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May 11, 2009
Simon Vincent Author Newsletter
SIMON VINCENT AUTHOR NEWSLETTER
News and Information from the Author
Issue No 1, Volume 1, April 2009
Editor: Star Bradley
Publisher: Simon Vincent
http://www.simonvincent.com
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“Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (1749-1832)
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IN THIS ISSUE
1 Newsletter Special Offers
Waypoint 90-Novel $
News and Information from the Author
Issue No 1, Volume 1, April 2009
Editor: Star Bradley
Publisher: Simon Vincent
http://www.simonvincent.com
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“Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (1749-1832)
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IN THIS ISSUE
1 Newsletter Special Offers
Waypoint 90-Novel $
Sea Lust-Poems from the HeartIf poetry can be said to be ...
Sea Lust-Poems from the Heart
If poetry can be said to be the songs of the heart, then this is a book of heart songs, the deeply felt emotions of a heart that is searching, seeking its own unique way through the labyrinth of human emotions and experiences that make up a life. As you read his words and listen to their song, your heart will soar and your pulse will quicken, his words are like the sea flowing through your fingers as you wade in a crystal clear ocean. When the heart speaks, what we
If poetry can be said to be the songs of the heart, then this is a book of heart songs, the deeply felt emotions of a heart that is searching, seeking its own unique way through the labyrinth of human emotions and experiences that make up a life. As you read his words and listen to their song, your heart will soar and your pulse will quicken, his words are like the sea flowing through your fingers as you wade in a crystal clear ocean. When the heart speaks, what we
April 26, 2009
Unaccustomed Earth
As a first time reader I had only one preconception, I had seen the movie version of "The Namesake". I really enjoyed the movie. I will read the book in reverse order, for I like to read the book and then see the movie. Anyhow back to the "Earth". I can see why she is a prize winning author. She has that gift, a unique prose, it is simple when compared to Garcia-Marquez lets say, no hidden metaphors, no slick word play. Elegant unassuming prose that moves the story with real characters. Yes she overdoes it with the Bengali heritage, but that is who she is. I write and try as I might I can't shake my cuban roots, it permeates my prose, my brain as I filter my words in my adopted language of English, which is my best. Her stories are like her characters, some are sharp and biting some are subdued and so normal they can be a bit slow to read at times. But take the last story about the photographer, his life is so rich that his photographs seem pale. I look forward to more stories from this woman. She is one of our best writers.
April 11, 2009
Simon Vincent Autho Newsletter
SIMON VINCENT AUTHOR NEWSLETTER
News and Information from the Author
Issue No 1, Volume 1, April 2009
Editor: Star Bradley
Publisher: Simon Vincent
http://www.simonvincent.com
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“Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (1749-1832)
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IN THIS ISSUE
1 Newsletter Special Offers
Waypoint 90-Novel $5 Off Regular price
2 Book Giveaway
Answer Question and Win FREE Book
3 Simon Vincent Book Club Updates
4 Web Site Pick-Of-The-Month
http://www.goodreads.com
5 “SIMON SAYS” –Author Updates
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1.
Inaugural Newsletter Special Offers –CLICK ON LINK BELOW
http://www.simonvincent.com/Newslette...
2. BOOK GIVEAWAY OFFER
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION AND WIN FREE COPY OF WAYPOINT 90 (the first two emails to respond with correct answer will each win a free copy)
Question: What is the name of the “old man” in Hemingway’s famous novel “The Old Man and The Sea”
mailto:simon@simonvincent.com
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3. Simon Vincent Book Club News and events.
This month’s meeting of the BookClub will be on April 24, 2009 at the authors’ home in Miami. We will be discussing “The Unaccustomed Earth” by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Last month’s discussion was lively and upbeat as there was unanimous appeal and all-around good comments for “The NO. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith.
May’s selection is “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao”, by Junot Diaz.
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4. Web Site Pick-of-the-Month-
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In this section we will highlight websites considered to be of special value to book lovers and readers.
http://www.goodreads.com
Goodreads is the largest social network for readers in the world. We have over 2,000,000 members who have added over 46,000,000 books to their shelves. A place for casual readers and bona-fide bookworms alike, Goodreads members recommend books, compare what they are reading, keep track of what they've read and would like to read, form book clubs and much more. Goodreads was launched in December 2006.
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5. Simon Says-Author Updates
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I has been a very interesting month. The highlight was my trip to Paris, France. Below is my journal entry on the last day:
“I was really moved yesterday by one of the attractions of this great city, the Monet Lilies, and then the impressionists, Renoir, Cezanne and Modigliani and yes even Picasso. But it was the lilies that Monet gave to the people of France that moved me to the point of inspiring me to create. Not like him but inspired by the effort of this great man who saw beauty right around him in his home. It was awesome. I was wearing a blue sweater that made me feel one with the blue of the canvas I wanted to mold in with the water and wade, to disappear into the land of his strokes, and become one with him, I felt his beauty and I was glad for life and for feeling. It was the highlight of the trip. It was a fabulous experience and Paris seduced me and my heart. Like Pop always said.”
