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Wayne Stinnett

Is a USA Today Bestselling novelist and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Between those careers, he’s worked as a deckhand, commercial fisherman, divemaster, taxi driver, construction manager, and truck driver, among many other things. He lives in the South Carolina Lowcountry with his wife and their youngest daughter. They also have three grown children, four grandchildren, a Carolina dog, and a whole flock of parakeets. He grew up in Melbourne, Florida and has also lived in the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and Cozumel, Mexico.

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New Release Liable Charity Arriving 07/01/2023

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New Release No Collar to Tank Top Arriving 07/01/2023

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3 weeks ago

Hey gang, If you missed last night's livestream of Talk Write with the Shameless authors, here's the very slightly edited recording,
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4 weeks ago

A quarter million dollars worth of uncut gemstones is found near Jesse's remote island in the Florida Keys.
A crazed serial killer is on the loose in Miami.
What will Jesse do?
Fish On is now available wherever books are sold.
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A quarter million dollars worth of uncut gemstones is found near Jesses remote island in the Florida Keys.
A crazed serial killer is on the loose in Miami.
What will Jesse do?
Fish On is now available wherever books are sold.

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Got it 😀

Just started it yesterday!, so far loving it 😍

Awesome‼️

Finishing one up to get started on this one.

Got it!

Genius here forgot to pre order. Makes it easier to save it for the weekend 🙃😅

I’m pretty sure I preordered, but I got shameless this week, maybe fish on later today. Last time it was sent late, so I bought it thinking I forgot to preorder.

My book was waiting for me as soon as I opened my pc yesterday. Good read.

Oh Wayne Stinnett, you left me crying….😢. Great storytelling.

Bought it for the library already wont get delivered until 3/6 or 7 your books are going like mad here!

Soon as I'm done with current book...

Just started it today.

Read it in 24 hours…hope you are already working on the next one🙏. Loved it!

Have not received it

Reading the book now

When will it be on Kindle unlimited?

Just finished it early this morning- 3am🙃🙃🙃 excellent- cliff hanging end!!!

When is the next one?

Enjoyed this, can’t wait for the next one

I purchased "Fallen Out" based on a Facebook recommendation on Jan 24, 2023. Since that day I've read all of your books except the two in the Jerry Snyder series. Started "Fish On" last night and just finished it in less than 24 hours. Along the way this old guy has heal his breath, laughed out loud and even shed a tear or two. (yeah, I felt like I was kneeling on that step alongside Jesse, doing the same thing he was doing.) Hoping Charity can help fix things when Liable Charity is released just a couple days before my birthday and not looking forward to the wait! Great work sir! (PS: Good luck in the upcoming competition. Wayne!)

Reading…..I can’t put it down

I finished Fish On and cried for Jesse..I feel like I've been left hanging. Another DJ & Jerry would be fun.. And don't you dare lay down and die.. We need you.. Plus you just got in shape, enjoy it for the next 20 yrs!! Good luck on the competition, hope to see a photo of a blue ribbon or an "old guy" trophy🏆😂📸🥇

Really enjoyed this one. Guess I have to wait to see where savy goes to next

I have loved your Jesse-series. I may even forgive you for publishing this unfinished book. But I'm disappointed.

I know what I’ll be doing this weekend!

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Really enjoying this book, thank you

2 months ago

I had a little time this morning, between quality checking the first third of the Fish On audiobook and a meeting with Kimberli Bindschatel to iron out some plot points on Liable Charity, so I started writing the first chapter of Seller's Market, which will be the first book in the Young Jesse McDermitt Tropical Leave Adventure Series.
Couldn't help myself. I already outlined the first few chapters.
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I had a little time this morning, between quality checking the first third of the Fish On audiobook and a meeting with Kimberli Bindschatel to iron out some plot points on Liable Charity, so I started writing the first chapter of Sellers Market, which will be the first book in the Young Jesse McDermitt Tropical Leave Adventure Series.
Couldnt help myself. I already outlined the first few chapters.

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What word processor are you using?

Write on!

First sentence, third paragraph. Sorry...old proofreader me.

how exciting- fish on

As Mike Pettit's former editor, we met you and your wife and daughter at Key West MysteryFest 2017. He was so jealous of you and your books. He's passed now so it doesn't hurt to tell you how he complimented you. CLC Editing. Cheryl Lynne Walker

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Yay,

I enjoy reading his Jesse McDermitt books. Very easy to read and hard to put down a book once started.

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2 months ago

I just finished listening to chapter 13 of Fish On, my upcoming audiobook, narrated as always, by the multi-talented Mr. Nick Sullivan.
Yes, I'm blatantly sucking up to him, because his own books are soon going to mean he cuts back even more on his narration.
For those who prefer to listen, I can already promise, only 1/3 through, that you're in for an awesome performance (no sucking up, just the truth) with this new project.
Fish On can be preordered at quite a few audiobook stores all around the world, including my own website, but not on Audible.
The retail release date is February 28, but there's a very good chance that newsletter subscribers will get earlier delivery of either the ebook or audiobook.
Big newsletter announcement coming Wednesday.
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I love his audio versions of the books he does

No sucking up needed, we all know how badass he is.

Do we get Frequent flier credit for buying everything you write plus all your cohorts- lucky I have others to read because your last no longer that 3-4 DAYas or should I say LONG NIGHTS- lol

Rock on, Wayne Stinnett

2 months ago

Okay, so this crazy idea has been fermenting in my head for a week now. Would it be nuts to start a new series?
I've already written down a few ideas and I think it'll be pretty cool. The first book would be set in August 1979, when Jesse and Rusty graduate boot camp and they go diving in the Keys, along with Billy Rainwater, who is about to start his senior year in high school.
The title's up in the air, but I really want to write these, maybe one a year. I already have the sub-title, A Young Jesse McDermitt Novel, and the series title, Tropical Liberty Adventure Series.
Another could be when our two buddies are in Okinawa and meet Russ Livingston and a toddler Deuce.
During twenty years in the Corps, Jesse could have taken twenty month-long leaves, and numerous three- and four-day liberties. Each leave could be a story on its own and recount his time in the Corps.
I wonder if any of my readers would be interested. Thoughts?
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Get going!

Absolutely! I would love to read them.

We would read them!!!

Would love to read about young Jesse and Rusty!

I’m interested. More so if Nick Sullivan is narrating

No! Do it! It's your writing we love most (the characters are a strong 2nd).

Would love to see a younger Jesse in action

I’m in….

Do it,,,

Love it

Put me down for a copy.

I like it!

Love the idea! Yes, please 😎🤩

I think it could be a great series

Keep them coming! I can read them faster than you can write them.

We love any of your writings and adding history to the characters we already know is a bonus!

I need more books to read and I enjoy yours…go for it!

Is there a book, after fish on?

Would definitely read any of those. Great idea.

Definitely!!!

I’m very interested!

I’m all in

I'd love that series!

He could also have been involved in many events. Beirut or Grenada. Others.

I would read them

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