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Author Wednesday – Revital Horowitz

31 Wednesday Jul 2013

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I interviewed Revital on my blog earlier this year and can’t recommend her book highly enough.

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Welcome to Author Wednesday. Today, Revital Horowitz stops by for an interview. I first about Revital from Christoph Fischer when he reviewed Daughters of Iraq and its author Revital Horowitz on his blog. Daughters of Iraq is historical fiction based on Revital’s family’s story. Daughters of Iraq cover

Welcome to Author Wednesday, Revital. It took me quite awhile before I recognized my “voice” as an author so it always interests me to discover how other writers “hear” their voice. When did you first discover your voice as a writer?

As soon as I sat down to write my first novel Daughters of Iraq, I discovered that I had a voice, and that my voice needed to be heard. When I first started writing, I had a vision, and I had a mission to complete. I knew that my family history should be told, and after giving it a lot of thought, I…

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Graham Austin-King: “Captain Pegleg and the Greatest Treasure”

30 Tuesday Jul 2013

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Meet Captain Pegleg. He’s a pirate. He’s a great pirate! But he wants to be the BEST pirate ever!

He’s battled other pirates…

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John Dolan: Everyone Burns

28 Sunday Jul 2013

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crime fiction, David Braddock, John Dolan, murder mystery, Samui, Thailand, thriller, writer

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Everyone Burns

It is January 2005 and the charred remains of two Europeans have been discovered on the Thai island of Samui.

Local Police Chief Charoenkul, sidelined by his superiors, enlists the reluctant David Braddock, a burnt-out private detective, to assist in an ‘unofficial’ investigation.

But Braddock has problems of his own, including an affair with the same Police Chief’s wife …

Peppered with irreverent humour and some pithy comments on everyday life in the Land of Smiles, ‘Everyone Burns’ is much more than a crime novel. It is also a carefully-crafted psychological study of an anti-hero for our time

My review:

“Everyone Burns” by John Dolan was recommended to me by several friends.
The story is about a British Private Investigator and counsellor David Braddock who lives in Thailand to make his money stretch further. Braddock is a very interesting, washed out and overall really great character whom to follow is hugely entertaining. Although he has marital problems and a lot of depth there is a dubious and not so serious side to him.
Braddock gets asked by the police to assist in the investigation of a series of murders. At the same time he is being sent anonymous notes, suggesting blackmail, pointing at his affair with the wife of a colleague.
I can picture a film made from this book and I would ideally cast a Humphrey Bogard in B&W in it but fans of the genre will probably have better suggestions.
What I liked most about the book is Dolan’s writing. He is clever, perceptive and very witty. Each chapter has literary or philosophical quotations as headings and they are apt to the chapters as they bear witness to a very well read and educated writer, almost “wasted” in a crime story. I am certain that I missed lots of great references and in-jokes that pay tribute to Sherlock Holmes and other famous crime fiction but I really enjoyed the book even without catching all of them.
This book should do very well.

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Interview with John:

Hi John, thanks for joining us today. Tell us a little something about yourself as both a person and an author.
What made you decide to be a writer? Have you always written?

Thanks, Christoph, it’s good to be here. I enjoy being in the virtual world. It means I can have the odd day without shaving and nobody complains.

I have been writing stuff ever since I was an angst-ridden teenager with spots and bad hair. In the early days it was poetry and songs. Fortunately most of those early efforts have been lost to the world during all my house-moves. I expect today I would find them cringe-worthy.
I don’t remember making a conscious decision to become a writer. I just started writing. I suppose I have something of a restless spirit and I like trying new things. Probably something in my subconscious told me to try a novel and see if I was as appalling at writing books as I was at poetry and music.

I know from your bio that you spend a lot of your time in Thailand, where your book is set. What made you decide to write what I would describe as somewhat comic crime fiction set there? Many ex-pats prefer to write about the home they are missing.

From the beginning of July, my home is now on Koh Samui. Having spent the previous fourteen months in Dubai working in the power business, I have now joined my long-suffering wife Fiona on the island. She was lumbered with supervising the building of our house while I was enjoying the high life in the U.A.E.
I’m glad you found ‘Everyone Burns’ to be funny – although the humour is somewhat dark, and likely to become darker as the series progresses. As for it being ‘crime fiction’, I guess that’s what it is, although I had no concept of genre at the outset. I suppose it’s a mystery with a dash of thriller, whereas book two in the series is a thriller with a dash of mystery. The third book probably falls under the dreaded heading of ‘love story’. Goodness knows what folks will make of it all.

Actually, as for my missing ‘home’, i.e. England, I’m not pining to return. Of course I miss family that are still UK-based, but the gypsy in me says home is wherever I happen to be now. When the north wind blows, it’s time to move on. I’m surprised I don’t sell lucky heather and live in a horse-drawn caravan really.

How did you come up with the title of your book? How do you come up with your ideas? Who or what inspired you for the main character PI Braddock?

As you know, the book has a lot of Buddhist leitmotifs in it, and I liked the image in ‘The Dhammapada’ that the whole world and everyone in it is aflame with something, be it desire, hatred or whatever. It seemed to capture the essence of the narrative, and I peppered the book with all sorts of references to heat and fire to underline the point.
How do I come up with ideas for stories and characters? I’m not sure I do. There seems to be this strange little man who lives in my head and does all that. I just write it down for him. In ancient times they would have called this a ‘muse’. The muse notion is actually quite helpful in keeping a writer grounded. If you think your book was in fact written by somebody other than you, then it stops you getting too big-headed if it becomes popular or too depressed if it doesn’t.

