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.
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.
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Tim Schueler's Horror Novel - 22 Dutch Road - The Back Story
I was intrigued by 22 Dutch Road when I read it. Elements of the story line were surprising to me and that is not an easy reaction I asked Tim about the characters Stan and Peebles and here's what he said, 'The general idea of an estranged son returning to his father's estate and encountering mysterious statues was something which stayed on course, more or less, through the end of the writing. I didn't realize, however, how important some of the supporting characters, like Stan the neighbor and his dog, Peebles, would be, since I "discovered" them while writing. It turns out that these two are often my readers' favorite characters, more so than the protagonist, Billy.'
As an author, I understand how sometimes a character can seem to take over and drive the story line. When you read 22 Dutch Road, pay special tribute Wilson and Peebles And... that's The Back Story.
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I just finished Jack O’Halloran’s crime family thriller, The Family Legacy. I was so taken with the atmosphere of authenticity that I had to ask Jack what the inspiration was for the story.
Here’s what he wrote me, “My father was Albert
Anastasia, the head of Murder INC after my father's death the Anastasia Family
became the Gambino family. The character in my book Jack Pagano was me as a
young man.”
It took a few seconds for me to pull my lower jaw back up where it belongs. Yes, that explains the superb authenticity and why the release of the network min-series is pending. When you read The Family Legacy, think of Jack as a child. Now, you know The Family Legacy back story.
For more on Jack O'Halloran, check him out on WikipediA or follow him on Twitter, Amazon, GoodReads or his LinkedIn blog.
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I just finished a binge read on the last two thirds of Who Are You by R.T Lund , absolutely superb. Books like Who Are You is why I follo...
