Welcome Book Clubs!
Whether you’re a long-time book club or just starting a new chapter with friends, I am honored that you’ve chosen to dive into my stories. To help spark your discussions, I’ve created these exclusive Book Club Kits for my novels and novellas.
Each kit includes curated discussion questions, "behind the pages" insights, and fun extras to make your meeting unforgettable. My goal is to help you explore the deep emotions of military romance and the high-stakes tension of political thrillers in a whole new way.
Ready to take your discussion further? I love connecting with readers! I am available for virtual Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the world of Game On, The Fallen, and Quietly Waiting.
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Game On Book Club Kit
Game On uses games as a metaphor to show the evil that can be bred out of capitalism. Where the motivation to accumulate wealth is to use it to gain power. Two sides battle to win a deadly game; one side fights for justice, the other for power. When Tommy, a former Vietnam Veteran down on his luck, becomes involved in protecting another man from being killed by the son of the Governor of California, he turns to the only man who can help him. Jack is a successful lawyer who has left the dangers of the jungle of Vietnam behind him. When Tommy calls, he can't say no to his friend, the man who once saved his life. They quickly learn that the Governor and Presidential Candidate will stop at nothing to prevent the truth from being discovered. Game On asks us questions about how far we will go to protect not only the ones we love, but the principles we live by.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Moral Ambiguity
Which character did you find most difficult to trust? Did their motivations justify their actions?
Echoes of the Past
How did past military or political experiences influence present decisions?
The Price of Principle
Can someone remain principled within systemic corruption? If threatened with losing everything, can we find a way to live with ourselves if we walk away?
The Shift
When did the story shift to a life-or-death struggle?
The Players
Who was the ultimate Grandmaster by the end?
Real-World Reflection
Did the story reflect real-world events, or is it pure fantasy?
BEHIND THE PAGES
“When writing Game On, I wanted to explore the thin line between the laws we write and the justice we actually seek.” I wanted to understand how far we are willing to go to justify our own actions and the actions of the ones we love.
— Justin Fox
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Quietly Waiting Book Club Kit
Tanya is a strong, independent woman whose world is turned upside down when she meets Evan and they become instant soulmates. When Evan is deployed to Afghanistan, Tanya is left to navigate the helplessness of waiting. As she distracts herself with her family’s history, she discovers that she isn't the first woman in her lineage to find strength in the shadow of war.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Love Under Pressure
Why do you think Tanya and Evan fell in love so quickly, being as neither was looking for a relationship. Tanya was fiercely independent and they came from such different backgrounds. How does the pressure of Evan, being deployed to Afghanistan affect the pace of their relationship?
The Soulmate Connection
The book explores the idea of "soulmates." In your opinion, is a soulmate someone who is "destined" for you, or is it a bond built through shared hardship and sacrifice? Do you believe in love at first sight?
Duty vs. Desire
Evan is deeply committed to his military duty. How did his sense of duty conflict with his and Tanya’s personal desires for his safety and their future together?
Resilience
Each character showed emotional resilience in their own way. Which did you connect with most? What did you find was remarkable about their emotional journey?
The Dream Stories
Which of the stories Tanya experienced in her dreams was your favourite and why? Did they spark any emotions, memories or feelings while you were reading them that made it easier to connect with the characters.
The Reality of Homecoming
Without giving away spoilers, in the stories that dealt with characters that returned home from war how did you feel about the transition from the war zone to "normal" life? Do you think love is enough to heal the scars of war?
BEHIND THE PAGES
A Note from Justin Fox:
When I wrote Quietly Waiting it was my aim to highlight the futility of war, the curious reasons why men go to war and the effects on the people that are left behind. Who are the real victims. I tried to imagine what it feels like to be in a situation where a loved one is under constant threat of death, and you are completely helpless. Stuck in a world where everything is removed from your control, it was also to show how nothing in society has changed despite all of the technological improvements, transport, communication, medicine, etc. There have been no improvements in humanity. There has been war in Afghanistan in the 1800s, 1900s and 2000s. We still have all the problems we had 100, 200, 300 years ago; poverty, famine, war, oppression, slavery, etc. We work longer hours and pay more for goods than at any other stage in history. Although we see society as progressive, in fact it is regressive. It is difficult to see where things will end, when you consider that there is no longer a universal Utopian vision. We are left with the reality that human society and the human era on the planet along with it is doomed to extinction. John Lennon once said “You can have peace today if you want it!”. I never properly understood the meaning of this until I was writing this book. We can all still have peace today, all it takes is for enough people to say "No more!".
The Fallen Book Club Kit
For decades, Peter has lived in a remote mountain monastery, hiding from the horrors of the Great War. He believes he is a deserter who found a sanctuary where time stands still. When a persistent young woman named Sarah arrives, she forces him to leave his mountain and retrace his steps toward a truth he has spent a lifetime forgetting.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
The Nature of the Monastery
Peter describes his home as a place of solitude, yet he is constantly visited by "women with bowed heads" who eventually leave. What do you think these visitors represent in the context of the story's ending?
Ames Perdues
The village is literally named "Lost Souls". Discuss the significance of the people Peter meets there—soldiers from all sides of the war, criminals, and "common folk" all living in harmony. Why do you think they all share the desire to be forgotten?
The Three Wives
Peter recalls Carmen, Juliette, and his first wife back in England. How did each of these relationships reflect Peter’s emotional state at different stages of his "afterlife"?
Sarah’s True Identity
Throughout the journey, Peter finds Sarah’s presence "troubling" and familiar. At what point did you realise she wasn't just a traveller? Discuss the impact of the moment she calls him "Father."
The 11th of November
Peter is haunted by the death of his friend Simon at 7:00 AM on 11/11/1918. How does the specific timing of the "German Sniper's report" at 10:59:55 AM change your understanding of Peter’s "desertion"?
The "Lookout" vs. The Light
Peter spent years hiding from the "blinding light" in the forest. Why do you think he chose the "darkness" of his mountain monastery for so long instead of following the light?
BEHIND THE PAGES
A Note from Justin Fox:
"In The Fallen, I wanted to explore the idea that we 'see what we want to see'. Peter’s journey isn't just about escaping a physical war, but about the long, often lonely process of the soul coming to terms with its own end. It is a story about the grace of being found, even when you think you’ve successfully hidden yourself away."