Did you have it all planned out before you wrote it or did the characters and story surprise you?

I had it all planned out. Spreadsheets, the lot. I’m a complete anal retentive as far as that goes. In fairness to myself, I do need to do it that way. ‘Everyone Burns’ is the first of a series of seven books which jump forward and backward in time, so I need to keep track otherwise the whole endeavour will be a complete mess. Think Proust’s ‘Remembrance of Things Past’, but written by an Englishman with no sense of literary style.

Did you have any actors or people in mind when writing your characters?

Nope.

Which character did you most enjoy writing?

I probably enjoyed writing two of the minor characters most: Braddock’s feisty pregnant assistant, Da, and the cigarette-scrounging Old Monk.

What would your main character say about you?

God knows.

With which of your characters would you most like to be stuck on a deserted island?

It would probably have to be Kat, the lady with the gorgeous body and the high sex drive. Though of course I’d pick her because of her conversation skills.

What song would you pick to go with your book?

‘Putting Out the Fire with Gasoline’ by David Bowie.

Are you like any of your characters? How so?

I share a sense of life’s absurdity and a penchant for gallows humour with the main character, David Braddock. I guess it’s inevitable he is going to have some of my traits. However, I’m nowhere near as screwed-up as he is and I would at least like to THINK I tend to more ethical behaviour than my lead character does. I’ve certainly never slept with the wife of a senior police officer. Not that I can remember anyway.

How have you found the experience of self-publishing? What were your highs and lows?

So far it has been very enjoyable. I can’t say I’ve really experienced any lows. I think I went into this whole adventure with realistic expectations of how hard it was going to be, and that’s been helpful. The unexpected high has been meeting some really fantastic people – mainly Indie authors, but not exclusively so. It has gone some way to restoring my rather jaded opinion of human nature.

What is your advice to new writers?

Think about what your objectives are. Don’t get distracted from your goals. Collaborate with fellow authors. Be active – and genuine – on social networks. Don’t get disheartened: you have embarked on a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t steal any of my ideas. To thine own self be true. And never eat anything that looks like vomit.

Who are your favourite independent writers?

In no particular order, they are B.R.Snow, Alexandria Szeman, Michelle Browne, Seumas Gallacher, Billy Ray Chitwood, Eden Baylee, Dianne Harman, Diane Strong, Fiona Quinn and Meredith Lorimar. I’ve read and enjoyed the work of other independent writers, but these are the folks who would first come to mind.

Who are your favourite authors?

I would read anything written by Graham Greene, Evelyn Waugh, William Boyd, Albert Camus and Haruki Murakami.

What is your favourite book?

‘The Golden Bough’ by James Frazer. Yup, I know. It’s not a novel. But it’s wonderful.

What book are you currently reading and in what format (e-book/paperback/hardcover)?

I’m ashamed to say I’m not reading anything at the moment, since I’m focused on getting my second novel, ‘Hungry Ghosts’, published. As soon as that’s done I have a Kindle full of great books to devour. I’ll pick one at random.

How do you handle criticism of your work?

I hope graciously. So long as you have a few good reviews under your belt from people you respect – or better still from people you don’t know – you should be able to take the odd snarky review or comment on the chin. I find these days it hardly seems like I wrote ‘Everyone Burns’ at all. I re-read it recently and it felt like it was the work of someone else. Once you’ve put that distance between yourself and your writing, I think your skin becomes less thin.

Tell us one weird thing, one nice thing, and one fact about where you live.

The weirdest thing is I never thought I’d ever live in Thailand, but that’s not really answering your question, is it Christoph? Weird: we have two temples on the island which contain the embalmed bodies of monks. Both sit in the lotus position and both wear sunglasses. Nice: the climate and fauna here are really inspiring. Fact: Samui has lots of ‘interesting characters’. If I tell you that Thailand has no extradition treaties with most countries on the planet then you will know what sort of ‘characters’ I’m talking about.

What are you working on now?

At the time of this interview I’m putting final finishing touches to ‘Hungry Ghosts’, the second book in the ‘Time, Blood and Karma’ series. After that – and a short rest – I’ll be embarking on a co-writing project with author Fiona Quinn, getting the third novel in the series underway and … whatever else my fevered imagination comes up with in the meantime.

Is there anything you would like us to know about yourself and your books?

I don’t always wear a hat – just usually – and my books are all available on Amazon. Please use the ‘Look Inside’ feature before buying to see if my writing is your kind of thing. Also, if you go over to Smashwords you can download a free copy of my short story ‘Jim Fosse’s Expense Claim’ for a further taster of my ‘talent’ (such as it is). If I’m not your cup of tea, you might want to check out the Indie authors I’ve listed above.

Website http://johndaviddolan.wix.com/johndolanauthor
Twitter https://twitter.com/JohnDolanAuthor @JohnDolanAuthor
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JohnDolanAuthor?ref=hl
Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/117434310680835784691/posts
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6550683.John_Dolan
Amazon Author Page US http://www.amazon.com/John-Dolan/e/B008IIERF0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1374411742&sr=8-1
Amazon Author Page UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Dolan/e/B008IIERF0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1374411800&sr=8-2
‘Everyone Burns’ Amazon US http://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Burns-Blood-Karma-ebook/dp/B008I6GXM2/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374411750&sr=1-1
‘Everyone Burns’ Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Everyone-Burns-Blood-Karma-ebook/dp/B008I6GXM2/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374411807&sr=1-1

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Jarod Kintz: “The Mandrake Hotel and Resort to violence if necessary”

26 Friday Jul 2013

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Today I am participating in another blog tour, so you can find links to other tour events and a rafflecopter at the bottom of this feature.
I am also featuring a similar post with an excerpt from the book on my new website, which will take over from this blog over the course of the next few weeks.

