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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Guest Article

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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The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Combat Scenes in Thrillers

July 1, 2020 by Claire V

The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Combat Scenes in Thrillers Combat scenes are common across a range of literary genres, from action and horror to fantasy and science-fiction. In thrillers, particularly, combat scenes are often essential. Books in this genre … Read More

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The Boogaloo is Not a Dance

June 26, 2020 by pshemella

The U.S. Capitol. Mark Wilson Getty Images

The Boogaloo is Not a Dance Far right extremists are said to be planning attacks on Washington, DC. These are not Islamist terrorists from Al Qaeda or ISIS; they are Americans who believe the U.S. government has betrayed us, and … Read More

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Weaponizing Hate

June 16, 2020 by pshemella

Weaponizing Hate By Paul Shemella American citizens have split into two political camps. For brevity, let’s call them Right and Left. The split began with the formation of modern political parties, but the “factionalism” feared by the founding fathers – … Read More

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Underestimating the Threat of Domestic Terrorism

May 27, 2020 by pshemella

Underestimating the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Whether it’s pandemic, terrorism, massive flooding, or some other disaster, the US government never seems to be ready enough. Like military forces preparing for the last war, we as a nation prepare for the … Read More

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How not to get rid of a foreign leader

May 15, 2020 by pshemella

When I read that a former American Green Beret had engineered a clandestine invasion of Venezuela , I thought it was a joke. It was not. The operation sounded a lot like the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in … Read More

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