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A Book Review-Satire of The Moralist by John Warley

The Moralist by John Warley is a somewhat satirical view of small town America creatively weaving local and National politics with our educational, health and legal systems through the bizarre antics of unique personalities grounded by a bold spoken single mom and spiced with some lip smacking tomato base barbeque sauce that will make you "Slap Your Daddy"!

Now, if you think that was a mouthful, get ready for this fun tongue-in-cheek read by this highly imaginative author, John Warley.

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I love the cover design by Chris Beatrice

Author John Warley said "I looked for months for someone who could illustrate the image I had in my head of what the cover should look like. Chris nailed it. I told him the pig had to be the smuggest, most self-satisfied possible, and in that regard Chris exceeded my expectations. Also, the idea of the Texas belt buckle was Chris's, and I think that was a fine touch."

Author John Warley's Official Website and Blog

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"I'll never forget this book. Waiting for his sequel is like waiting for the next Harry Potter book! PLEASE let me know when the next book comes out!"
First- time Warley reader Casey Goodhue - Bethesda, Maryland

Important Announcement Regarding The Sequel to The Moralist

Author John Warley announces that The Moralist II will be released on Buster Bustamonte Day - July 8, 2012

“For a limited time, The Moralist is available as a Kindle download for
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The Moralist is John Warley's second book. and I understand it is quite different from his first, Bethesda's Child. I have not read Bethesda's Child yet but plan to do that soon. I have read The Moralist and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a fun read and will have you laughing out loud. My advice to any reader of this book is to relax and enjoy the read! It is a Political/Social Satire so you have to be willing to laugh at life a little but it will leave you thinking, too. This Book Review-Satire will give you a little insight into how John Warley's creative mind develops his unique characters.

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The Moralist

The Moralist

by: John Warley

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This author pulls the reader in hook, line and sinker with this tale set in fictional Centerfield, Texas (named after a famous baseball player who once played Centerfield - the mayor said that they couldn't name the town First Base which is what he was known to play because people would always make the joke about getting to First Base). See what I mean. This is funny stuff but it does leave you thinking. I am still worrying about the teenage boy with a fetish for elderly women's Orthopaedic Shoes. Maybe it is because I wear them.

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by OhMe aka Nancy Hellams

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Another Book by Author John Warley

Bethesda's Child by John Warley

John Warley's first Novel

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The preface is written by John Warley's friend, Author Pat Conroy.
Bethesda's Child

Bethesda's Child

by: John Warley

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I will be reading this one soon! My friend, Sittonbull, gave me a copy that had been signed just for me by not only John Warley but also Pat Conroy who wrote the preface. I am looking forward to reading it and will give a short review here when I am finished.

Meet Author John Warley

Why did I read this book by Author John Warley?

How did I find this author?

Author John WarleyJohn Warley and his web master, Carla, do a great job of giving the reader information on the official website but that was not my first introduction.

One of my local facebook friends, John Sitton aka Sittonbull on Squidoo, introduced me to John Worley. I have known John Sitton for a lifetime, and I know that he is an avid and astute reader. When John Sitton speaks, I listen! Recently John posted about his Citadel classmate's new book, The Moralist, and I am glad he did. Thanks, John!

John Warley is an Attorney and lives in Beaufort, South Carolina with his wife of 40 years. They are the parents of 4 children. He attended the Citadel on a football scholarship and received his Law Degree from the University of Virginia.
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John Warley will be appearing at the 5th Annual Savannah Book Festival February 15 - 19, 2012 in Savannah, Georgia along with Pat Conroy, Stephen King, Jeffery Deaver, Walter Isaacson, and about 40 other well known authors.

Photo of John Warley taken from his website with permission.

Listen to Author John Warley read his essay on NPR

Lingering at the Doors

Lingering at the Doors by John Warley - Beaufort, South Carolina
As heard on The Bob Edwards Show, December 2, 2011

This I Believe - On Fatherhood is a compiliation of 60 Essays and this is one of them.
This I Believe
Attorney John Warley reads his Essay on Fatherhood

Interview With Author John Warley by OhMe

Thank you, John, for the Interview!

John Warley and Pat ConroyO - When did you realize that you had a talent for writing?