Now meet Jarod Kintz!

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Right versus wrong, good versus evil, and peanut butter versus jelly—these are just a few of the many eternal struggles this book tackles. 


But don’t worry, based on the NFL’s recent concussion scares, all this book’s characters were made to wear helmets before these hard-hitting issues were tackled. 


Some central questions will be answered, like:


Who is Dark Jar Tin Zoo, and why is he trying to take over the world?


Will Jackson Jackson Jackson be able to thwart Dark’s diabolical plans? And why does he have a last name for a first and a middle name? 


Is Abby Norma Sykes simply too sexy to be featured in such a dramatic thriller such as this book clearly is? 


Finally, is it improper to refer to a dwarf as a midget? And what is the shortest height you can be without technically being a dwarf? Is it really as tall as 4’11”? Does that make a person who’s 4’10” the World’s Tallest Dwarf?


This book doesn’t actually discuss such serious social issues as I alluded to in the last paragraph, but it should. I’ll speak to the author immediately, and maybe he’ll address them in the sequel.


Oops! Did I just spoil the surprise? Yes, I most certainly did! Well, there it is—there will be more adventures featuring Dark Jar Tin Zoo, Jackson Jackson Jackson, Abby Norma Sykes, and a smorgasbord of other quirky characters. 


This is just the first book of many (unless of course the government poisons me to stop me from exposing their methods of exploitation).

My review:

“The Mandrake Hotel and Resort to violence if necessary” by Jarod Kintz is one of the oddest books I have read in a while, but fortunately I mean this in a good way.
Combining absurd, farcical and surreal humour with some more serious and thoughtful musings the book is a firework of clever lines and quirky episodes.
The Mandrake Hotel has a room for everyone, whatever your desires, hobbies and preferences are. It is a madhouse and a world of liberty: Whether you want a room made of sand, one with specific collectibles or a floor full of nudists – the hotel has got it.
I wondered for a long time if the hotel was written as a fantasy world for lazy and hedonistic people (as one reviewer suggested) or as a wider symbol for the world as it is; a statement not unlike the questions of all questions in Douglas Adams book. The world population is exploding, so are we sitting on a powder keg that will go off once the resources run out? Can humanity survive? Are we sane in doing what we are doing?
A lot of ideas are covered in this book at a fast pace, highlighting absurdities and having a good laugh at them.
The author draws you into the book with his wit and once I had handed over total logic to the valet and stopped trying to make sense of every line that was thrown at me – at times very fast paced and confusing – I eased in to the rhythm of the story. It reminds me of the great Eugene Ionesco and Haruki Murakami, without wanting to imply that the style is close to either of them.

So much about the Hotel part.

‘Resort to violence’ refers to the plot as it thickens. Our hero of many names and his date Abby decide to fight Dark, the villain of from the 13th floor and here a more structured narrative continues.

The book is hugely entertaining, clever and will probably divide the audience into those who appreciate it and those who may not ‘get it’. Luckily I was part of the latter group. My mother in law would say : It is different. I agree, it is, and it is good. Try it!

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Interview with Jarod:

How long have you been writing, and how did you start?

I’ve been writing for about 12 years, and it started one day on a plane back from Denver when I decided I wanted to write for Saturday Night Live. I liked the idea of only working one day a week. That really appealed to my Puritan work ethic.

I really love your book but found it difficult to put in any box of sorts. What genre would you say it would most fit in?

This book is hard to classify, but I’d call it dystopian humor. There is a very serious issue I address, the one about exponential growth, but I didn’t want to close the book with that reality so I brought in a surrealistic and absurd ending to distract from the bummer idea I’m trying to bring awareness to.

How did you come up with the title of your book?

The title of the book, “The Mandrake Hotel and Resort to violence if necessary” just sort of occurred to me randomly. I wanted the name of the hotel to sound both luxurious and sinister, and then I decided to make the play on words to give a hint at what the book was about, so people didn’t mistake it for a hospitality or travel book.

How did you create the plot for this book?

The plot is loose and fun, and as I mentioned before, I structured it so that I got my message across early, then continued on so people could have fun and not have to dwell on the grim reality facing the world.

How do you come up with your ideas? Who or what inspired you?

This book was inspired mainly by the current global economic depression, coupled with exploding population growth, with a touch of conspiracy theory mixed in.

Did you have it all planned out before you wrote it or did the characters and story surprise you?

I let the story develop organically, and I didn’t have a set plot outline developed when I started writing it. I wrote the book in about two months, and at the beginning of that time I had no idea how the book would turn out.

Is your main aim to entertain or relay a message?

Normally my main goal is to entertain, but this book I really had a few messages I wanted to get across. But I’m not a preacher, so I tried to camouflage the density of the ideas with some good old-fashioned nonsense.

Would you say your book has a message and could you hint at it – for the confused?

The overriding message is the unsustainability of the world, given our current path. Couple that with the lowering of standards of living for the many, and the rising power of the few, I wanted to subtly call out the cartels that control the world. Nations are being replaced by corporations, and behind the curtain is a tiny select group of unelected people that are literally ruining the world.

What do you like best about writing? What’s your least favorite thing?

