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Big news! My new novel, Geronimo’s Laptop, is now available in both paperback and Kindle. Order yours today!
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New story! Rosa’s Rattlesnake Resort–check it out!
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New Review for Geronimo’s Laptop!:
Entertaining, Enlightening, and Educational!
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, Enlightening and Educational!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
Who would’ve thought Geronimo would ever use a laptop to communicate? Entertaining, educational, fantastical and fun. A very inventive way into the life of one of America’s most misunderstood historical figures. Geronimo lives… to send emails! DEL
5.0 out of 5 stars HOOKED FROM PAGE ONE!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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GERONIMO’S LAPTOP is a story of survival, strength, loss, heartbreak, and wonder. Humor is woven throughout the story, from its imaginative premise of a mystical laptop to the characters themselves. Janelle Meraz Hooper respects her subject and the circumstances and times that shaped his life. GERONIMO’S LAPTOP is a powerful and engaging history lesson. “In this way, Geronimo tells the story of his people: the pain mixed with humor. The humor mixed with pain. The sadness mixed with both.” (from page 32)
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My first review is in (courtesy of a pre-copy)
Geronimo’s Laptop
This was a fascinating story. Part history lesson, part science fiction, part speculative fiction, and entirely spot on. History is written by the victors, and the conquered rarely get a chance to tell their side. In Geronimo’s Laptop, however, author Janelle Meraz Hooper has finally done just that. It’s Geronimo as you’ve never encountered him before – human, pragmatic, philosophical, and determined to set the record straight. There’s humor, but it’s muted with the burden of truth it carries.
Geronimo’s personal liberty might have been reduced to the confines of Fort Sill Indian Reservation in Oklahoma, but his reputation could not be contained. As the American public sought out this living relic of Native America so they could say they had actually seen the infamous Geronimo and actually spoken with him, Geronimo milked their curiosity for all it was worth. And the laptop. Oh, yes. This technological marvel with supernatural programming is the icing on the cake. Essentially, Geronimo is past, present, and future. It’s an intriguing concept.
The bottom line, however, is that the reader finally gets to read the other side of the story, and it’s tough going. It’s an eye-opener for those of us who accepted what we’d been taught as gospel. Is there justice, after all? Perhaps. The lesson here is to question. Always question what you’ve been told. And in the questioning, the truth may finally be told.
Geronimo’s Laptop is history the way it should be taught. It’s got the hook, for sure. It’s also got the facts. Highly recommended.
Thank you, KB!
My newest novel is now available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible.
“Custer and His Naked Ladies,” is not normally a book I would read. I loved the Oklahoma setting. It provides a unique flavor of its own.” Thanks, T.E.!
Thank you, Los Angeles Times and Matt Cooper, writer! Geronimo, Life on the Reservation has closed now due to Covid restrictions. There is a lot more about the show on this blog–search for Geronimo.
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Dear reader, If you’ve read one of my books or short stories and enjoyed it, please make a comment on the book’s Amazon (or any other online book sites) page. These comments make it possible for me to continue to keep this site ad-free. I have resisted selling ads on my site because they drive me nuts on other people’s sites. My goal with this site is to make the content entertaining and visually pleasing. To me, ads are NOT visually pleasing and I’d like to avoid them! My thanks, Janelle https://www.amazon.com/author/janellehooper
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01-02-24 This site now has over 21,643 subscribers. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
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Now available on Amazon.com
After years of living on government reservations, Geronimo wants to take his band of Chiricahua Apaches back home to Arizona but he has powerful opposition in President Teddy Roosevelt, who has never liked Indians, especially Geronimo. Historical fantasy/humor.
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Click on my Substack site to read the forward and Chapter 1: The Fantasy Begins: https://janellemerazhooper.substack.com
Please leave a comment. My thanks, Janelle
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Dear readers, if you enjoyed A One-way Cruise to Africa, please leave a comment on Amazon. Due to a technical mistake that I made, some of mine got lost! My thanks, Janelle
is now available on Amazon Kindle.
“Trust your instincts, then follow them.”
