Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Greetings From Below (Book Review)


Greetings From Below
By David Philip Mullins

Sarabande Books
ISBN 978-1-932511-88-8

Poignant


Greetings From Below by David Philip Mullins is a kind of story that will let you sit back and think about your life, your childhood moments and even up to the silliest things you used to do from your early days.

It is a story of a teenage boy who actually reached out to his soul using different ways which for others could be quite weird and as I must say, interesting.
Mr. Mullin’s voice is like an autumn wind – crisp and embracing at the same time. His choices of words and events are all so real that you could almost see the characters moving, breathing, living in front of your eyes.

Every event on the main character’s life is like a roller coaster ride. You can actually feel his loneliness and longing, his excitement and happiness and even his anger and passion.
Mr. Mullin writes with conviction and clarity which his readers will truly enjoy.

If I will be given a chance to send out gifts today and wait no more for holidays just to send out perfect presents to my friends, then I will surely give each of them a copy of Greetings From Below by Mr. Mullin!


For more information about the author, please contact the author at davidphilipmullins@yahoo.com

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Mystery of Fate (Book Review)


The Mystery of Fate
Common Coincidence or Divine Intervention?
Real Stories – Real People
Complied and Edited By: Arlene Uslander and Brenda Warneka
R.J. Buckley Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9819654-2-0

Will touch the deepest part of your soul…

The Mystery of Fate compiled and edited by Arlene Uslander and Brenda Warneka is a beautiful and soul searching compilation of true stories from real people. It is a wonderful book filled with heart wrenching stories that would not only make you see the beauty of your life but also the wonders and grace of the Creator above. The stories in this unforgettable compilation will surely make you cry, laugh, sigh and realize that God really moves in mysterious ways.

Some of the most unforgettable stories I’ve read in this book are the following: Journey to Healing, A Book from the Sealed Library, Go Home, A Star is Watching, Mother’s Voice, The Fate of Aspirin and Fascination: Message from Above. These stories have touched my heart and soul since some of them actually happened in my life, one way or another.

The Mystery of Fate is not just an ordinary inspirational book. It is not the kind of book which you will keep hidden in your book shelf for years and years. It is actually the kind of book which you will keep under your pillow for a very long time. It is true inspirational book that would linger in your heart and soul even when you are done reading it.

To know
more about this inspirational book go to http://www.thefatesite.com/ or you can send an email to uslander.arlene@gmail.com

Friday, October 29, 2010

I Made Out with a Teenage Communist! (Book Review)


I Made Out with a Teenage Communist!
By Erin O’ Riordan
CreateSpace
ISBN-10: 1453648488
ISBN-13: 978-1453648483

An Unforgettable Debut Novel

For these past few months I’ve been into YA books and find them impressive and even unforgettable. It was like I was back in my high school years again only with more magic, more emotions, more colors. I’ve felt young and free again as soon as I started reading Ms. O’ Riordan’s debut teen novel.

I Made Out with a Teenage Communist is a strong and clever novel that would surely make you cry, laugh and even sigh with wonder. The story itself is quite simple but the emotions and colors which the author sprinkled on each phrases were wonderful that you could almost hear and feel the character’s feelings.

I Made Out with a Teenage Communist will surely make you see the value of your every day life. It will help you see how simple things are the most important things of all. If you want to change your ordinary life into something more worth living for then you’d better get this book now. This novel will surely touch the deepest part of your soul.

To get more information about the book or about the author
contact Erin O’ Riordan at
erinoriordan@sbcglobal.net

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

New & Selected Poems 1975 – 2005 Robert Ronnow (Book Review)

New & Selected Poems 1975 – 2005
Robert Ronnow
By Barnwood Press
ISBN 978-0-935306-52-1

Engaging and Witty

New & Selected Poems 1975-2005 Robert Ronnow is actually a collection of poems which Mr. Ronnow have written and published from year 1975-2005. Some of the poems here were from his previous books and literary journals.

Mr. Ronnow’s poetry is so alive and moving that you could almost feel, see, hear and even taste the different faces of life. His words will touch the deepest part of your soul and will stay there even after you are through reading his book. Mr. Ronnow presents each of his poems with great skills and poignancy.

