Donald Jeffries


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Donald Jeffries

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born
August 19, 1956

gender
male

place of birth
United States

genre
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Poetry, Children's Books

influences
George Orwell, Charles Dickens, Ambrose Bierce, Charles Fort, Bram Stoker, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Eager, E.Nesbit, Madeline L'Engle


about this author

I Started out writing songs- never quite became the singer-songwriter I thought I would. I've written lots of poetry, and I'm very proud of it. However, there isn't much of a market for that, so it's probably destined to remain something I share with family and friends. I Started writing what would become "The Unreals" over 25 years ago. Moral- never give up on your dreams!

"The Unreals" revolves around a young man searching for his grandfather, who has mysteriously disappeared. There are lots of surrealistic characters, tons of conspiracy theories, and liberal doses of social and political satire. The reader encounters everything from imaginary freeway exits leading nowhere to time-traveling cornfields, on the way t...more




books by Donald Jeffries

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avg rating: 4.50 | 2 ratings | 1 distinct work
The Unreals The Unreals (Paperback)
by Donald Jeffries (Goodreads author!)
avg rating 4.50 — 2 ratings — published 2007
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upcoming events

event: Book Signing
date: November 15, 2008 12:00PM
location: Fairfax, Va. Barnes & Noble , Fair Lakes Promenade, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Burke, VA, United States
description: I'll be signing copies of my sci-fi novel "The Unreals" at the Fairfax, Va. Barnes & Noble store on Saturday, November 15, from 12-3 PM. If you're in the area, drop by so we can meet in person!







Donald's writing

Some Of My Poems (Poetry)
3 chapters   —   updated 10/10/2007 11:30PM
description: Here are a few of my many poems. If there is interest, I can post others.



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Weird Virginia 10/14 Donald is currently reading:
Weird Virginia (Weird)
by Jeff Bahr
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October 07
Book Signing Donald said "yes" to attending the event: Book Signing.
date: November 15, 2008 12:00PM
location: Fairfax, Va. Barnes & Noble , Fair Lakes Promenade, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Burke, VA, United States
description: I'll be signing copies of my sci-fi novel "The Unreals" at the Fairfax, Va. Barnes & Noble store on Saturday, November 15, from 12-3 PM. If you're in the area, drop by so we can meet in person!
September 03
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June 12
Book Signing 12-3 PM Donald said "yes" to attending the event: Book Signing 12-3 PM .
date: July 26, 2008 12:00PM
location: Tysons Corner Barnes and Noble , 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, Mclean, VA, United States
description: I'd love to meet any of my Goodreads friends from around the area in person. Hope to see you there!
May 26
4780 Donald made a comment in the group You Critiquesmay 2008 >>> submit your writing link here topic:
208809 Donald wrote: "http://www.goodreads.com/book/...

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May 14
The Unreals Donald gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
The Unreals (Paperback)
by Donald Jeffries (Goodreads author!)
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recommended for: Everyone

Donald Donald said: "Okay, it's my book, so I should love it! That said, I think it will appeal to most readers. In "The Unreals," a lonely young man discovers his grandfather has mysteriously disappeared, leaving a cryptic note behind. He is assisted in his qu...more "
May 12
4780 Donald made a comment in the group You CritiquesWelcome! Please introduce yourself here >>> topic:
208809 Donald wrote: "Hi,

That sounds very interesting. How does one go about getting their book reviewed and/or interv...more
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April 11
430758 Donald read and liked a piece of writing titled "The Highway Overpass" by Meaghan

"It was one of those hot airless days where spring is long behind you and winter is a myth. There was little traffic on the normally busy interstate; everyone was draped over their air conditioners, or"   ...read more »
430758 Donald read and liked a piece of writing titled "Six-Fifteen on a Saturday Night" by Meaghan

"It’s about six in the evening, and already black as pitch outside. Welcome to an American Midwest winter. I stand at the window by my desk and frown at the scene outside. It is simple and beautiful,"   ...read more »
January 12
24213 New comment on Donald's review of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
208809 Donald wrote: "Hi Meghan,

That's very interesting- thanks for the info.

Regardless of what his motives were, Car...more
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Donald's groups (recent posts)

4780 You Critiques — 171 members — last activity 10 days ago, 12:54PM
Want to get feedback on what you've written? This is in the entertainment and humor category, because in the end, it's all fun and games. Just be sure...more
10 World Peace — 508 members — last activity 2 days ago, 07:18PM
May Peace Prevail on Earth.LOVE it or leave it but don't destroy it.
Groups_nophoto-25x33 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest — 73 members — last activity 04/12/2008 05:39PM
My unpublished novel, DIG, has been selected as a semifinalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. If you are so inclined, you can post a review ...more
4105 TV We've Just Watched — 165 members — last activity 8 hours, 31 min ago
A chance in quick form to give your recent impressions of a tv show you just watched--a series you love or just discovered. Good or bad; life-changing...more
4338 The Love Cult — 38 members — last activity 17 days ago, 07:33PM
Love is any of a number of emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong affection. The word love can refer to a variety of different feelings...more
4500 Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer — 350 members — last activity 2 days ago, 04:27PM
For fans of Stephenie Meyer and her incredible Twilight series! If you love Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black then come on in and talk about i...more
4504 You Imagine — 363 members — last activity 11 days ago, 09:57PM
Do you have a book inside you? Have you always wanted to write a book? Are you working on one? Come to discuss how to write not just any book, but a g...more
Groups_nophoto-25x33 The Smoking Poet — 56 members — last activity 08/27/2008 12:44PM
The Smoking Poet is an online literary magazine that averages about 7000 hits per month. It is currently hosting its first annual short story contest,...more
233 ¡ POETRY ! — 1109 members — last activity 9 hours, 52 min ago
No pretensions: just poetry.

Stop by, recommend books, offer up poems (excerpted), tempt us, taunt us, tell us what to read and where to go (to re...more

6570 The Purple State Conspiracy — 216 members — last activity 15 days ago, 02:24PM
In our tumultuous times everyone has a theory as to why bad things happen to so many good people. Most of these conspiracies are wildly ridiculous and...more
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Donald's friend comments

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from Jeremy
01/23/2008 06:05PM

630905 I want to apologize for the all the recommendations from me today. I wanted to share the Stoker Award news, and I only pressed the send button once--I'm not sure what happened.

Argh...this is terrible...

Again, I'm very sorry.

-Jeremy

from Jeremy
01/13/2008 01:57AM

630905 Thanks for the friendship, Donald!

Here’s wishing you a nifty new 2008 filled with noiseless noses, neato nicknames, noble Nebraskans, gnarly narcoleptic nebulas, and novel novels about nut-eating narwhals and novercaphobic gnats.

I thought I'd let you know that my novel “Vacation” has been nominated for the best Horror Novel of 2007 in the Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll. So far it's ranked 4th.

In case you're interested in voting, feel free to visit the website here:
http://www.critters.org/predpo...

Thanks again!

-Jeremy :)

PS—if you do decide to vote, you should know that you need to validate the vote by clicking on the validation link in the email they send you.

from Donald
10/11/2007 05:18PM

208809 K.S.R.,

Thanks for still being my friend! I am going to post a picture asap. Have to find just the right one.

from Karey
10/11/2007 09:50AM

424383 Where's your picture? Put one up here! It feels much more comfortable from my end to have a face to go with your name.

I usually don't make friends with those who don't have a picture, unless they are muslim women, who for personal reasons choose not to.

But since you're so apparently well-read, I chose to invite you to be my friend. So, let's see who you are! Thanks, Donald. Have a wonderful day ;o)












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