A Suspense/Romance novel written to make New Adults (17-29 years) aware of the dangers of sex trafficking on the Internet. Written with a light touch, it contains no explicit sex or frightening information…its purpose is to increase awareness. For some reason, information about sex trafficking isn’t addressed in this nation. I guess people think it’s only something that happens in other countries. But it’s here. And it is getting worse.
The story begins like this:
Maku, a rebel leader somewhere in the middle of the dark jungles of Nigeria, has just placed an order for a young woman called Anney Oaks who lives in the United States. It was easy. He did it with his iPad. He orders and pays for all the women that he buys and re-sells that way—over the Internet—without ever having to leave his Hummer.
The story quickly shifts to the other side of the world. On the West Coast, Anney has left her small coastal hometown and has landed an accounting job in a big department store in Seattle. Shy, she’s having trouble making friends and is depending upon a laptop to help fill the lonely hours. When she tells Jeremy, a man at work that her new website already has fifty-six views, he tells her, “Anney, you need to find some real friends!”
That night in Africa, Maku visits her website…he’s real, but he’s not a friend. His friends are all over the globe; one of them is right outside Anney’s bedroom window.
The story is character-driven:
Maku- A rebel leader in Africa whose side business is worldwide sex trafficking.
Jean- His American “picker” who has a garage apartment she rents to young women as a front. When a woman rents from Jean, she already has one foot on a boat to Africa.
Jeremy– Anney’s friend at work and Paul-Jeremy’s partner. Together, the two are the first to be suspicious of Jean.
Grinner- An undercover FBI agent who doesn’t carry a gun–he just grins and women tell him whatever he needs to know.
Flash- A young computer geek who would rather help the FBI solve crimes than get rich developing computer games.
FBI agent Jack Pillar- He brings Groucho, his black and white tuxedo cat, to work with him at night in case there’s an earthquake. He doesn’t want him to be frightened.
Bentley- An FBI agent who doesn’t wear the expected black suit that most FBI agents wear. Instead, he wears gorgeous sweaters, slacks, and horn-rimmed glasses. Jeremy and Paul introduce him to Anney at the Rainbow Parade. Anney quickly figures out he isn’t gay!
Suspense/Romance. Kindle. NA (New Adult) & up.
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Note: When I changed the format of A One-way Cruise to Africa and resubmitted it to Amazon, the reviews didn’t carry over. I’ve reprinted them below.
Reviews for A One-way Cruise to Africa:
4 stars- Well-researched, appealing characters
August 27, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
“A One Way Cruise to Africa” is a very well-researched adventure/cautionary tale/romance with appealing characters and an entertaining plot, both hallmarks of Janelle Meraz Hooper’s books. Although “One Way Cruise” tackles an extremely dark topic (human trafficking), Meraz Hooper deftly avoids graphic violence and profanity. I’d rate it PG only due to adult themes/situations.
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5 stars- A great read!
August 8, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
Janelle Hooper is a prolific writer and her latest book is no exception! “A One-way Cruise to Africa” takes readers on a journey of intrigue and leaves the reader hungering for more!
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10-24-21 Janelle Hooper opens up a dark door to a reality that we in a “safe America” dismiss. To say that her insight about human trafficking was “ripped from the headlines “would be an understatement. The protagonists come alive on the pages and her characterization of the villains makes one want to look over their shoulder when traveling alone. Another triumph for Ms. Hooper. Conley Snapper McAnally
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About Me:
I’m an indie writer who writes in several genres: novels, romances, and plays. Although most of my writing is in the literary and history genre, I use my blog for fun. You never know what you’ll find here: everything from children’s stories to a few political rants.
It’s no accident that many of my pieces have a Southwest flavor. I grew up close to the Fort Sill Indian Reservation and my writing is colored by my experiences growing up so close to Native American cultures. I call them modern-day cowboy and Indian stories. I also have written a few contemporary romances. You’ll notice I’m not a formula writer; I write each story in the style that’s best for that particular story, so each one is different. It’s one of the perks of being an indie writer! Most of my awards are listed at the bottom of this page.
