James M. Kisner Jr.

I was fortunate enough to work with James quite a few times. He was a talented writer and a true gentleman. I will miss him.

I men Jim Kisner (and later Carole) through Jerry Williamson, and enjoyed many wonderful conversations with them both about the maddening, wondrous craft of writing. Besides being fortunate enough to appear in Masques II with him, my fondest memory is of the night he and Carole joined Jerry and Mary Williamson and my wife Jan and I for dinner with Ray Bradbury. What an extraordinary evening. It is sad to think we can never share another one like it. God bless you.

Dennis Hamilton

So long, James,

You were a good writer and a good friend. I'll miss you.

Mort Castle

Jim and I were good friends in high school. I was Kate to his Petruchio in drama class. We were also pictured in the Bosse yearbook together. He was funny, and shy, and oh-so-smart. I talked to him on the phone once when he was living in Indy and I was there for a conference. He was so proud of his babies! When Nero's Vice was first published, my husband surprised me with a copy. I always thought I'd track down Jim and have him autograph it. I wish I had done that....

I worked with Jim in theater at Bosse HS. We both started IU in 1965 and stayed in touch for a few years. One hot summer evening we drank some Southern Comfort and listened to the new Magical Mystery Tour album. I still have some of the paperback novels of great American literature he had consumed and recycled to me. I had hoped to spend another summer evening with him -- with his modest and very dry wit. It will now be in spirit.

I was fortunate enough to have published an original story by Jim years ago online called "Puffers" which was terrific, and exchanged emails with him throughout the years since. What a sweet and wonderful and incredibly talented man. He will be dearly missed. Rest in peace James and Phyllis.

Jim was in several anthologies with me, and I'd met him at a few conventions--he'd always stuck me as a quiet, gentle person with a quick mind and wit. I am so sorry to hear of this tragic event.

To Jim and his family,
We cannot express our great sadness for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
JT and Jen F.

This is so sad but I know in my heart God never ever makes mistakes. I didnt know this man but I will keep his family lifted in prayer.