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Rev Request: Asbury High and the Parcels of Poison by Kelly Brady Channick

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There are a few keys to success for writing a good novel. Atmosphere, plot, pacing – etc. If an author really nails one of them, then it can make up a lot of lost ground. Here, Kelly Channick’s characters in Asbury High and the Parcels of Poison (damn that’s a mouthful) are excellent. Superb even. And even if the rest of the book failed – spoiler, it does not – this aspect is strong enough to pull the rest of the cart along.

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Evening with Author Micheal French: why I continue to write for 50 years

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Guest post by Micheal French

It is always a pleasure to share this page with experienced, thoughtful authors. Micheal French, author of the newly released book Cliffhanger, is a bestselling author, respected businessman, and avid traveler.  Read on to find out what keeps him writing after all of these years:

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Rev Request: 1969: A Brief and Beautiful Trip Back, by Sea Gudinski

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There comes a time, as a reviewer, when you will cross paths with a book that strikes a dissonant chord with you. On one hand, you can recognize the mastery in the writing, the plot, and characters. Yet, on the other, the damn thing is your antithesis. For me 1969: A Brief and Beautiful Trip Back is just such a book. I am not its target audience. But I can still admire the craft.

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Author News: Upcoming Things for 2021

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It has been awhile since I have posted some author news. I apologize for that, but sadly I got a bit carried away by a new job. So here is a quick update of the things that are about to sweep through!

  1. Artwork for the next chapter in the Evercharm trilogy, A Song in the Dark: Sean Counley is already hard at work, and I can tell you already by the sketches, it is going to be another dazzler!
  2. Blog tour coming in April. Rockstar Tours will be hosting a tour for me around the early part of the month. Also, there may be another surprise in store, so keep a look out 🙂
  3. I have begun work on a new series of books, that is a bit more towards the fantasy, cosmic horror side. It’s in the early stages (and we all know how long that can last with me), but shaping up to be a unique blend. Looking forward to revealing it to you in the months to come.

There will be more coming along too, but some things I cannot confirm yet. Still, all in all 2021 is going to be a busy year, and I am terribly excited to see it all come together!

Thanks for reading, and let me know if you have any suggestions, or even posts you would like to see, or topics you would like me to tackle. Have a great one, cheers!

Review Req: The Sword of Kalki

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I received this book for an honest review. All expressed opinions, cynical or otherwise, are my own.

Do you remember the last time you had a meal, that, whether it was too salty, sweet, or a combination that started off tasting wonderful, but where your appreciation of it changed at the end? Maybe you even considered this might end up among one of your favorite foods. The thing is, halfway through you are already getting tired of the overbearing flavor. And by the end, you’ve forgotten what drew you to it in the first place. The Sword of Kalki is a bit like that, in the sense that a more lenient application of some of the aspects that I initially found quite alluring, would have served it better in the long run.

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Review Request: By the Sea, by Steven Lamperti

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I received this book for an honest review. All expressed opinions, cynical or otherwise, are my own.

The suspension of disbelief. Fantasy books live by it, and there is a lot that is often explained away under the dubious Deux Ex Machina that is magic. Pretty cut and dry. However, start tacking on sub-genres into your fantasy novel, or maybe dialing back the more magic-like aspects, and you will find yourself having to dodge extra obstacles to maintain that suspension. By the Sea, by Steven Lamperti, is a whimsical fantasy book that at times stumbles when it tries to run.

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Pandora’s box of world-building elements

"Curses of Scale is a Pandora’s box of world-building elements, and Reeves shows great skill at parceling out the pieces of lore and mystery that today’s fantasy readers crave. Readers will be sure to enjoy this crafty, utterly transportive novel." ~Red City Review

Curses of Scale

Curses of Scale
5
2018-06-20T13:10:53+00:00

Curses of Scale

"Curses of Scale is a Pandora’s box of world-building elements, and Reeves shows great skill at parceling out the pieces of lore and mystery that today’s fantasy readers crave. Readers will be sure to enjoy this crafty, utterly transportive novel." ~Red City Review

A coming of age tale with a lot to say about life

" Curses of Scale is a coming of age tale with a lot to say about life and taking charge of one's destiny in the search for independence. " ~ Readers' Favorite

Curses of Scale

Curses of Scale
4
2018-06-20T13:10:17+00:00

Curses of Scale

" Curses of Scale is a coming of age tale with a lot to say about life and taking charge of one's destiny in the search for independence. " ~ Readers' Favorite

A character-driven, fantasy adventure

‘A character-driven, fantasy adventure. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Curses of Scale
4
2019-01-26T20:13:04+00:00
‘A character-driven, fantasy adventure. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Vivid scenery and quirky characters populate The Melody of Three

"Each character has something driving them, some fierce motivation behind their actions, but the full importance of their goals isn’t quite revealed until the end, and sometimes not even then. Each character has flaws, personality quirks, and all the little details that make them full-fledged people and not just tropes or puppets – it’s easy to get interested and invested in what happens to them." IndieReader

The Melody of Three

Curses of Scale
4
2021-10-06T13:42:13+00:00

The Melody of Three

"Each character has something driving them, some fierce motivation behind their actions, but the full importance of their goals isn’t quite revealed until the end, and sometimes not even then. Each character has flaws, personality quirks, and all the little details that make them full-fledged people and not just tropes or puppets – it’s easy to get interested and invested in what happens to them." IndieReader

An exquisitely written start

"Reeves writes with both the mechanical acuity of Shakespeare and the warm, wry wit of Terry Pratchett...This is an exquisitely written start to a new fantasy series that demonstrates the dangers of an irresistible distraction."Red City Review

The Melody of Three

Curses of Scale
4
2021-10-06T13:45:08+00:00

The Melody of Three

"Reeves writes with both the mechanical acuity of Shakespeare and the warm, wry wit of Terry Pratchett...This is an exquisitely written start to a new fantasy series that demonstrates the dangers of an irresistible distraction."Red City Review
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Curses of Scale