My books are character-driven, with no F-words, vampires, or zombies. I promise! In my romances, I’ve left out the kind of sex with glass coffee-table tops that would make you cringe! I’m all about romance! Romance, not erotic sex! Most of my books are available in paperback (most easily found on Amazon and Barnes & Noble) and all are available on Kindle. My A Three-Turtle Summer (a literary novel) is best for New Adult readers (19-29 and up). It’s one of my best-sellers and deals with divorce, but the others are suitable for all ages.
I love to read; what I love about writing is that I can explore my interests in marine biology, anthropology, and archaeology and call it research. Then, I can add bits of science and history into my stories to enrich them.
I have been a docent at three museums and every once in a while, I break away from reality and take a college course in anthropology, marine biology, commercial art, or Chinese history. My latest passions are Old West history, photography, and videography (this last hobby is hampered by my bafflement over the technology required–but how I love to see color in my videos explode onto the computer screen. It. Is. Magic.
Although I was born and raised in Oklahoma, I now live in Washington State near my family.
Please note: Due to some slight vision problems, I use a size 14 font for a lot of my posts. So far, I haven’t had any complaints!
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Review news!
I have a new review for my novella, The Slum Resort, on Amazon! Check it out! The Slum Resort was an honorable mention in the 2013 Great Northwest Book Festival this year. I think of it as my Valentine to senior citizens. See the Slum Resort on Amazon
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More info about my Geronimo show: My one-man show starring Rudy Ramos: Geronimo, Life on the Reservation, based upon Geronimo’s life after he was sent to the reservation, was a hit at the High Chaparral Reunion in Tucson on March 22, 2014. There have been many shows since then, mostly in the Southwest and Los Angeles area. Rudy Ramos is on Facebook or visit him on Geronimo, Life on the Reservation The show is entertaining and educational. It shows a different side of the great Apache warrior focusing on his life on the reservation after his surrender. This show covers Geronimo’s life as a senior citizen. It is educational and suitable for all.
Note: due to Covid and Rudy’s part as Felix Long in Yellowstone, Geronimo has closed. We had a great run and met many wonderful people. I thank you all.
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Rudy was inducted into the Oklahoma Movie Hall of Fame on April 20th, 2018. Congratulations, Rudy!
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Contact me:
email: janellemhooper@comcast.net
website: www.JanelleMerazHooper.com – Right now, I’m using this site to post my resume. My real site is the site Amazon provides me with: https://www.amazon.com/author/janellehooper
WordPress (this site): JanelleMerazHooperauthor.com
Instagram: htpps://www.instagram.com/janellemerazhooper/
Facebook: Janelle Meraz Hooper
Twitter: @JanelleMHooper
Pinterest: Janelle Meraz Hooper
Substack: JanelleMerazHooper.substack.com
YouTube: Janelle Meraz Hooper
Goodreads
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Awards:
For: A Three-Turtle Summer
The 2002 Bold Media Award for fiction, 1st place.
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For: As Brown As I Want: The Indianhead Diaries-2 awards:
1999 1st place fiction, Surrey, Canada. The largest book conference on the Northern Continent.
2004 Oklahoma Book Award finalist.
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For: The Slum Resort
2013 Great Northwest Book Festival, honorable mention
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For: There’s a Mouse in the House!
2013 1st. place (City Animals category) Animals! Animals! Animals! Book Festival
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For: Boogie, Boots, & Cherry Pie, 2014 Animals, Animals, Animals! Book contest, Wild Card Division, honorable mention.
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I’m an indie writer, but I keep busy!
A more recent book, A One-Way Cruise to Africa, Terror on the Internet, is not on this graphic. See it on Kindle at Amazon.com 
Thanks for stopping by! Janelle
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This was the first cover for Geronimo’s Laptop. Art by Sherri Bails. I loved this but it got changed in production.
Coming in 2023: A historical fantasy…
Geronimo’s Laptop
“This all could have been avoided
if the white man had just stayed home.” Geronimo
