Thrillers to make you think...- Paul Shemella

The Jungle Rules Trilogy presents thrillers to make you think. In this blog, I would like to talk about the important issues that underlie the page-turning narratives. My view is that we can all learn a lot from fiction, but only if we have a forum for discussing the dialogue that underpins the action. The image of a fence - connected by posts - represents the lines of conversations I'd like to feature in this space. I solicit your comments to help build that metaphorical fence, leading us to a deeper understanding of leadership, loyalty, love, morality, corruption, drugs, terrorism, and other topics I have woven into the stories. Let's get started!

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Guns and the American People

May 31, 2021 by pshemella

“Guns don’t kill people; people kill people.” We hear this a lot from the right side of the political spectrum. “It’s too easy to get a gun and too easy to kill with it,” the left responds. The extreme view … Read More

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Turning Stories into Novels

May 6, 2021 by pshemella

All great writers are good storytellers. Not all good storytellers are great writers. How does a writer go from merely telling stories to writing novels with substance; books that leave the reader with something important to think about? In other … Read More

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Terrorism…From the Sea

May 6, 2021 by pshemella

Maritime terrorism is difficult to pull off. Attacking targets at sea – or using the sea to access a coastal target – requires special skills and logistics that most terrorists do not have. But some do, and others can learn. … Read More

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Living the Terrorist Dream

January 16, 2021 by pshemella

Living the Terrorist Dream Hitler had one. Mussolini had one. Jefferson Davis’s Confederacy had one. Osama bin Ladin had one. Now the American right wing has one – a dream that will never come true. Tragically, these and other historical … Read More

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“Lovemarks” in Literature

September 28, 2020 by pshemella

The term “literature” covers a lot of ground. Ordinarily, literature is thought to be writing that has appealed to a large number of readers over a long period of time. So-called “classic” literature is sometimes measured according to four criteria: … Read More

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What Drives Terrorism?

September 22, 2020 by pshemella

What Drives Terrorism? There have been countless terrorist attacks all over the world for years. Terror attacks have a long history and are still a current threat. In a span of one year, one cannot count how many terror incidents … Read More

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Writer’s Blog, Part II

September 4, 2020 by pshemella

So… having published one novel, I began examining possible scenarios for the sequel. As a SEAL, and as an academic, I had developed a keen interest in terrorism (and some expertise in counter terrorism). I thought my characters would be … Read More

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Writer’s Blog, Part I

August 12, 2020 by pshemella

Writer’s Blog, Part I I wanted to write… about writing. This is not an esoteric subject; everyone writes in one way or another. Especially now, with email and social media, most people spend a lot of time at the keyboard. … Read More

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The Must-Haves of Strong Female Characters in Thrillers

July 24, 2020 by Claire V

The Must-Haves of Strong Female Characters in Thrillers Strong women are taking over the genre of thriller. Over the past years, literature has seen a surge in the popularity of thrillers with strong female characters. In comparison to the past … Read More

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Post-Traumatic Stress: It’s Not Just for Soldiers Anymore

July 20, 2020 by pshemella

Post-Traumatic Stress: It’s Not Just for Soldiers Anymore I have acquired a serious case of post-traumatic stress. I did not get it in Afghanistan or Iraq; I got it right here in the United States of America. We the American … Read More

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