J - In 1990, I spent a day with my youngest son and his soccer teammates that led to a short story I call "The Dare on the Bridge." The satisfaction I felt in writing that story, added to the praise I received from those I shared it with, convinced me I had tapped into something important. Not long after I began the novel that became Bethesda's Child. I think anyone who completes a novel falls into one of two categories: (1) "Thank God that's over; I'll never do that again," or (2) "I can't wait to begin the next one." I fell into category 2. When I sent the manuscript for Bethesda's Child to Pat Conroy, he praised it and sent it on to Julian Bach, his agent in NYC. I think that the morning Julian called to say he wanted to represent me and the book was the day I realized I may have some talent.
Photo: Authors John Warley and Pat Conroy - permission for use on this page granted by John Warley.

O - Did one person or event inspire you to become an author? Explain.

J - Pat Conroy and I were best friends at The Citadel. He has since inspired me and encouraged my writing career.

O - Do you have a favorite line from your book, The Moralist? If so, why is it your favorite line.

J - I like Buster's campaign slogan: "Good things, Si!, Bad things, No!" because to me it encapsulates the absurdity of bumper sticker politics and sound bite elections.

O - Are you already working on another book?

J - Two, actually. I have begun The Moralist II, in which Fran will attempt to negotiate with Art and Abbar to find world peace; George will pursue liposuction, and Joyce will buy an IPhone with an app that starts her car when she makes calls. I have also completed 25% of a historical fiction work I call The Home Guard, set in Beaufort during the Civil War. I expect that to be published late next year.

John Warley graduated from The Citadel in Charleston SC

along with John Sitton and Pat Conroy

The Citadel
The Military School of South Carolina

Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy

A Novel about The Citadel (or thought to be about The Citadel)

Lords of Discipline was published in 1980 and is set at the fictional Carolina Military School which is in reality The Citadel in the 1960's.
A movie was made from this book and it is also available on Amazon.com as are the other movies that were made from Pat Conroy's books.
The Lords of Discipline: A Novel

The Lords of Discipline: A Novel

by: Pat Conroy

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Many feel that this fictional Novel is more of an autobiography.

John Warley and Pat Conroy Will Be At The Savannah Book Festival

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Savannah Book FestivalThe Savannah Book Festival will be held in beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia from February 15 - 19, 2012 in and around Telfair Square. This is the 5th Anniversary for the Festival and for that reason they have expanded from a 3 day festival to a 5 day festival. There will be 40 plus bestselling, emerging and local authors this year including John Warley, Pat Conroy, Walter Isaacson, Jeffery Deaver, Brad Thor and other very talented writers. The Closing Address with Guest of Honor, Stephen King, will be on Sunday at 3:00 at the Trustees Theater and tickets are already sold out for this. I hope John takes lots of pictures and writes about this event so we all can enjoy!

Leopold's Ice Cream in Savannah renames flavors in honor of the SBF Authors

What do you think that Leopold's named for John Warley?

Leopold's Ice Cream in Savannah, Ga has temporarily renamed some of it's popular flavors to honor the authors at The Savannah Book Festival.

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Warley-Conroy Joint Presentation at Savannah Book Festival

February 18, 2012 - Both Authors enjoyed this event very much.

pat conroy and john warley at savannah book festival

click this flyer to go the facebook event page: Warley-Conroy Joint Presentation at the Savannah Book Festival. It is estimated that over 9,000 people attended the Savannah Book Festival 2012.

Author John Warley joins Squidoo

Here is his very first lens (article on Squidoo)!

I hope you will stop by and pay him a visit!
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John Warley, John Sitton and Ohme on Blog Radio Giant Squid Open Mike

January 17, 2012 at 5 pm

Author John Warley, John Sitton aka Sittonbull and Nancy Hellams aka OhMe will join Joan Adams aka Joan4 and Kate Loving Shenk aka Mukunda22 on their Blog Radio Show! John Warley told about his book, The Moralist, and he and John Sitton told some fun stories of their time at the Citadel. It was great fun!
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John Warley is interviewed on WTOC, Savannah, Ga

Mid-Morning Live- WTOC, Savannah, Ga
Great interview with author John Warley. John talks about Bethesda's Child and The Moralist as well as the novel he is working on now.

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