My work on my new novel, “The Weight of Sin” is coming along slower than I’d like but feel very close to the end and looking forward to finishing the editing so that I can start on my next story. The new characters are anxious for their birth.
Simon
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News and Information from the Author
Issue No 1, Volume 1, April 2009
Editor: Star Bradley
Publisher: Simon Vincent
http://www.simonvincent.com
-----------------------------------------
“Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (1749-1832)
---------------------------------------
IN THIS ISSUE
1 Newsletter Special Offers
Waypoint 90-Novel $5 Off Regular price
2 Book Giveaway
Answer Question and Win FREE Book
3 Simon Vincent Book Club Updates
4 Web Site Pick-Of-The-Month
http://www.goodreads.com
5 “SIMON SAYS” –Author Updates
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1.
Inaugural Newsletter Special Offers –CLICK ON LINK BELOW
http://www.simonvincent.com/Newslette...
2. BOOK GIVEAWAY OFFER
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION AND WIN FREE COPY OF WAYPOINT 90 (the first two emails to respond with correct answer will each win a free copy)
Question: What is the name of the “old man” in Hemingway’s famous novel “The Old Man and The Sea”
mailto:simon@simonvincent.com
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3. Simon Vincent Book Club News and events.
This month’s meeting of the BookClub will be on April 24, 2009 at the authors’ home in Miami. We will be discussing “The Unaccustomed Earth” by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Last month’s discussion was lively and upbeat as there was unanimous appeal and all-around good comments for “The NO. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith.
May’s selection is “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao”, by Junot Diaz.
----------------------------------------------
4. Web Site Pick-of-the-Month-
----------------------------------------------
In this section we will highlight websites considered to be of special value to book lovers and readers.
http://www.goodreads.com
Goodreads is the largest social network for readers in the world. We have over 2,000,000 members who have added over 46,000,000 books to their shelves. A place for casual readers and bona-fide bookworms alike, Goodreads members recommend books, compare what they are reading, keep track of what they've read and would like to read, form book clubs and much more. Goodreads was launched in December 2006.
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5. Simon Says-Author Updates
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I has been a very interesting month. The highlight was my trip to Paris, France. Below is my journal entry on the last day:
“I was really moved yesterday by one of the attractions of this great city, the Monet Lilies, and then the impressionists, Renoir, Cezanne and Modigliani and yes even Picasso. But it was the lilies that Monet gave to the people of France that moved me to the point of inspiring me to create. Not like him but inspired by the effort of this great man who saw beauty right around him in his home. It was awesome. I was wearing a blue sweater that made me feel one with the blue of the canvas I wanted to mold in with the water and wade, to disappear into the land of his strokes, and become one with him, I felt his beauty and I was glad for life and for feeling. It was the highlight of the trip. It was a fabulous experience and Paris seduced me and my heart. Like Pop always said.”
My work on my new novel, “The Weight of Sin” is coming along slower than I’d like but feel very close to the end and looking forward to finishing the editing so that I can start on my next story. The new characters are anxious for their birth.
Simon
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The Simon Vincent Author Newsletter
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(305) 984-3622
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April 7, 2009
PARIS HOLIDAY
Well what can I say about visiting Paris for the first time, nothing and everything! I am speechless when it comes to Art and History, everything has been said, a lot more eloquently than I could, but I can tell you that it is unforgettable and will remain with you forever. It is as they say, Paris--then you die! Or something like that. Monet's lilies were incredible. And seeing all the Modiglianis, and Picassos and Cezannes and Van Gohs and on and on...you get the picture.
I sipped my espresso on the small table on the cafe by the plaza in St. Germain and thought about Hemingway and the rest of the lost souls. I wrote my scribbles and felt more alive that I have felt in a long time. But then came time to leave. And as they say looking forward to the next time.
I sipped my espresso on the small table on the cafe by the plaza in St. Germain and thought about Hemingway and the rest of the lost souls. I wrote my scribbles and felt more alive that I have felt in a long time. But then came time to leave. And as they say looking forward to the next time.
February 18, 2009
Inviting all readers and book lovers
What an incredible site! It gives me hope and validation to find a site such as this where readers can visit, tell one another what they are reading, what they've read, and most important, what they thought about the book and how it made them feel. I believe that most of us are looking for that escape to some wonderful place where the author takes us. Sometimes willingly sometimes against our will with cunning mastery of words that in the end makes us feel. As an author I want my readers to tell me that my writing made them think. Perhaps they didn't like something or they loved it but either way I am happy to hear all comments about my work.
I look forward to commenting and interchanging ideas about books and authors.
Happy reading, Simon
I look forward to commenting and interchanging ideas about books and authors.
Happy reading, Simon
March 24, 2008
Hello from Key Largo
To all readers, here lives the poet. From the depths of despair to the heights of ecstasy and all in between. Let me know what you are thinking this fine March day. Simon[image error]
