Saturday, November 11, 2023

My Most Favorite All-Time Review - Jeff Bailey


 
      This is my most favorite review of all time. The reviewer is my great-grandson. A few days ago, he sat off by himself and seemed to be happily coloring. Then he presented me with his review. He had asked me earlier what I was working on and I explained what a review was and how much authors like them. He took it heart and went to work. For those who can't read six-year-old, here's a translation of his opinions. I added the words he wanted to say in brackets to make it easier to read:

'Jeff Belle [Bailey] was the bisce [biggest] creatr [creator]. He has made ade [and] shrd [shared] miles [millions] of books. He hes [has] made Defect and Not On My Woch [Watch]. He is cumen [coming out with] miles [millions] of more books. He is kumen [coming out] with a new book. The [This] is my gdpo [grandpa], Jeff Belle [Bailey]. Best book crehtrsrs [creator]. [heart heart].'

Needless to say, this gets framed and hung on the wall in my office. From me - big smiles.


Sunday, October 15, 2023

Corona, California: Jeff Bailey's Book Signing Tour Event


 
         A quick picture from last weeks California Book Signing Tour Event in Corona California. The event went beautifully. The management and staff treated Patty and me so well that I felt like part of their family. I guess that makes this a family event, lol. If one looks closely at the picture, it looks like I'm scowling. I'm really not. We took several pictures to give me a choice of which to print. This picture caught me at the the perfectly timed sneeze (sneeze-click.) I did take a couple of better pictures, but this one just captured my sense of the playful and unique. I had to go with it. I met quite a few really nice people at the event and had some good book discussions. Corona must be a stellar town to live in. Oh yeah, we sold some books also. Almost forgot that part. I'll keep you posted as events come up on the schedule. Have a good week.


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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Jeff Bailey Reviews B. D. Vannoy's Falling Toward Redemption

 


Such a different read from my normal genres. Falling Toward Redemption is an epic good versus evil battle played out with the true icons of Christianity, God, The Devil, Angles, Demons, an ancient evil queen, and one modern little boy. Falling Toward Redemption drew me in with the interesting characters and a captivating storyline. The battle scenes were reminiscent of some the recent super-hero movies, only these characters were real heroes, these battles were for humanity’s soul. As this was a different kind of read for me, I had some difficulty coming up with the necessary words to describe how much I liked the read. I highly recommend Falling Toward Redemption. Interesting. I always appreciate when an author writes what he knows and B. D. Vannoy knows this subject. A great summer read. 



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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

My New Book Signing Assistant

 


This book signing event was one of my more fun events. As much as I like theses events, this one made my day. We are at the Winchester Barnes and Noble in beautiful downtown Temecula, California, the gem of the Southern California Inland Valleys region. The store was perfect, the staff made us more than welcome, and the clientele constant and charming. Although, I think that more people stopped by the table to talk to Avry than to talk books with me. Oh yeah, we also sold some books. Too bad, he's back in school. I'd take him to all the events on the tour. 




Friday, July 28, 2023

Jeff Bailey Reviews Kerry Kennedy's Boris Flies To The Moon


 
I received my copy of Boris Flies To The Moon by Kerry Kennedy by UPS early on a Friday morning. When my great grandson came down, he saw the book and shouted with delight. He loves his books. I sat and read with him until Mom came and got him to get ready for school. As they were leaving the house, he asked if he could take the book to school for show-and-tell, great. As it turns out, his teacher read the book to the class during their morning reading session. I understand that Boris Flies To The Moon received a five-star review from all of his classmates. From first-received to 20 five-star reviews all before first recess, excellent. Boris is a world-class children’s read. Kudo’s Kerry, Kudos.


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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Jeff Bailey Reviews Kez St. George's Metal Mermaid

 



The Metal Mermaid by Kez Wickhan St. George was a read worth the time. It was a memoir of an epic trip up the coast of Australia and across the North Island of New Zealand. A journey of the spirit as well as a description of the wonders of these lands. Kez tells it all from the loss of a husband (not overtold or overwrought) in the middle of the trek to the final sea cruise home. Metal Mermaid reminded me of the American book: Zen, And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance: A walk-around of growth and meditation. I’ve never been to Australia, but I was enthralled with the richness of the descriptions. I even got out a map if Australia and traced the route as best I could. For me, Metal Mermaid was superb, five stars.

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Friday, June 2, 2023

The Second Law (L.A. Starks) The Back Story

 

One of the aspects of being an author that I particularly like is meeting all the interesting people that I do. L.A. Starks is one of the real delights. Recently, she told me where the inspiration for her novel, The Second Law came from.

In her own words, "I lived in New Orleans four years, a scholarship chemical engineering student (Tulane University) easily distracted by the all-senses lure of the French Quarter. Indeed, one summer I worked for The Hungry Artist Studio, selling the eponymous artist’s sketches and watercolors to French Quarter tourists. Happily, for my “research notes,” aka experience, the studio was located on Bourbon Street. My New Orleans and Louisiana familiarity form the backstory for many scenes in The Second Law."

It seems that we lived in the New Orleans area (I lived in a suburb called La Place) and frequented the French Quarter at the same time. She said that she sold the art to the tourists by standing outside the art studio effectively selling on the sidewalk. Well, I spent some time virtually every weekend at the French quarter, mostly walking the streets and eating in the restaurants. As I reread The Second Law, I wondered how many times I passed L.A. Starks on the street in front of the art studio, how many times see looked at me. Knowing The Back Story made the book so much more personal for me.

 

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Jeff Bailey Reviews What Leora Never Knew by Joy Neal Kidney

  I can’t think of a way to summarize all the great aspects of What Leora Never Knew . This story is a sweeping family quest. Joy Neal Kidne...