my reply here, too…

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DJ,

Thanks for writing. Actually, I think that quote is from the first 1/3 of the book, rather than near the end.

It’s “In umbra, igitur, pugnabimus,” and I’d forgotten that I took a little bit of liberty in the character’s translation of the Latin in the book. Jeannie reads it as “from the shadows, then, we will fight,” which is to say, our enemies are more powerful than we are, so we’ll have to stay hidden and be as clever as possible to have a chance.

I’m going from memory here, but I think the original quote came from a written account of the battle of Thermopylae. (Did you see “300?” It might even be in the movie, but in English…) According to the story, Leonidas got a message from the commander of the massive enemy forces, to the effect that there would soon be so many arrows coming at them that the attack would blot out the sun. So the king replied, “Then we will fight in the shadows,” which is a literal translation of the quote. More about raw bravery than covert operations.

I’m glad you enjoyed the book, DJ, and thanks for your kind words.

All the best,

Jack
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]]> Comment on About Jack by Dushyant http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=2&cpage=1#comment-3110 Dushyant Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:17:00 +0000 #comment-3110 Hi Jack, I picked up a copy of maximum impact during my last Dubai trip and I have to say that 3 hrs have never went by so fast. It is an awesome book. The first thing I resolved to do was to google you to check out your work. Will definitely follow you from now on. Just a quick question though- Since I dont have the book copy with me anymore (friend borrowed it), I am unable to remember the latin quote mentioned near the end. Something to do with "from th shadows then, we will fight". I googled it but could not find it. Can you please confirm the actual quote? thanks and have a great day DJ Hi Jack,

I picked up a copy of maximum impact during my last Dubai trip and I have to say that 3 hrs have never went by so fast. It is an awesome book. The first thing I resolved to do was to google you to check out your work. Will definitely follow you from now on.
Just a quick question though- Since I dont have the book copy with me anymore (friend borrowed it), I am unable to remember the latin quote mentioned near the end. Something to do with “from th shadows then, we will fight”. I googled it but could not find it. Can you please confirm the actual quote?
thanks and have a great day
DJ

]]> Comment on Strange New Air Force Facility Energizes Ionosphere, Fans Conspiracy Flames by Минкин http://www.jackhenderson.com/?p=762&cpage=1#comment-3088 Минкин Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:07:12 +0000 http://www.jackhenderson.com/?p=762#comment-3088 А это мысль! А это мысль!

]]> Comment on About Jack by Jack Henderson http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=2&cpage=1#comment-2981 Jack Henderson Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:00:45 +0000 #comment-2981 Mike, Thanks for posting. Yes, I seem to remember that the very first e-mail I ever received about the book was from a fellow who said he'd never read anything I wrote again, specifically because I'd used that spelling of the colloquialism 'alright.' Choices like that can rub people the wrong way, especially professionals like yourself, but it's hard to avoid every one of them. To me, there was a subtle difference in the way the word worked as it was read (and I think it only appears in dialogue), and I just liked it better as written. I believe in Seven Seconds, though, I've exclusively used it as "all right" as a tip of the hat to anyone who objected to the usage in the first book. :) All the best, Jack Mike,
Thanks for posting. Yes, I seem to remember that the very first e-mail I ever received about the book was from a fellow who said he’d never read anything I wrote again, specifically because I’d used that spelling of the colloquialism ‘alright.’

Choices like that can rub people the wrong way, especially professionals like yourself, but it’s hard to avoid every one of them. To me, there was a subtle difference in the way the word worked as it was read (and I think it only appears in dialogue), and I just liked it better as written. I believe in Seven Seconds, though, I’ve exclusively used it as “all right” as a tip of the hat to anyone who objected to the usage in the first book. :)

All the best,
Jack

]]> Comment on About Jack by Mike http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=2&cpage=1#comment-2980 Mike Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:28:57 +0000 #comment-2980 I am currently reading the US version of Max Impact. I am enjoying it; however, your spelling of "all right" as "alright" makes me cringe every time I encounter it--even in the dialogue. I know some dictionaries say it's okay, but as a freelance writer and a writing teacher, I believe spelling it as two words is more correct. Keep up the good work! I am currently reading the US version of Max Impact. I am enjoying it; however, your spelling of “all right” as “alright” makes me cringe every time I encounter it–even in the dialogue.
I know some dictionaries say it’s okay, but as a freelance writer and a writing teacher, I believe spelling it as two words is more correct. Keep up the good work!

