"HEY, WHO'S THE NEW GIRL?"

Hello Everyone, my name is Leslie, and this is my first post.

I thought I would start out by introducing myself and telling you why I am here.  Yes … you guessed it!  I am a baby author (working on my own book) with big dreams and trying to learn the “in’s and out’s” of the business.  Blogging, posting, writing, reviewing (I get that) and publishing.  I have only just learned how to publish a few of the things I’ve written onto www.wattpad.com .

So who am I besides  someone full of admiration for the Indie author and grateful for the company of the group of talented individuals I have come into contact with in this community? 

Well, I am a mother and stepmother of three.  I have been married 13 years to a great guy.  I have 6 grandchildren.  Yet I am still very young at heart!  My career was in capital case appellate prosecution.  Fancy- Schmansy for a Government Legal Assistant.  I researched, typed, proofread and edited legal briefs in cases that border on the paranormal!  However, I gave that up when circumstances in my life changed and I had to help raise grandchildren.  When the kiddies were old enough, I needed to work (a housewife I am not).  So … I studied and got a degree from GIA in jewelry, and worked for a jewelry repair shop.  A hobby job, if you will.

But I always wanted to write. 

I always wanted to be involved in the writing community.

“Why?” you ask?  Because I had authors in the family I was proud of and wanted to follow in their footsteps.  For those that are curious, I am the niece of David and Leigh Eddings, of “The Belgariad” series; “The Mallorean” series; “The Elenium” series; and the list goes on and on.  They wrote in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre.  They are both gone now, but their books are still popular.  You can still find them on Amazon HERE and in the bookstores, as well.  I still remember getting advanced copies to read for them, signed, and thinking…’THIS is what I want to do.  I want to fill my life with magic and adventure and share it with everyone.’

So I hope you will all enjoy my reviews and my posts and will be patient with the newbie while she learns.  I want to talk about the books I read and the television series’ I love and get your feedback also!

Last but certainly not least, I want to thank Patti Roberts for believing in me and encouraging me! She is truly brilliant.  I adore everything about her, from her personality and compassion to her phenomenal writing!

SEE YOU SOON !!

And if it’s not soon enough…you can follow me HERE.

I look forward to hearing from all you authors out there and, If you have enjoyed reading this post, please take a moment to share it with your friends on Facebook, twitter or re post! Comments welcomed in the box below.

Did you just receive a bad book review?

Of course we all love receiving great book reviews - but books are very personal and mean different things to different people.  Effect people in different ways.

Some People "LOVE" my paranormal book Paradox - The Angels Are Here, while others, not so much - not at all.  For some, it makes them cry - and that tells me that I have achieved what I set out to do, to touch people's emotions.  People will 'feel' your book, or they won’t. 

And I for one think that is a good thing - that different things affect people in different ways - it is what makes us unique.

The world would be a very boring place if we all liked the same things and all felt the same way.

What do I do if I get a bad review...?  Easy, I pick a really popular Author on Amazon and go read their bad reviews.  This reinforces in me that even the greats get bad reviews from time to time and they are still doing GREAT!  They kept on writing and became even more successful Authors.

Offer your book to bloggers and book reviewers that are happy to give you an honest book review. Trust me, you want the truth. Anything less is worthless. You can learn far more from a bad honest review than you can a great dishonest one.

You need a tough skin, but at the end of the day it is worth it :) A bad review doesn't mean your book is bad, it just means that the wrong person read it! You serve a person that prefers vanilla ice-cream strawberry and the chances are, they aren't going to like it very much. No matter how good it is.

John Locke says something like - Write for the people who love your book, not for the ones that don't.  I for one think that is great advice!  And the last I heard, John is going GREAT with his 99c ebooks on Amazon.  He is one of Amazon's all time best sellers, week after week. 

Go check out John's reviews for his books!  And you will see what I mean.  The man, no matter how popular and successful he is still gets some really BAD reviews.

Yep, I'm a huge John Locke fan yet I have never read any of his Donovan Creed novels.  And probably never will - but John wont care because he has a host of loyal fans that will continue to buy every book he publishes.  

However, I do swear by his $2.99 ebook - How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months!  When John talks - I listen!  Read his book, it will be the best $2.99 you ever spent on a book.  

If you have a friend who is an indie author or who is thinking about becoming one - buy it for them.  They will thank you for it!

So a bad review to me just means, OK, we have different tastes in books.  No big deal.  Some prefer chocolate or strawberry ice-cream, while I prefer vanilla!

My advice is, chin up and keep writing!  Because there are people out there who are going to LOVE your book.

Mark Twain wrote - 

“Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth.”

 

Perhaps he should have also added - "write like ..........."  what would you type there?

If you have enjoyed reading this post, chances are one of your friends will too - please forward, twitter or facebook - it just might make someone’s day!

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Paradox Book Review by Julie – WOW!

May 2011

Julie rated it

Shelves: 2011, fantasy, paranormal, paranormal-series, young-adult

I liked Paradox. I was torn between 4 and 5 stars, in the end, I decided the quite original plot was worth five stars.

The plot is new, it’s different, it’s something that hasn’t been done before. Good angels vs evil angels. I read a lot of paranormal literature, so the paranormal elements were already a plus point. Combine that with the element of the angel houses fighting one another over power and mortals, and it truly made for a great read with a good twist. I found the idea very interesting. It’s a perspective that was new to me, and I can say it might be even one I’ll embrace for the future because it sounds believable.

However, it took me a while to get into it because the plot is very elaborate, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. There is plenty of world building which sets a good basis for books to follow.

I’m a sucker for elaborate world building, so that definitely hit a soft spot with me. If you don’t get into it straight away, keep on reading, and you’ll understand why the description’s necessary. It’s really worth reading on.