My favorite thing about writing is it’s like fishing. You sit and sit, waiting for that catch. You can’t see under the waters of your subconscious, so when you hook a great idea and you reel it to the surface, you feel the excitement of capturing a part of you that you didn’t even know could swim or breathe underwater. My least favorite thing about writing is getting seasick.

Did you have any say in your cover art? What do you think of it? Tell us about the artist.

I make all my own covers, and for this one I took a picture of myself wearing a fedora. I pulled the hat low so you couldn’t see my eyes, both to disguise the fact that it was me, and not my alter ego Dark Jar Tin Zoo, but also to add a sense of mystery and shadyness to the portrait. Then I converted the image to grayscale before tinting it red, to give it a menacing, evil look.

What is your writing environment like?

I write in bed, either with a pen and paper, or on my computer. Usually I have my writing partner, Cap’n, curled up next to me so I can pet him in between paragraphs.

Do you need silence or music to write?

I need silence to write. I can’t have a movie or music playing or else I’ll get no writing done at all. I am easily distracte—oh hey, what’s that over there? Let me go take a look.

How do you edit and quality control?

Editing is the toughest part for me. I like to print the pages out, because it’s easier for me to spot typos for some reason. Also I can mark the page up with a pen.

How have you found the experience of self-publishing? What were your highs and lows?

Self-publishing on the Kindle platform is amazing. I have nothing but praise for that program. No complaints from me. It’s easy to use, and the royalty percentage is remarkable. I really am very thankful for both Amazon and Goodreads.

What is your advice to new writers?

I don’t really have any advice for new writers other than to just keep on writing. Write, write, and write some more—and when you think you’ve written morefully, that is the perfect time to write some more. Even when you’ve been writing for a long time, writing continually is still all you can do to keep getting better.

Who are your favourite authors?

I like Oscar Wilde and Nietzsche, among many, many more. Too many great authors out there.

What book are you currently reading and in what format (e-book/paperback/hardcover)?

Right now I’m reading Boomerang, by Michael Lewis, and this is the third book I’ve read by him. I really like his style, and I am very jealous of his success. I hope he gets the plague and dies soon.

What three books have you read recently and would recommend?

Not read recently, but I like to recommend a few books:
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance;
If You Meet Buddha on the Road, Kill Him; and
Thus Spoke Zarathustra.

Who would you say are the biggest influences?

My biggest influences are probably Monty Python, Gary Larson, and Jack Handey.

What books have you read more than once or want to read again?

That reminds me of a great book and author I forgot to mention: Richard Brautigan. Trout Fishing in America I’ve read twice, and I’d love to read it a fourth time—but not before I read it for the third time.

Tell us about your other books?

My other books are nonsense. They are not to be taken seriously—and indeed, they are not to be taken at all. Don’t take them, don’t buy them, and don’t recommend them. Just kidding. Well, sort of. You can take them, just so long as you don’t pay for them.

Which character did you most enjoy writing?

I really enjoyed writing Jackson J. Jackson and Abby Norma Sykes, because they got to engage in witty banter. What I really liked is how each character sounded like the other, and both sound exactly like me. Also, did I mention that Dark Jar Tin Zoo is an anagram of my name? It’s true! Jarod Ora Kintz equals Dark Jar Tin Zoo. So every character in the book is based on me, and that’s what makes it great. It’s also what makes it terrible.

What would your character(s) say about you?

Asking what my characters would say about me is like asking what my clones would have to say about me, and though I can’t be certain, I’m sure they’d all have glowing things to say. Either that or they’d feel threatened by my existence and try to kill me.

What song would you pick to go with your book?

I think the perfect theme song for this book would be “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” and to accompany Bette Midler singing it would be Jackson J. Jackson, dancing The Flamingo. Do you think she’d let me be one of her backup singers?

How do you handle criticism of your work?

Not all criticism is bad, so it depends on the intent of the critic as to how I react. If the criticism is constructive, and meant to build up, then I listen to it and perhaps implement change. If the critic is just being spiteful and nasty, then I ignore it in the same way I’d ignore an invisible and inaudible person. That makes me wonder: if you were invisible, would you still have a shadow? And if you were silent, would your shadow be able to speak for you?

Tell us one weird thing, one nice thing, and one fact about where you live.

Weird thing: Florida is the retirement capital of the world. Nice thing: I’ve never had so much sex as I have since I started working in a nursing home. Fact: I just made that up—I have no idea if Florida is the retirement capital of the world.

What are you working on now?

Working on another book of love quotes, this time written by Dora J. Arod, who’ll appear in the next Mandrake book.

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News flash: Christoph Fischer

25 Thursday Jul 2013

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Christoph Fischer, Goodreads, Historical novels, Jews, Luck of the Weissensteiners, reviewer, Sebastian, slovakia, theindietribe, Vienna, writer, WWI, WWII

It has been an amazing week for my books. THE LUCK OF THE WEISSENSTEINERS received

5 reviews in 3 days with a staggering 24 out of 25 stars, bringing it to a total of 39 reviews on Amazon.com with an average score of 4.82

It also entered the US charts on Amazon.com for the first time
#90 in Kindle Store / Kindle eBooks / Literature & Fiction / Jewish

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Oleg Medvedkov is one of the Top reviewers on Amazon, a successful blogger and renowned writer himself. His praise and the unexpected 5 star review has made my day.

http://www.amazon.com/review/R1QMSNE2W1FVXI/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00AFQC4QC&linkCode&nodeID&tag

as has this one by Ashley Lee

http://www.amazon.com/review/RC1GTC6P42WIM/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00AFQC4QC&linkCode&nodeID&tag

MY NEW WEBSITE is also getting in shape nicely

quotes from the last 5 reviews:

The history in this novel was very rich and as it’s an area I studied it complemented what I already knew perfectly and I really felt like I could have been there and a part of it all. The suspense at several key points was masterfully done and I found myself holding my breath, tensing up and being unable to stop reading until I knew everyone was safe.

a really good book.

