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After dozens of submissions, we are putting a hold on our offer to writers for the time being until we can go over each script and email.  We want to make sure each person receives a personal response and consideration.  There is a lot of great material here!

If you have a desire to talk with me about writing for the WANTED:HERO Universe, you can still contact me at JaimeBuckleyAtGmailDotCom.  Just understand that I cannot respond until I have gone over the materials already submitted and I’m moving as fast as possible.

I am looking forward to talking with each of you, and will announce when submissions will be accepted again.

-Jaime Buckley

In moving forward into the writing realm, I have to say I have been unsure at moments.  I’ve always been a cartoonist.  I always created comic books, or even games.  I never actually entertained in print alone.

But I was wrong.  Hundreds of articles for professionals across the country and around the world should at least start to qualify me as being a writer…shouldn’t it?

Now, a dear friend of mine, Roger Anthony told me he wanted to introduce me to one of his dear friends–David Wolverton…also known as David Farland: a brilliant writer, teacher and holder of a Guinness Record for the largest book signing, back in 1999.

Well I spent some time on the phone with him this morning, and he very graciously talked with me about the writing industry, what I might do for my own project and encouraged me.  If you have not had the opportunity to meet genuine, kind and supportive people out there in your own fields–they do exist. David is one of them, and I appreciated his time.  When I got off the phone, I (of course) signed up for his daily tips for writers (which I do recommend to you, BTW) at www.runelords.com.

The first tip I read? Courage.

Fear cripples you.

So, to help overcome your worries about criticism, memorize this  little saying: “Any idiot or ass can criticize my work–and many of them will.”  That’s because it is far easier to throw stones than to build a castle.

These tidbits of information and guidance helped me make the best decision yet of my career: to step it up. To set the promotion aside, set the gadgets aside, the worry aside—and just do what I love to do: entertain.

So hold onto  your hats, kids—this is going to get big, fast and fun. =)

-Jaime

That’s correct. If you love to write and you have talent, I’d like to talk to you. Doesn’t matter if you have a degree or a great deal of experience. I just want talent and someone who wants to get known. I have a unique opportunity for qualified people, and they can contact me directly at Jaime Buckley At Gmail Dot Com.

If you like WANTED:HERO and love to write Fiction, I am working out a formula to allow for unknown writers to get exposure, by helping me expand the WANTED:HERO Universe. Full writers credits on the cover of the book, complete promotion of your talent and a fixed, permanent portion of the books profits.

Sound interesting to you? Then contact me ASAP. I will go over the full details via email.
We are also looking for comic book artists who can create black and white from scripts.

Deep in the Black-coal Ocean, moving with the current is a flaoting city called Seafoam. Navigating the city and its intricate defenses are the bronze skined ‘Duron’, or ‘Sea Riders’.

A hearty, loud people who raid all movements of non-humans upon the sea. Respected by the ‘Kutulu’, the Duron live upon a floating island–one which sustains life, provides food, shelter and a constant hiding place from their enemies.

It is said that over 2000 years ago, the great water spirit ame to a pirate named Istan-Cal, with a message that his seed would harness one of the keys to saving humanity. Istan-Cal was told a star would fall from the sky–a gift for his seed. A star made of metal which would float upon the waves of the sea he loved.

The water spirit commanded Istan-Cal to take the star and shape two swords from the remains–straight bladed swords with two holes at the base of each hilt. He was instructed to use seafoam as the coolant, not oil or water, in forging the blades–which would bring the etal properties to the surface.

These blades were to be passed down from father to son, each trained and sealed with a covenant to aid blood for blood, when the time came for the water spirits prophecy to be fulfilled.

In return for this act–and his vow to raise a people upon the sea, the great water spirit provided a haven, with a promise:

No enemy would set foot upon this floating miracle–so long as the covenant was kept.

Silhouette is the last of the Istan-Cal line, given his name after the black, deepwater viper which twists, evades and bites its victims. Blessed by a Seafoam prophet that he would “deliver death to evil”, Silhouette has dedicated his life to the study of the sword and finding the band of brothers known as the ‘Nethinim’. Paths eventually crossed, and Silhouette proved himself a great man of honor, saving the lives of the Nethinim ‘Bear’ and ‘Tundra’.

Silhouette rides with the Nethinim to this day.

Silhouette was based on Michael Jerome Johnson, a brilliant fight director and actor.

Renaissance Man – Teacher/Actor/Director/Fight Director/Writer [Read more →]

If you have never experienced an eComics, and would like to enjoy a print-quality comic, then get your FREE copies of WANTED:HERO.

