Some time ago I wrote a review of a book that had been sent to me by an author I’d met in an online writer’s group. It wasn’t a rave review, nor was it a scathing review, but I did point out that there were some problems with the plot and some of the writing …
Thank you, Carl, for sharing another review. What would I do on Sundays if you didn’t keep me supplied with new reviews? Oh, right, I’d have to write one myself. Enjoy… A Puree of PoisonBy Claudia BishopISBN: 0425193314Publisher, Berkley Prime CrimeDecember, 2003, 260 pgs. This small-town cozy comes with two squabbling sisters, one a gourmand …
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The Summer Son Craig Lancaster Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: AmazonEncore (January 25, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1935597248 ISBN-13: 978-1935597247 Craig Lancaster has a knack for exploring relationships on all levels, and The Summer Son does that as well as any book out there. Mitch Quillen has had a rocky relationship with his father that has …
I called to order copies of my latest book, Open Season, for a launch party later this month and found out the first print run has sold out and there are a number of back orders. Wowser, the book just came out December 15th for library purchase first, then to the general public the first …
Ringside 1925: Views From The Scopes Trial Jen BryantISBN: 978-0375940477Publisher: Knopf Books for Young ReadersDate of publish: Feb 12, 2008Pages: 240 – S.R.P.: $18.99 In the summer of 1925, the residents of Dayton, Tennessee had a first-hand look at a controversial trial that centered on the debate between evolution and creationism. The community of less …
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Since Sunday is book review day here, I thought I’d post the review I just received for my December release, Open Season. This was in Publisher’s Weekly, and I am both humbled and thrilled at the review. Open Season Maryann Miller, Five Star Cengage/Gale $25.95 (302p) ISBN 978-1-59414-915-3 Miller spins a tight tale that’s a …
Thanks to Carl Brookins for providing another review of an interesting mystery. Enjoy…. Final Approach By Rachel BradyPoisoned Pen Press,HC, 250 pg, October, 2009ISBN: 9781590586556 A fine debut novel with an unusual plot line. Emily Locke is recovering from the loss of her husband and infant daughter. It is clear from the get-go there is …
On one of the writers’ lists I belong to there was a discussion today about the Federal Trade Commission’s announcement that its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials would be revised in relation to bloggers. Specifically it states that bloggers will have to specify whether they receive compensation for their reviews. When I …