*****

absorbing and utterly convincing

a writer completely confident in his material and research.

Christoph is meticulous in his approach and has the gifts of a natural story teller. I suspect that this is only the first in a long line of must read books.

*****

an important historical rendition of wartime Eastern Europe that will continue to haunt you for a long time after you finish reading it.
…characters are all strong fictional creations that give life and credibility to the historical backdrop.
It is a touching story of courage, love and heroic endurance in a time of abject cruelty and terror.
The players in this drama are far from being two-dimensional; even the cold, unfeeling characters will at times show a glimmer of warmth.
Be prepared for emotional upheaval while reading this– you cannot remain untouched.

*****

What this book reminds us of, is that the “quiet” and “acceptable” racism, just like the veiled racism we can often see just by looking outside of the window, is NOT acceptable. All it takes is one crazy ideology or an opportunistic politician, and we could still relieve the horrors of concentration camps and mass graves. Still, this is not a political book. It’s a human story, with love, betrayals, and hope. I don’t want to give away the spoilers, so do pick up this book and read it. You won’t be disappointed.

*****

This story will captivate readers immediately and hold them mesmerized until the final page.
It is a gripping tale and incredibly thrilling. Among all World War II historical fiction novels I would certainly place this within the must-read books.

I appreciate the care that Fischer took to verify the accuracy of history and the details of the time. The embellishment came from the personal stories of the characters themselves; the details of the countries, the political culture and the moral attitudes were all grounded in proven fact and historical accounts of Eastern Europe during World War II.
I was enamored with this story
I encourage any reader who decides to follow my recommendation and read The Luck of the Weissensteiners to read it slowly and over at least a week to really focus on the story, connect with the characters and savor every moment.

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In other news:

THE LUCK OF THE WEISSENSTEINERS is currently No. 5
at the http://www.theindietribe.com/category/top-fiction-books/

and my second book

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SEBASTIAN is at No. 2

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Mt reviewing has also had some highlights this week.

First I received this email:

On behalf of the Goodreads team, I want to say thank you. You’re in the top 1% of reviewers on Goodreads! Your many thoughtful book reviews help make us a vibrant place for book lovers.

And our community has been growing! We now number more than 20 million members on Goodreads.

And then one of my preview reviews is now featured on netgalley.com:

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Aamani Gurajada: “The Mosquito and the Teapot”

24 Wednesday Jul 2013

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Today I have another charming children’s book to present, on this occasion one that was written and illustrated by two promising young siblings. A real find.

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Seven charming tales of friendship for 4-6 year olds

Author, Aamani Gurajada, 6 years
Illustrator, Sunaad Gurajada, 11 years

From the mother of the artists:

In December of 2010 we were on a train journey from Chennai to Hyderabad (India). Aamani, then six years old, was bored. To help her pass time, I suggested she write stories. She wanted writing prompts. I asked her what kind she’d like. She wanted ‘one living thing, and one non-living thing.’

She wrote seven stories in the next couple hours. To my amazement, the stories were very cute. Three years later, after I published my own book, my daughter wanted to know why I couldn’t publish some of hers (she’s written lots more, since.) I thought, why not? I started to look around for an illustrator/cover designer. My son, Sunaad, wanted a shot at the art. So I downloaded paint.net, found a couple youtube ‘how-to’ videos for him, and he ended being our official illustrator.

My opinion:

“The Mosquito and the Teapot” by Aamani Gurajada is an astonishing short book written and illustrated by two very young and very talented artists.
The stories are short pieces in which usually two or three people, animals or things meet and resolve the conflicts between them.
The simplicity of their form is disarming and there is a potentially very wise head behind the writing. The author seems to long for peace and resolve, which makes this a positive, upbeat and happy read. Like the lion and the tiger, sometimes people need to see the difference of their point of views, and sometimes we just need to stop doing silly or not-nice things.
I really enjoyed this little gem.
The illustrations however are not second to the writing but a clear equal. I was amazed at their beauty and professionalism, not at all what I had expected from a young illustrator. They are simple, full of character and masterly executed.
I think both parents and children will enjoy this book and I hope it does well and reaches a large audience.

Links:

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Goodreads

“A World of Possibility” A Short Story Anthology by ASMSG

22 Monday Jul 2013

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A truly eclectic offering of short stories ranging from humorous and inspirational to dark and frightening, A World of Possibility presents the work of many authors in the group ASMSG, or Authors’ Social Media Support Group, and each author’s link is provided for your further review of their other work. We hope you enjoy the diversity, laugh, cry, shiver, or look behind you once or twice as you read.