]]> Comment on About Jack by Brad Wilson http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=2&cpage=1#comment-2924 Brad Wilson Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:21:46 +0000 #comment-2924 Once I read a book, even a good book, it usually ends up being placed back on one of my bookshelves and quickly forgotten before I get back into the routine of life. Occasionally an exceptional read stands out in my mind for a few days like the aftertaste of a good scotch, but then just fades off into the back of my mind. Maximum Impact, however, was a truly extraordinary read. Counter-intuitively, this book that I could not put down took longer for me to read than most other books as I found myself deviating off on tangents of curiosity, reading up on events, facts, technologies, and potential technologies mentioned in the book. I do not recommend this book for insomniacs! What I found most refreshing about this novel, aside from the great plot, was the accuracy in storytelling of its technical aspects. Sharing your passion for science and technology (and with computer science being one of the feathers in my cap), I find it most frustrating to read a great story that is failed only by the author getting technical details completely wrong. This is my first time even visiting an author's website, which is a testament to the impact that your story had on me. I am now looking for where I can find your second book and I look forward to sharing a few more hours of my life with your intellect. Once I read a book, even a good book, it usually ends up being placed back on one of my bookshelves and quickly forgotten before I get back into the routine of life. Occasionally an exceptional read stands out in my mind for a few days like the aftertaste of a good scotch, but then just fades off into the back of my mind.

Maximum Impact, however, was a truly extraordinary read. Counter-intuitively, this book that I could not put down took longer for me to read than most other books as I found myself deviating off on tangents of curiosity, reading up on events, facts, technologies, and potential technologies mentioned in the book. I do not recommend this book for insomniacs!

What I found most refreshing about this novel, aside from the great plot, was the accuracy in storytelling of its technical aspects. Sharing your passion for science and technology (and with computer science being one of the feathers in my cap), I find it most frustrating to read a great story that is failed only by the author getting technical details completely wrong.

This is my first time even visiting an author’s website, which is a testament to the impact that your story had on me. I am now looking for where I can find your second book and I look forward to sharing a few more hours of my life with your intellect.

]]> Comment on About Jack by Dorcas Haslam http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=2&cpage=1#comment-2844 Dorcas Haslam Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:57:07 +0000 #comment-2844 Hi Jack, Like many of your other fans, this is first time feedback on an author's website. I found your book, Maximum Impact, artfully woven and convincingly plausible whilst reasserting the notion of treating media with circumspection. Having "discovered" you and your characters, I am looking forward to reading your existing works and (hopefully) of their future exploits. I also thought it a delightful touch at the end to be thanked for my time in reading your book - certainly another rarity by an author, and all I can say is that the pleasure really was all mine. Thank you. Dorcas H North Lincolnshire Hi Jack,
Like many of your other fans, this is first time feedback on an author’s website. I found your book, Maximum Impact, artfully woven and convincingly plausible whilst reasserting the notion of treating media with circumspection. Having “discovered” you and your characters, I am looking forward to reading your existing works and (hopefully) of their future exploits.
I also thought it a delightful touch at the end to be thanked for my time in reading your book – certainly another rarity by an author, and all I can say is that the pleasure really was all mine. Thank you.
Dorcas H
North Lincolnshire

]]> Comment on Book News by Tom http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=33&cpage=1#comment-2776 Tom Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:25:59 +0000 http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=33#comment-2776 Amazing! Just finished the first book, immediately bought the second! Thought the characters were really interesting and detailed and glad to hear they will be returning! After reading half the first book couldn't put it down and finished it in one night. It really was one of the best books I've ever read and I firmly believe Kate is the best character in any book, ever! Terrific Stuff! Thanks for creating a great story! Amazing! Just finished the first book, immediately bought the second! Thought the characters were really interesting and detailed and glad to hear they will be returning! After reading half the first book couldn’t put it down and finished it in one night. It really was one of the best books I’ve ever read and I firmly believe Kate is the best character in any book, ever!

Terrific Stuff! Thanks for creating a great story!

]]> Comment on Book News by Anthony http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=33&cpage=1#comment-2663 Anthony Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:23:08 +0000 http://www.jackhenderson.com/?page_id=33#comment-2663 Hi there, Jack. I started reading this the day before yesterday, as soon as my dad finished it. I'm not normally into this kind of thing, all the conspiracy theory... but I certainly am a great fan of the work of Frederick Forsyth, which I was instantly reminded of (Avenger, in particular... my last great read) and I am also a great lover of dystopias, so I was very impressed, though this is certainly not entirely down to the 1984 and Orwell references). This book is absolutely stunning, I am very impressed... as an unpublished writed myself it is reassuring to see how succesful a first novel can be. Looking forward to the sequel very much. Hi there, Jack. I started reading this the day before yesterday, as soon as my dad finished it. I’m not normally into this kind of thing, all the conspiracy theory… but I certainly am a great fan of the work of Frederick Forsyth, which I was instantly reminded of (Avenger, in particular… my last great read) and I am also a great lover of dystopias, so I was very impressed, though this is certainly not entirely down to the 1984 and Orwell references). This book is absolutely stunning, I am very impressed… as an unpublished writed myself it is reassuring to see how succesful a first novel can be.

Looking forward to the sequel very much.

]]> Comment on The biggest scandal ever by Jack Henderson http://www.jackhenderson.com/?p=760&cpage=1#comment-2603 Jack Henderson Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:59:43 +0000 http://www.jackhenderson.com/?p=760#comment-2603 Thanks, Rich. I've replied to you via e-mail; let's hope I don't get caught in a filter! Jack Thanks, Rich. I’ve replied to you via e-mail; let’s hope I don’t get caught in a filter!

Jack

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