name: Jamie Beckett
genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery
avg_rating: 3.89
ratings_count: 126
about: Jamie Beckett is all over the map. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, schooled in the suburbs of Hartford, Connecticut, and residing by choice in central Florida for nearly three decades, his mind wanders as broadly as his body does. A musician who became a pilot, Jamie has a tendency to write about issues and mix ideas that may not initially seem to be naturally compatible - and yet, they are.Be cautious. Enlightenment may ensue.Equally at home astride a motorcycle, at the controls of an airplane, playing guitar in front of an audience, or tapping away on a keyboard, Beckett's made a career out of seeing the world through a different prism than most of us and then sharing his observations in a quirky, sometimes humorous, and often inspirational sty Jamie Beckett is all over the map. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, schooled in the suburbs of Hartford, Connecticut, and residing by choice in central Florida for nearly three decades, his mind wanders as broadly as his body does. A musician who became a pilot, Jamie has a tendency to write about issues and mix ideas that may not initially seem to be naturally compatible - and yet, they are.Be cautious. Enlightenment may ensue.Equally at home astride a motorcycle, at the controls of an airplane, playing guitar in front of an audience, or tapping away on a keyboard, Beckett's made a career out of seeing the world through a different prism than most of us and then sharing his observations in a quirky, sometimes humorous, and often inspirational style. What he's not, is dull. Whether reading his fiction or non-fiction, Jamie's take on the world around him is refreshingly unique and unabashedly genuine.Jamie, who occasionally adopts the persona of a cranky old man, is in fact nowhere near cranky, although he is aging at the normal rate. Beckett openly admits to being almost embarrassingly enthusiastic about the work he does and the hobbies he pursues.The Beckett clan shares their home with four dogs, three cats, and a chicken. All are rescues. He claims to be annoyed by the menagerie underfoot on an almost daily basis. However, none of his close friends or family members believe a word of it.Take anything this man says with a grain of salt. But take it nonetheless. You'll be glad you did. ...more