The Authors’ Social Media Support Group (ASMSG) is proud to present the 1st Authors of ASMSG Short Story Anthology under the title A World of Possibility. ASMSG represents a membership of authors throughout the globe, so we found the title of the book and it’s cover appropriate. Inside, you’ll find twenty-six stories of pain, pleasure, anger, despair, fear, love, hatred, passion, and hope. Stories of historic inspiration to the edge of current affairs. Stories that will occupy your thoughts when you turn the lights out, or dance on your mind as you arise with the sun. We hope you will enjoy them

A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY is PERMANENTLY FREE on SMASHWORDS AND KOBO

Reviews:

“A World of Possibility” is a wonderful selection of short stories of a remarkably consistent high quality of writing throughout the entire book.
Always unsure what you get from an anthology that includes unknown writers I was glad to be captivated by the opening piece, “The Jumper”, and the mystery what said jumper represented in the story.
The book takes us through worlds past and present, into the minds of a killer, victims of abuse, to a possibly haunted Inn, into the past of shipping at Cap Cod in the 1869 or to Germany after WWII.
Not one of the stories failed to grab my attention, something that I find rare in anthologies and which I accredit to good editing and selection processes.
The situations described are inspired, captivating and provide amazing entertainment as well as food for thought.
I have noted down several of the names in the hope to find more of their work in novel form, my personally preferred genre.
This is an excellent showcase of writing talent and I wish all contributors the very best for their promising futures.
Highly recommended.
*****
What a wonderful collection of stories, showcasing the talents of many new authors. The stories range, as do the emotions and visuals they invoke. This is the perfect book to read when you only have a few moments… that five minutes waiting for the bus, ten minutes waiting to pick someone up… the perfect collection for everyone.
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“A World of Possibility,” an anthology of short fiction by ASMSG Goodreads authors compiled by Christopher Shields, is a heterogeneous blend of vibrant writers. We find stories of all genres ranging from Kirstin Pulioff’s tale of a young boy and girl unearthing a deadly buried treasure, to Yelle Hughes’ detailed account of a journalist’s sexual experience while interviewing a porn star. Alan Hardy’s sad depiction of a marriage gone stale also deals with sexual frustration.
Criminal acts, both present and past, abound: Iain Parke’s Lala Salaama is masterful with its gruesome depiction of the methodical butchering of a human body.
Ghosts, spirits and vampires make an appearance in quite a few stories. Susan Hawthorne’s description of how the spirit of a long-dead boyfriend takes over the body of a younger man in order to entertain his now elderly lover is captivating.
Each story had the power to transport the reader to another reality and to leave strong imprints of each character. Well done ASMSG authors! I bow to the talent in all of you.
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I was knocked out by the sheer aptitude displayed in this collection of stories. It is a truly inspired piece of work from all concerned. The variety of tales alone is something fresh and engaging and the scope is breathtaking, from including porn stars to a modern day vampire. Hats off to ASMSG, a group of writers of much talent and promise. Everyone should read these tales.

For more on the book on Goodreads:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18144783-a-world-of-possibility

Download it now on Smashwords:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/335901

Also on Kobo:

http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Books/a-world-of-possibility

For more on the Author Alliance:

http://asmsg.weebly.com/

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Murielle Cyr: “Turtle Wish”

20 Saturday Jul 2013

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I am pleased to welcome back to my blog the lovely Murielle Cyr and her magic new book “Turtle Wish”.

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Hatchling bursts through the walls of her shell into a brand new world. Hungry hawks bombard her siblings and she must somehow forge her way alone to food and safety. Her urge to belong is deep and she finds herself in dangerous situations with total strangers. Trusting others is the key to her survival but it can also be her downfall.

My opinion:

“Turtle Wish” by Murielle Cyr is a magic children’s picture book about a little turtle and its early life.After hatching it makes its way into the water and tries to find its family and home.

I love this beautiful story and I adored reading a children’s book that deals with something so simple and precious as a turtle instead of relying on gadgets and superpowers to entertain.
I felt overwhelmed for the little Turtle and its desperate search.
In times when all of us are so removed from nature and entire species are being extinct it is refreshing and warming to come across such a marvellous book.
What is more: the pictures are incredibly endearing, well in sync with the writing which is addressed to children in a very accessible and understandable tone.
I really love this book and if my nieces spoke English I would send it to them.
Thank you Murielle for working on awareness as well as entertainment. The book is lovingly dedicated to children without family and to people with a big enough heart to stop their cars and help a turtle across the road.

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Murielle on the book:

TURTLE WISH is finally released. It’s been quite a challenge for me. I’ve written a few picture books (none of them published yet), but this one was different in that I had decided to do my own graphics. Everyone who knows me will attest to that stubborn streak in me that defies all logic. I wanted to create it ALL by myself. Coming from someone who barely passed Art in high school, this was quite a painful undertaking. I honor all those creative and talented graphic artists out there who would’ve considered this a no-brainer.

The writing was challenging also. Picture books are like poetry in that each word counts. I had to chop a 2500 word story to barely 850 words without losing the essence of the storyline. We all know how writers like to run off about everything. So, here it is. Hope you enjoy it, and if you do, please leave a review. Without reviews, books cease to exist.

From the Dedication:

I would like to dedicate this book to all children who have to face the world without the love and guidance of a parent. I would also like to dedicate this book to all animal lovers who have the heart to stop their car and help a turtle cross the street.

