Books are able to go into so much more detail than movies and I often find if I read the book first, the movie will make more sense. A recent example is The Time Traveler's Wife. There were parts of it my husband just didn't "get" because he hadn't read the book. He still enjoyed the movie, but he understood some parts more after I added some details from what I read. ]]>
LuAnn
said "yes" to attending the event: FREE Book Giveaway-Interview With Author Michelle Rowen.
date: November 21, 2009 09:00AM
location: Kelly's Blog, http://authorkellymoran.blogspot.com/, The United States
description: Welcome! I had the great pleasure of interviewing romance author Michelle Rowen on my blog!
http://authorkellymoran.blogspot.com/
After going to the blog and reading the interview with Michelle, please leave a comment because 5 lucky people will win a FREE copy of her book, TALL, DARK, & FANGSOME.
This runs Thursday through Saturday.
BIOGRAPHY: Author Michelle Rowen has sold sixteen novels in paranormal romance, futuristic romantic suspense, and young adult ...more
LuAnn said: Of course I read the interview! ]]>
LuAnn
said "yes" to attending the event: FREE Book Giveaway-Interview With Author Marliss Melton.
date: November 14, 2009 09:00AM
location: Kelly's Blog, http://authorkellymoran.blogspot.com/, The United States
description: Welcome! I had the great pleasure of interviewing romantic suspense author, Marliss Melton on my blog.
http://authorkellymoran.blogspot.com/
After going to the blog and reading the interview with Marliss, please leave a comment, because 5 lucky people will win a FREE copy of her book, SHOW NO FEAR.
This runs Thursday through Saturday.
BIOGRAPHY: Author Marliss Melton has spent a lifetime in military and intelligence communities. She grew up overseas, attendi...more
LuAnn said: This is one of your best interviews so far, Kelly! I loved it! ]]>
by Preetham Grandhi
Wendy wrote: "LuAnn this sounds like a great book!"
Wendy, do you ever have a chance to stop by my blog? The address is http://lumorgan.blogspot.com. I "try" to post regular reviews and there are some other odds and ends, like my grandson in his Halloween costume! ]]>
I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. It has the elements of several different styles of writing, including horror, mystery and psychological thriller. And it was also refreshing in that there was no sex or vulgar language.
However, there are vivid descriptions of murder that could potentially make some readers queasy.
I’ve always been a fan of this type of story. I cut my serious reader teeth on Stephen King and, at one time, that’s about the only author I’d follow. It was when I ran out of books by King that I began branching out to different authors and genres.
“A Circle of Souls” was sent to me by the author and I’m glad I agreed to review his book.
There are several elements I liked about Preetham’s style of writing. First, I liked his short, punchy chapters. I also enjoyed the way he wove the different stories together to come full circle to where they connected.
I also liked how he described the characters so you really felt like you knew them and understood their thought processes. You knew whether you were supposed to like a character or not because their personalities came through in the writing.
Plus, it was an interesting story line integrating several belief systems, including Hinduism and Jamaican voodoo.
As you get toward the end of the book and you think you have it figured out, Preetham throws a curve ball and provides a surprise ending that makes perfect sense.
Great read, super writer … I’m looking forward to more work by this author in the future. ]]>
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It amazes me that Jennifer Silvera was able to write this memoir after such a devastating loss. With two little children and a lifetime of happiness ahead of her, she is suddenly faced with something she never expected – the death of her husband. Reading about her marriage, it seems to be one that everyone hopes for. Her husband was understanding, compassionate and caring and they both shared dreams for the future.
As her world collapses around her, Jennifer must find it in her heart to continue, not just for herself but for the children, as well.
Although the road is rough, she finds little things to get her through one day at a time in order to come to terms with her loss.
By sharing her personal thoughts and feelings, Jennifer provides advice and help for others facing their own private losses.
I found her words particularly helpful due to the loss of my sister. Granted, it’s been many years now, but I still miss her terribly and always will. I was able to take some of Jennifer’s words to heart and I thank her for that. ]]>
Thanks for the invite, John. It's nice to meet a fellow Washingtonian! ]]>
I worked at a place once where our desks had to be spotless if the owner was coming to visit. I never quite understood that. If I owned a business and walked in to spotless desks, I would wonder what I was paying those people to do all day! ]]>
Did you come across a box of Janet Evanovich books somewhere?! ]]>