From the two parts of the book I preferred the angel part because it captured a new world view and perspective on spirituality. The writing was good with great description and good character development (particularly the little girl). I also found the action refreshing.

It certainly held my attention so much that I’m sure the plot was what kept me glued to this book more than the characters.

I would definitely get the next book in the series to find out what happens next.

If you like a fast-paced story with new paranormal elements and well-developed characters, you will surely not be disappointed.

Thoroughly recommended.

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Book Review - The Sunwright Chronicles: Empire at War By Kevin M. Villegas

Just had to share the latest review for my novel!

It is by Giovanni Gelati

Now if you go through my booklists on Goodreads or check out my archives on Gelati's Scoop you will find that I don't groove on this genre too much. I tried this novel to see if I could enjoy the genre and the author intrigued me.

Was I let down? No way, I was pleasantly surprised. The author, Kevin M. Villegas created a very nice universe here. He painted it with very nice strokes, creating images that took me away to a time far in the past during which I found being a resident for a short time, enjoyable. His ability to describe the action scenes and landscape gave me the feeling of walking through the woods with his characters and smelling the rotting leaves and horse hockey. I give this novel a big yes; don't pass this up whether you enjoy this genre or not. At bare minimum, put it in your Goodreads -to read- list.

The Sunwright Chronicles: Empire at War (Second Edition)

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Kevin M. Villegas says:

Please check out my novel The Sunwright Chronicles: Empire at War (Epic Fantasy Adventure)

Kirmar, the pinnacle of civilization in the world of Tera is on the brink of destruction. A barbarian super tribe known as the Nords has invaded from the East. The Nords have already captured a powerful duchy of Kirmar, now the Nords pour into central Kirmar and threaten to march on the Imperial Capital Itself.
For nine hundred years the Sunwright family has defended Kirmar and supported its powerful Imperial Family. Now the Imperial family has been all but destroyed by war and disease. To make matters worse Paris and Suadela the head of the Sunwright family have mysteriously disappeared.
Tobias, Calia, and Pershing Sunwright are left to weather the storm without the guidance of their parents. Tobias is the Marshal of Kirmar commander of what is left of the Imperial Army. Calia is a gifted physician with a hidden talent, and Pershing is a talented diplomat and mage. Even together they might not be able to save the country they love.

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Book review by Darkiss Reads

Darkiss Reads Blog:

The world of Angels in which Patti Roberts creates is one of greed, power, sex, control with a bit of conspiracy theory which lays the ground work for the war between good and evil.

But who is good and who is evil remains to be seen. Her world of Angels is multi-faceted and for a brief moment I was immersed into their world and presented with very complex and twisted characters and I found myself wanting more.

The author has truly created a villain worth reading, he is dark and so very bad that you can’t help but want to see more of his dammed soul. Read more…

Author’s Comment:

Patti Roberts said…

Thank you, I loved your review! I am so glad that you were able to clearly see the two different parts to this story.

Book 2 is the story that will please most. However I felt obliged to begin with the young Grace to built the foundation for book 2.

Again, thank you very much, I appreciated your time in reviewing my book.

Many thanks Patti

Thank you for dropping by, please leave a comment. Cheers, Patti

Yaakov the Pirate Hunter by Nathaniel Wyckoff

Los Angeles, 2025. Yaakov and Yosef Peretz discover a treasure map hidden in their family’s robot; soon, their family embarks on an adventure that takes them halfway around the world to save a valuable and revered religious artifact.

In the Mojave Desert, the Peretz family unearths a mysterious treasure chest stolen from a Santa Barbara billionaire named Aharon Sapir. Yaakov and family manage to return the treasure and to outwit the pirates who stole it, but soon learn of a greater danger to the Sapir family fortune. On the Tunisian island of Djerba rests the Sapirs’ most sacred heirloom: the world’s oldest Torah scroll, an artifact worth a fortune. Another pirate is after the ancient scroll, and the Peretzes’ trusted robot dealer may be involved. Yaakov and family journey to the other side of the globe to track down a ruthless pirate and to thwart his wicked plan. To succeed, Yaakov must decide between saving his prized robot, built with his very hands, and protecting a greater good. More

Biography

Nathaniel Wyckoff was born and raised in the beautiful San Fernando Valley of southern California. From an early age, he was interested in reading, writing and listening to stories.
Though he works in a technical field, he counts storytelling among his favorite activities, belying the notion that scientifically oriented people are "not creative." Nathaniel's storytelling career took flight with the births of his children. His children enjoy all kinds of stories, but most of Nathaniel's stories for them are of the fantasy and adventure variety. Nathaniel's Blog

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Fardoor - By Daniel Tascona

Daniel Tascona says:

Hi everyone, my novel "Fardoor" went on sale a couple weeks ago (as an ebook to start) and I just sold my first couple copies in the UK today! Exciting because I don't know anyone there! It's youth/YA fantasy along the lines of "A Wrinkle in Time" or the Narnia books. Here's the extended description:

Fardoor is wonder, it is beauty, it is magic. Fardoor is curiosity and danger. Fardoor is not our world.

The Day children and their cousin Will are the first to find the way into Fardoor in hundreds of years - but finding their way out is not so easy after Will promptly gets lost in an unusual forest! And so begins an adventure through a land where trees hide fairies, cities move on clouds, and all are threatened by the dark Destroyer.

Fardoor is a world of magic - something Thomas and Rebecca Day will have to learn quickly if they are to confront the Destroyer and get their cousin back. That is, if he wants to return home at all.

Fardoor (fantasy adventure/magic)

Reviews would much appreciated. Once I'm done my current book (a Heinlein collection) I'll be looking to check out a couple new authors and do the same.

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