From the Prologue:

Turtles are born brave. The moment they burst through their shells, they head for the nearest lake or river for food and shelter. Their parents have long gone…

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Goodreads

Find an author interview and feature on her previous work here

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Flora J. Solomon: “A Pledge of Silence”

18 Thursday Jul 2013

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A World War II novel based on the American military nurses serving in the Philippines. Follow Margie whose life changes forever when she is captured and held prisoner of war by enemy forces.
January of 1941, Margie Bauer is called to active duty in the Army Nurse Corps of the United States Army Reserves. She delights in her assignment to Manila—the Pearl of the Orient. She falls in love with the beauty of the island and a carefree social whirl of bridge games, pool parties, and dancing under twinkle-light stars with handsome young doctors. Though rumors of war circulate, she feels safe—the island is fortified, the airbases are ample, and the Filipino troops are training intensively.
December 8, 1941, her dream world shatters. Japanese bombers roar into the Philippines, turning everything in their paths to smoldering piles of rubble.

My review:

“A Pledge of Silence” by Flora J. Solomon is based on true stories although it focuses on a fictional character, war nurse Margie and her remarkable story.
Pre-war romance in the 1930s, a broken heart and patriotism land Margie in the Philippines in the fight against the Japanese. It is an amazing story of war time survival, personal resolve and bravery; is the personal story of one woman and her private life affected so deeply by the war and its many atrocities.
The book provides a lot of interesting and well documented historical facts that in themselves would make a page turner, but Solomon has created excellent characters to live through the hell and illustrate on more levels what these people were going through and why they made the choices they did.
I am amazed that after all these years and all the books published on WWII there are still more new stories and dramas to be told and new information to be digested.
A gripping book from start to finish.

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Interview with Flora:

Please tell us a little something about yourself as a person and an author:

I’ve lived the life of a student nurse, wife, 3 times a mother, college undergrad, biochemical researcher, graduate student, healthcare analyst, 4 times a grandmother, retiree, and author—
in that order. My book, A Pledge of Silence, is the culmination of a belief in continuing education, my years’ work experience in the healthcare field, and a love for history and research.

What made you decide to be a writer? Have you always written?

I had a husband and 3 young children before I discovered how much fun writing can be. In order to escape the drudge of drool and diapers, I enrolled in a creative writing class at the near-by junior college. I discovered I could make people laugh, which was a delightful surprise, because I’m rather reserved. The seed lay dormant for decades before I had the time to develop it. My readers laugh … and cry.

Your book, A Pledge of Silence, is a World War II novel based on American military nurses who served in the Philippines. What was your fascination with that particular story?

I grew up in the post-World War II years. My grandfather, grandmother and mother were nurses though they never served in the military. However, my many uncles did serve on battleships and overseas. Artifacts of the war—steel helmets, scratchy army blankets, German buttons, military patches and foreign coins—were common to me. My friends and I dug foxholes and played War complete with an arsenal of cap guns, jack knives, and hand grenades (empty soup cans.) We all knew whose uncle hadn’t returned from the war, whose father was having a problem with alcohol, and which families had broken from the strain of battle fatigue—the yet unrecognized post-traumatic stress disorder.

When I ran across the story of the World War II nurses interned by the Japanese in Manila, I felt comfortable with the setting and fascinated by it. Eager to learn more, I began researching the history.

How difficult was it to draw the balance between research and invention/ imagination?

Not difficult at all. I dropped my fictional characters into an already created and very dramatic setting and let them react to it. On one hand, writing historical fiction is easier, because the structure of the story is provided. On the other hand, in order to do it right, the author must be meticulous in his/her research.

Which character / story did you most enjoy writing?

My protagonist, Margie, flew onto the page. Gracie, her friend, developed overtime in ways I had not planned. Barbara, Margie’s daughter, played a larger part in an earlier version. She was so difficult to write, I wrote her out by starting the revised version with her funeral.

What is your writing environment like?

I live in a golf community on the North Carolina coast. Close by are golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and, of course, the beautiful North Carolina beaches. The availability of physical and social activity nicely balances my proclivity to be a writer-recluse.

How long did this book take you to write?

The book took me eight years to write, because I had to learn how to write fiction and dialogue. I attended workshops and conferences, read “How-to” books, and studied the writing of other authors. I found I was a good mimic, easily adopting other author’s styles. I wrote, re-wrote, and re-wrote, again, until my own voice emerged. Additionally, I researched everything.

What did you find most challenging? What do you like least about writing?

That’s an easy question. I will never understand the nuances of grammar or the capriciousness of punctuation. Thank goodness for editors. I hired both content and copy editors along the way and learned immensely from them.

How do you handle criticism?

I encourage it. I gave a copy of my manuscript to anyone who was willing to read it and asked them to tell me what they didn’t like. Many were reluctant to be blunt, but I appreciated those who were.

Did you have any say in your cover art? What do you think of it? Tell us about the artist.

Funny, I can transfer words from my head to the page, but not pictures. I hired a graphic designer and we worked together. We started with the World War II ambulances driving into the fog – I liked the eerie feeling of it.

What were your highs and lows?

An agent accepted an earlier version of my book and shopped it around. That to me was a validation of my work and a real high. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find a publisher willing to take it. A year later when I had completed a revision, I decided not to go with that painfully slow process and published it myself on CreateSpace and Kindle.

How have you found the experience of self-publishing?

Hurrah! for self-publishing. Not only does it offer opportunities never before available, but it is extremely rewarding to carry a project from its inception to fruition.

Who are your favourite authors?

My favorite books/authors change over time. So often I’ll love an author’s carefully crafted first book then be disappointed in their hurried second book or bloated later books. My favorite relatively current books are People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks, and Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.

What book are you currently reading and in what format (e-book/paperback/hardcover)?

I just finished Julian Barnes’ A Sense of an Ending on my Kindle. It was for my book club, and because I’m so busy right now, I didn’t want to read it. But I did, and I thoroughly enjoyed it

What are you working on now?

