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Jue Shaw

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Hi, and thanks for checking in. I'm a married 40something, who enjoys almost everything. I love to party, love my family, and love my life.

I have been writing for a long time, although never with 'hitting the big time' in mind. Posted on here is my first attempt at a book length story. It's quite gritty, but humorous (I hope!) too. I do want crit, but don't be offended if I don't make changes right away. This is a first draft, and I will change it when I am sure I know what I want.

I love reading the books on here, and will try to support my favourites by shelving them for as long as I can.

Please have a quick look at my book, go on, you know you want to. x

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Oh what can I say? I love almost all books - far too many to mention on here.


I can be e-mailed on : julieshaw5@hotmail.com

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Canterbury Warriors

Julie Shaw

Vinnie was classified as criminally insane by the time he was 25. He is proud to be a Canterbury warrior. Proud to be mad!


Vinnie did his first stint of 'time' at the age of thirteen. From then and for the next twelve years, he has only ever had one Christmas outside of jail. He enjoys inflicting pain on man, woman or beast. In his mother's eyes, Vinnie is a victim. He is hounded by the police for everything that goes down on the run down council estate in Bradford, that is Canterbury estate.

Vinnie's older sister is a junkie with three kids. She will stop at nothing to feed her habit, including dealing and prostitution. His younger sister idolises Vinnie. Without realising, she becomes the reason that her brother's crimes escalate to the extent that he is classified as criminally insane.

Set in the 1970's and 80's this story tells the tale of the Canterbury Warriors. Rulers of an estate where drink, drugs and fighting are the norm. The estate that fiercely protects it's residents, yet hiding among them skulk predators of the lowest ilk. When these people are discovered, they can only pray that the police get to them first.

****This work is based on a true story. Full synopsis is at chapter 16.***

 

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wekabird3 wrote 12 hours ago

Hi Julie, Yeah, always editing, almost daily. If I wait, I don't ge....

Richard Maitland wrote 16 hours ago

Jue, if I had a Kindle I would buy Rage, but alas I don't. However, ....

wekabird3 wrote 16 hours ago

hi Julie, I sent you some feedback about a month ago. Any chance of....

James Workman wrote 1 day ago

Thanks Jue--I replied on the thread (don't remember what now). I'm....

James Workman wrote 2 days ago

Hi Jue--Thank you for your previous posts on my revision. You asked f....

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I wrote 15 hours ago

Finally! A writer on here who isn't afraid of telling it like it is, and about the kinds of places I write about too, I scored twice here. A daring portrayal of a taboo subject, very well thought out. I already love Faz and can tell that he is about to learn some harsh lessons about the reality o... view book

I wrote 10 days ago

Mike, I can't believe this but I wrote you out this really great crit, pressed submit and then my internet connection was lost, and I couldn't retrieve it :( Suffice to say that I can't remember my exact words, but I think I can sum it up. You have teen speak down to a fine art, and this is defi... view book

I wrote 21 days ago

I've read up to the end of chapter 5 (the fangs of heaven) and I have to say, I am very impressed. This is so clever on so many levels. It explores the darker side of the human personality and also touches on the mind of a probable sociopath. It seems to me that the newly formed, reshaped world, ... view book

I wrote 33 days ago

Ulva, I have read all six chapters and believe you have the makings of something really worthwhile here. Your fiance made mention that this is in part, based on your life. I think it is worth having a good think at this stage about the direction you are going to take. Coming of age memoirs, with a c... view book

I wrote 33 days ago

Excellent job, Erin. 'I was bursting to tell the world, but the world didn't want to listen to my happiness' is one of the most poignant lines I've read in a long time. This is a great story and I've read all you have uploaded. Please let me know when you post more as I'm dying to see how it plays o... view book

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