Some of my favorite poems are Mirrors, Rain, Let Us Accept this Pain, Life is not a Curse, To Fail Well, The Recent and Long Dead, Until the Fight is Done and Belonging to the Loved Ones. What even makes Mr. Ronnow’s poems amazing is that you can actually feel his emotions through it. Every word, every stanza is like a flowing river in spring time.

New & Selected Poems 1975-2005 Robert Ronnow is one of the best collection of poetry books I’ve read this year. If you are looking for some fresh but soul touching work then you’d better take this book with you. It will take you higher until you could no longer feel your feet on the ground.

To know more about the author, please contact Mr. Robert Ronnow at ronnow@taconic.net

One Under the Sun (Book Review)


One Under the Sun
By Vincent Spada
Brambleby Books (UK)
ISBN 978-0-9553928-6-3


A True Page Turner!

I was actually surprised when Mr. Vincent Spada asked me if I could read and write a review about his latest collection of poetry, One Under the Sun. As soon as I started reading his latest collection, I know I’m up for something fresh and heartfelt work.

One Under the Sun by Vincent Spada is one of the most heartfelt and engaging collection of poetry book I’ve read. His feelings and emotions are actually carefully etched and engraved on his every word. His poems are like soft melody under the soft sound of the raindrops pouring on the rooftop. It’s like you can actually feel his happiness, his anger, his desire and even his loneliness through his poems.

Some of my favorite pieces are In a Dark, Dark Place, I Wish to See the Rainbow, Fading, The Last Great Something, Our Only Life, Sometimes and Jus Tremble for Me. I am actually a great fan of poems since I am also a published poet. I truly find Mr. Spada’s collection of poetry as one of the best book I’ve ever read this year.

One Under the Sun will surely make you smile, make you laugh and would even make you cry for its beauty are very deep and intense. If you want something that will forever be etched in your soul then I highly recommend Mr. Spada’s collection of poetry, One Under the Sun.

For more details you can contact Mr. Vincent Spada at
vinspada@yahoo.com

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Shadow From the Past (Book Review)


Shadow From The Past
Book Three in Legends of the Four Races
By E.A. Rappaport
Owl King Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978- 0- 9789393-4-2

Shadow From the Past by E.A. Rappaport is a story about an Arboreal wizard named Jarlen who lives, fights and survives in his magical world. While returning from his first adventure, he finds his master’s place already devoured by a green fire. While the rest of the magical creatures blame the Ferfolk, Jarlen continue his journey in search for his master’s murderer. Then he soon meets a young Ferfolk who is also in search for answers as a similar incident also happened near his home.

Will this accidental meeting be the start of a new friendship between the two worlds or the start of a bloody war of revenge?

Shadow from the Past is a kind of story that will leave you begging for more. Its magical and vivid images are so real that you could almost hear the soft shuffling of the leaves and even the way the trees stretched their roots. E.A. Rappaport writes with his imagination as if he is in a dream state. This book is like the movie Lord of the Rings and Alice in Wonderland rolled into one!

To contact the author,
ethan1@owlking.com

The Pagan (Book Review)

The Pagan
By Rod Nave
Hayden Bridge Publishing Edition
ISBN: 978-0-xxx-017770-y

You Will Never Turn Off The Lights Again…

When I first received this book, I know deep within me that I’m up to something I will never forget…

The Pagan by Rod Nave is a story about an ancient demon chained for hundred years and was finally set free when seven teenagers went to Haiti as a rescue team of earthquake victims. Because of curiosity and fate combined together, the demon of ancient time was released and ready to take their lives in its hand, one by one.

Every page, every chapter will surely takes your breath away as the demon takes its step in conquering the world…almost.

Rod Nave wrote the story with careful details and vivid images you could almost feel the demon breathing against your skin. Each chapter will send chill to your spine that will make you turn its page after page after page until you can almost hear your own heart beat racing against you. The way he describes every scene will leave you breathless. You will never find any words or even chapters that will make you sigh with boredom. The book itself was a true page turner.

The Pagan by Rod Nave is a kind of book horror fans will surely put up on their first shopping checklist. Hand it over to horror fanatics and they will surely love it! Move over Chucky doll! Sleep tight, Linda Blair! Your worst nightmare has finally arrived…

To contact the author Rodney Nave
Rodnave53@yahoo.com