I’m researching the life of a swashbuckling World War II journalist turned spy.

Links:

My website

A Pledge of Silence is available as both a paperback and e-book.

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Barnes and Noble/Nook

Andy Szpuk: Sliding on the Snow Stone

16 Tuesday Jul 2013

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It is astonishing that anyone lived this story. It is even more astonishing that anyone survived it. Stefan grows up in the grip of a raging famine. Stalin’s Five Year Plan brings genocide to Ukraine – millions of people starve to death. To free themselves from the daily terrors of Soviet rule, Stefan and his friends fight imaginary battles in nearby woods to defend their land. The games they play are their only escape. ‘Sliding on the Snow Stone’ is the true story of Stefan’s extraordinary journey across a landscape of hunger, fear and devastating loss. With Europe on the brink of World War Two, Stefan and his family pray they’ll survive in their uncertain world. They long to be free.

My review

“Sliding on the Snow Stone” by Andy Szpuk is an amazing memoir of a young boy from the Ukraine, who comes through Soviet-caused starvation only to be torn into the madness that was WWII for the Ukrainian people. Told with astonishing detail and a captivating voice the story gets to explain what life was like living under and between the horrors of the Soviet and the Nazi regimes.
It is the tragic story of the nation as much as it is that of his family, mis-treated and fallen victim to injustices from both opposing sides of the war.
I particularly ‘enjoyed’ the latter parts that spoke in great detail about Ukrainian people stuck in other parts of Europe after the War and the personal reflections of our protagonist about the history of Ukraine after the war.
I thought I knew a lot about the times and the misfortunes of Eastern Europe at the times, but this close-up on the Ukraine and its individual and unique suffering was of great interest to me.
The book however is also very inspiring as it shows the protagonists spirit and personal resolve, his ability to preserve hope and optimism.
An all round well accomplished piece of literature that I must highly recommend.

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Interview with Andy Szpuk:

When did you decide to write this story?

Back in 2008, I was sitting in my father’s conservatory, playing cards and drinking a beer with him, and I asked him the question, ‘What is your earliest memory?’ and the story unfolded from there as he revealed the cards dealt to him by fate.

How involved was your father in the writing process?

I interviewed him many times over a period of weeks, and took copious notes.

What was your main motivation to write the book? What is your main message?

To provide the world with a personal account of the Holodomor (death by hunger), and one Ukrainian man’s journey through Soviet Terrors, Nazi brutality, displacement from his home in Ukraine and his yearning to, one day, get back. There are many themes within Sliding on the Snow Stone – too many to list here. Writing the book was an exploration and a voyage of discovery for me that was profound.

What is your writing environment like?

I have a small office with a computer (shared with the rest of the family), and am so lucky to have that, it’s a real hidey hole/ I also use notebooks and scraps of paper when writing poetry, and that can be anywhere, at home, or out and about.

Have you ever gone to visit the places described in the book?

Yes, I went to Ukraine last year (2012), and visited my father’s old home and the village where he was brought up. It’s changed a lot, but nonetheless, it was a homecoming.

Was it difficult to research or verify data?

Yes it was, but my purpose was not to compile historical data, but to explore the emotional journey of those times and present it in dramatic form.

Who are your favourite authors / influences?

I try to read widely, both contemporary and classic literature, but my favourite three authors are Irvine Welsh, Hubert Selby Jr and Charles Bukowski.

What are your favourite books?

I recently read ‘Slouching Towards Nirvana’ by Bukowski, which was excellent, even though it got a little self-conscious in the final quarter.

Who would you like to play in the movie version?
Leonardo DiCaprio has been cast in the lead role by many readers. It’s a good fit.

Who are your publishers and editors?

Taylor Street Publishing, based in San Francisco are my publisher, and they have a team of in-house editors, although I am lucky in that I have an editor in the UK who guides me through my first draft.

Who did the cover art?

It came together in a serendipitous fashion, but notable contributors are Paolo Brandao, Isabel Szpuk and Simon Klymyszyn.

What are your current projects?

Fate and Circumstance: The story of the Ukrainian Lemkos from the Carpathian Mountains in south east Poland, and their forced displacement from their home in the years following World War Two to break the support they gave to the Ukrainian partisans who were still actively fighting for a free Ukraine.

What else would you like us to know about you and your books?

I also write poetry, which can be found on my blog http://andyszpuk.wordpress.com, under the category ‘Droplets of Verse’. Recently I joined a performance poetry collective in Nottingham, UK, called DIY Poets and performed at a local book festival. I’m looking forward to performing again.

LINKS:

http://www.amazon.com/Sliding-On-The-…
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sliding-Snow-Stone-ebook/dp/B005OSABPC/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1373452695&sr=8-1
http://andyszpuk.wordpress.com

Also by Andy Szpuk:

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http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15739485-droplets-of-verse-volume-one

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12069307-the-history-of-rock-and-roll-in-99-tweets

http://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Rock-Roll-tweets-ebook/dp/B004VFPG0Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373452695&sr=8-2&keywords=andy+szpuk

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Droplets-Verse-Volume-Selected-ebook/dp/B007Z55JJ0/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1373453176&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/History-Rock-Roll-tweets-ebook/dp/B004VFPG0Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1373453198&sr=8-3&keywords=andy+szpuk

http://www.amazon.com/Droplets-Verse-Volume-Selected-ebook/dp/B007Z55JJ0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1373453212&sr=8-4&keywords=andy+szpuk

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