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J. W. C. Cumes J. W. C. Cumes i(A45753 works by) (a.k.a. James William Crawford Cumes; James Cumes)
Also writes as: C. W. James ; James Williams
Born: Established: 1922 Rosewood, Rosewood area, Rosewood - Laidley - Gatton area, South East Queensland, Queensland, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon The Young Bug : A Miracle of Everlasting Youth J. W. C. Cumes , Canberra : Cresscourt Publishing , 2010 Z1734932 2010 single work novel fantasy 'The Young Bug tells the story of a miraculous phenomenon that reverses the ageing process and makes its "victims" young again. The Human Rejuvenation Syndrome or HURS makes people more youthful in physical appearance and in their social and sexual behaviour. The lame are now able to walk again and love blossoms with all the romantic fervour of youth.' Source: www.authorsden.com//jameswcumes (Sighted 20/10/2010).
1 y separately published work icon Dirty Weekend J. W. C. Cumes , Canberra : Cresscourt Publishing , 2010 Z1734925 2010 selected work short story Dirty Weekend is a collection of sexy short stories written over fifty-years from 1954 to 2010.
1 The Lovers The Outcasts J. W. C. Cumes , 2008 single work drama
1 y separately published work icon Uncle Rupert : The Man Who Threw Money over Back Fences J. W. C. Cumes , Belair : Magellan Books Cresscourt Publishing , 2004 Z1402657 2004 single work novel

'"Uncle Rupert", the story begins, "was our Cargo Cult." Enchanting, intriguing and elusive, the man who throws money over back fences starts work in a bank under the egregious Mr Harfglass. Propelled by fear of marriage to the predatory Iro, he flees the bank and goes on the track. But he always cares for those he loves. He meets Godfrey Bronze, a battler for the battlers all his life, and wins political office. He becomes Foreign Minister and "President of the World", but, again, he opts for freedom to seek better ways of "throwing money over back fences". He uses the strengths of the capitalist order to benefit the poor and weak and bring more colour, brightness and purpose to the lives both of those who give and those who receive. Unique even in the realm of heroes, Rupert has the capacity to change the world but retains an endearing innocence, amiability and selflessness. He sees even those, like Mr Harfglass and fellow banker Mr. Collopy, whose lifestyle he abhors, as victims of the system.'

Source: Authors' Den website, http://www.authorsden.com/
Sighted: 02/07/2007
1 y separately published work icon The Hedonists J. W. C. Cumes , Australia : Crystal Dreams Publications , 2003 Z1402660 2003 single work novel 'The Hedonists is a rollicking story of sex and diplomacy in the lives of two dedicated pleasure-seekers: Randall Pascoe Maitland, a young diplomatist who sprinkles his erotic escapades with occasional prickings of conscience and even fewer acts of heroism; and Howard Winston Jocelyn The Third, an up-and-coming executive and ex-Don Juan, now obsessed with a she-devil. Traversing a largely joyous and self-indulgent world, they journey together from Africa via New York and Mexico, to a rambunctious finale in Mugga Way, in far-off Australia. On the way, a beautiful playmate, Angela, recants and shows them another road. Do they take it? Every dedicated, wannabe and closet hedonist will enjoy this fascinating romp towards an answer, supplied by a former Ambassador whose story gives some credence to Angela's claim that "diplomats are the crap end of humanity.' (Author's description)
1 1 y separately published work icon Haverleigh James Williams , Canberra : Cresscourt Publishing , 1994 Z282433 1994 single work novel historical fiction
1 y separately published work icon Operation Equaliser J. W. C. Cumes , Canberra : Cresscourt Publishing , 1987 Z806829 1987 single work novel

'A luxury ship sets off on a young people's 'Love Boat' cruise. Top-level scientists go missing in America, Britain and the Soviet Union. The clandestine transfer of a sensitive cargo in mid-Atlantic goes wrong. A small west African country has a coup...

'These random events seem connected. But in what way? The mystery deepens as the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency struggle to find solutions. Soviet Union goes on full alert. The United States responds. But it's not the Super-Powers themselves, but a new power which has pushed the world to the brink...'

Source: Authors' Den website, http://www.authorsden.com/
Sighted: 02/07/2007
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