A Mark Shaiken Review of The Defect by Jeff Bailey

 

This was a nice way to start the new year, a review of my book The Defect from fellow author, Mark Shaiken. His books are the best and I value his opinion. Here, let me quote Mark, 

"A fascinating thriller taking you into and through the inner workings of a nuclear power plant, the terrorists trying to target it, and the men and women who work there and are thrust into the midst of the crisis. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. Well done, Jeff Bailey. High recommended."

 Thanks Mark. I already have my next Mark Shaiken book on my reading list. 

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Dakota by Kerry Kennedy - The Back Story

 

As I’ve said many times, one of the aspects of being a writer that I particularly enjoy is all the people that I meet and get to interact with. Part of that is that I get to hear the stories about what particular moment or event that inspired a novel. How did the story develop from that moment – The Back Story. I was corresponding with British novelist Kerry Kennedy not long ago, and she related this story about her novel, Dakota.

“I was out with close friends many years ago, and one of the friends told me how she had met someone at a bar. They hit it off instantly and discovered how many times their paths had crossed. The relationship was purely a friendship. Later it transpired that they were half-brother and sister. Their father was the link and he had left my friend’s mother when she was still pregnant, and no contact had ever been made. That then evolved into a whole book, about deception and how something that's kept a secret can destroy lives with fatal consequences.”

I read and reviewed Dakota and, when I got that chapter in the book, it was all the more enjoyable and familiar. I was able to imagine myself sitting at the next table watching it all unfold because I knew the Back Story.

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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.

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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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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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. 

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.

For more on KerryKennedy, go to her Home Page or follow her on Amazon, GoodReads, LinkedIn.

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