Oh, don’t worry—we will always have tons of free goods for you to enjoy, and we have special items for sale as well (such as printed products). We are just happy to announce that WANTED:HERO is going into production FULL-TIME AGAIN!

Tell your friends—tell your family.

No, you don’t have to tell your little brother—but it WOULD be the nice thing to do.

Just click on the “DL” or ‘Downloads’ button on the right of the screen, and you will be taken to the FREE download pages.

At the request of readers and after having a wonderful and exceedingly productive run, we have decided to take all thirteen eComics (the culmination of both present novels: ‘No Experience Necessary‘ & ‘The Truth About Lies‘) and combine them into a single volume.

Why do such a thing?

Well, time has gone by and some references have expired, relationships through cross-promotion dissapated, and many new friends, such as the Nethinim, who should be better known. This is why we will be cleaning up some of the issues, and have decided to add insider information–such as bio’s on many of the characters and who they are based on.

We have also considered creating a WANTED:HERO History section, as well as other bonuses–such as a glimpse into the written novels.

However, the single best reason–is because we have found a new source for printing, and we can offer more–for less.

That means more can afford fun and adventure than ever before, through us or through Amazon.com.

We do not have an estimated time as of yet, we hope to have it accomplished before my birthday of May 27th, 2009 (hitting the big 40)–but we do know two versions will be offered:

• Buy directly from Amazon.com
• Buy from WANTED:HERO directly and receive a personally signed copy.

We hope you have enjoyed the last four years with us, because the fun has just begun.

-Jaime Buckley

In Feb. 2009 at the main offices of Jubilee Worldwide in Provo, Utah–Wanted:Hero Studios was approached by an undisclosed animation studio, seeking for movie rights. This came about, due to the cooperative and collaborative efforts of executives from OPF (Other People First.com).

At first the interest was in several characters from the storyline, wherein WHS produced drafts of 6 original shorts (the 2 minute films placed before a feature movie). The studio was delighted, and has continued negotiations with WHS–seeking not only the rights to the shorts, but considering the primary characters as the center of a feature full-length animated movie.

All details are under wraps until negotiations are completed and contracts signed (if and when). Once that occurs (again…IF and WHEN), this hyper little Gnome will give you all the juicy details possible.

So for those of you who love this eComic…say your prayers and cross your fingers.

Side Note: The cleaning crew at JWW found Jaime Buckley passed out on his studio floor from sheer shock.

I have been looking for the right person for the position of the father of al the “Eloci“…the holy race of beings, respected throughout each and every world in WANTED:HERO.

As you know, this story has been crafted over a decade, with characters being modeled after the personalities of people I have met and been blessed to know. Famous people from around the world, who have made a significant impact in the lives of others and in society. This has always been important to me–to give my characters true life…and now that WANTED:HERO is being put into Novel form, that desire is greater than ever. I simply want to have the right people into the story.

One of the key races of the WANTED:HERO world is the “Eloci”. Though they are not constantly in the story, they are paramount to it’s success and fluid nature.

They are the wise, loving beings who have mastered themselves…and in developing perfect integrity–they have the confidence and friendship of the very elements of life.

I have recently met, become friends with a dear, inspiring man, whom I am so blessed to call my ‘little brother’ in life here, and link him as the key personality of the head Eloci: Australian Born, Roger Anthony.

As an international speaker and trainer of more than 30,000 people over his career, I have watched and been able to partake of a great deal of Roger’s wisdom. To see the magic in this man’s mind, one has only to travel to his creation: crocpond.com

Do you simply finish something short so it can be placed out into the public, or do you hold it back and do what’s you think is right so as to have the greatest value and adventure possible?

You know what my personality is, don’t you? I’m always torn.
I want you to have more right NOW,…but I also want you to have an experience which will last for some time to come.

That’s where I am with The WANTED:HERO Chronicles.

The first section is done, which makes up the first section of the premiere graphic novel, but it lacks in punch where I stopped writing. This isn’t good enough for me, and with the greater experience gained over the past 2.5-3 years, it’s very important to do the right thing for the right reason, even if you get screamed at.

So, to encompass more of the story and to go into far greater depth than the eComics ever did—I am expanding what has been created, which means the actual book, now approximately 100+ pages could very well reach 2-300 pages plus. So stay tuned and know that the first reviews have been strong and very encouraging.

-Jaime

Yes, as I tried to tell everyone, I have been working hard on this project.

Writing as a whole, isolated experience is very new to me in this way (fiction).

The first book was completed last night and is now in it’s first revision stage, which goes to my toughest critics: my wife and daughters (oy vey).

Once they tear it apart, it will go out to our local club members, who give their dolars worth.

So it’s moving along–and as we do this, we are developing the system for the next book as well.