Monday, July 18, 2022
My First Review of Not On My Watch From SPAIN
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
A Review of Kira Tynan's The Third Choice
The Third Choice by Kira Tynan was unique in so many ways, a thoroughly delightful read. It was an unusual blend of family dynamics and Sci-Fi without the Sci-Fi dominating the plotline. The protagonist, Chris, is by all accounts a normal young man, living a life and caring for his ‘special-needs’ parents. But those ‘special-needs’ are … well … a bit unique. Thus enter the Sci-Fi backstory. One might say that the parents are out of this word. I liked Kira’s presentation and writing style. They were not heavy handed or intrusive. The story just flowed well and kept the social dynamic of one living with his parents and trying and trying to meet a nice girl in the forefront. Gives new meaning to ‘meet the parents.’ I could easily see The Third Choice as a Sci-Fi selection on the Oprah Book List. It was that well done. I’ve already ordered my next Kira Tynan novel. For me, five stars for both Kira Tynan and for The Third Choice. Jeff Bailey, author of the conspiracy thriller Not On MY Watch.
Monday, July 4, 2022
The Back Story for The Great Live Radio Show
Here's the link to the interview:
https://www.facebook.com/910amsuperstation/videos/2196135483879331/
For more on Jeff Bailey, check out his web page or follow him on Amazon, GoodReads or his LinkedIn Blog.Monday, June 20, 2022
William (Bill) Wright's review of Not On My Watch
This is a page turner, I read it over the weekend.
Once again the author builds strong characters, not fantastical super heroes, he demonstrates the potential hero in all of us. He gives insight into the how and why of making the choice to be better than average.
Military culture and discipline provide believable tools for success in adverse conditions for the hero. The main character proves the main difference between people, is in their heart and beliefs.
The author also provides insight into the inner workings of the criminal mind and our difficulty in grasping their thought process. The story is so much more than a good guy/bad guy plot. It's a study in human nature, weakness and strength.
Another aspect he reveals and I love the way he weaves it, is the manipulation factor. Many evil doers latch onto worthy sounding causes and put too much faith in their leaders. It brought to mind, The Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis.
I highly recommend this book [Not On MY Watch]. I read it like a writer and I am impressed.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
A Review of To Be A King by Gunner Lindbloom
I just finished Gunner Lindbloom’s To Be A King, vol I. OMG! Every page just oozed authenticity and realism. I like when
an author writes what he knows, and it is obvious that Lindbloom knows this
genre very intimately. The story chronicles the rise and fall of a Detroit
mafioso and the extended family around him. T also showed the real side of the
characters, hw they justified their chosen business and how they led very
normal lives. I never thought about the fact that police arrests of some
made-men creates opportunities for expansion for his associates and for his
rivals. It is such a fluid, fragile, world. I rather liked King the main
character. He wasn’t all bad and just trying to do the best he could in the
world he was born into. There is so much story yet to tell. I have already
bought my copy of To Be A King, vol. II. If this was a tv mini-series, I would
binge-watch it. Excellent read and five stars for Gunner Lindbloom and for ToBe A King (both volumes). JAB, author of the conspiracy thriller Not On MyWatch.
For more on Gunner Lindbloom, go to his homepage or follow him on Amazon, GoodReads, or his LinkedIn blog.
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Larry Rodness - Crystal Vision - The Back Story
Horor Paranormal author Larry Rodness's Crystal Vision
The Back Story
I just finished reading Crystal Vision by Larry Rodness, Excellent
read, by the way. I'm always intrigued by the some of the little stories that
the authors in my network haver about their books. I was talking to
Larry and here’s the story he told me .... ‘When my boys were teens I took them to a shop downtown called “Games
Workshop” – a franchise popular all over the world. We purchased miniature
fantasy figures – warriors, demons and such and spent hours painting them and
finishing them off. Some of the older customers built entire armies and waged
wars against each other on giant game boards. My writing muse took over and
considered what if the owner of the shop might be embroiled in a battle of her
own and that the store enthusiasts might be dragged into it. Who was she,
really? Who was her nemesis and why? And what if not only her life
was endangered but the whole city and what if…’
Cool creation story by a true, full-time author. So, when you’re reading Crystal Vision, and you enter the Gaming Store, imagine there in the back of the room, in the shadows sits author Larry Rodness watching his sons play on the tables, as the demon emerges and his minions disperse. Yeah, I love a good back story.
For more on Larry Rodness, check out his web page, or follow him on Amazon or FaceBook.
For more on Jeff Bailey, check out his web page or follow him on GoodReads or his LinkedIn Blog.
Saturday, May 21, 2022
The Live Radio interview of Jeff Bailey on Gunner Detroit Radio
Here's the link to the recording of the live show. I'm not the first guest, so you will have to fast forward about ninety minutes to find my segment:
He has quite a colorful public persona, but I found him to be absolutely delightful. One of the aspects of being an author that I most enjoy is meeting new and interesting people, finding undiscovered (by me, at least) authors and reading some top-quality, imaginative books. Gunner helps that process. I enjoy hearing his guests tell their back stories. Thanks Gunner.
And, of course, here are the links to the books that started the whole process:
Tune in. Enjoy the show. Contact me and let me know what you think of the interview, good, bad, humorous.
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