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October 14, 2022
Storeybook Review of THE OSPREY MAN
At Storeybook Reviews, Reviewer Nora had this to say about THE OSPREY MAN:
“The atmosphere in this novel was perfect. The nostalgia of the 1980s and the beginning of summer after school lets out created a pitch perfect setting that made the background of the novel almost feel like a character in its own right.
Learning how to cope with grief is incredibly difficult for people of all ages, and that really comes through in Tuthill’s usage of a young boy as the main character of this novel. Jacob’s grief for Jon, and for his younger brother are timeless in many ways. This is a satisfying story with a very touching ending.”
Visit the site for a chance to win the book! There are lots of interesting reviews there, so be sure to check it out.
October 11, 2022
The Osprey Man review
Over at Teddy Rose Book Reviews, Mark has this to say about THE OSPREY MAN:
“‘The Osprey Man,’ was a highly enjoyable novel, and a wonderfully nostalgic look back at the eighties. Tuthill’s writing was genuine, heartfelt and skilled. I really felt for Jacob and his loss and I wanted him to succeed from the get-go. This is a five-star book that can be enjoyed by any and all readers!”
I was so pleased to read another positive review of the book! A number of reviewers have said they enjoy the 80s setting, which makes me happy. I was really trying to transport readers there and it seems like people are reacting well to that setting. There was also an interview with me and a book giveaway for The Osprey Man last week. This is a great site with lots of excellent reviews, check it out!
Osprey Man by Christopher Tuthill: Review
October 7, 2022
Osprey Man Review
On the Bound 4 Escape Book blog, reviewer Sal had this to say about THE OSPREY MAN, which made me smile:
“Tuthill has created a beautiful and moving novel, with all of the panache of a great YA story. It’s obvious from his writing that he understands how kids talk and act, and this glimpse back into the 1980’s seems as fresh and timely as ever.
Jacob was both relatable and interesting in his character, which made the story feel so much more unexpected in its direction. This is an author that I will definitely follow. I want to read more by Tuthill!”
Read more and enter to win a copy of the book:
https://bound4escape.com/2022/10/07/book-review-giveaway-the-osprey-man-by-christopher-tuthill/October 5, 2022
Those Amazin’ Mets
So, after a long and circuitous road, here we are at game 162. I’d hoped they would have a first round bye, heading straight to the division series, but it was not to be. Atlanta is a very good team and took the division, but the Mets have won 100 games. They’ve only achieved that 4 times in their history, and I am not going to complain about this kind of success. It’s been 34 years since they managed that feat, and this has been a fun season. Whatever happens, it’s been a memorable ride.
Anything can happen in the playoffs, and I really don’t believe the 2022 Mets are done yet. I think they have some good baseball left in them. It’s anybody’s game now. You never know who will end up an October hero. I’m just thankful they are there, and it seems ownership is committed to fielding a playoff caliber team year in and year out. That’s something to be optimistic about.
Otherwise, I am doing some publicity for THE OSPREY MAN, including some interviews and guest posts. I’ve been happy to see lots of positive reviews popping up on goodreads and amazon. I’m continuing to work on the next book, too, in the hopes that it will come out in the next year or so.
We also just returned from a trip to central New York–Schoharie County, to be exact. What beautiful country and what an amazing state we live in. I worked in the area for a brief time when I was just out of school, and have fond memories of the area. We camped out and visited Secret Caverns in Cobleskill, and the Iroquois museum. The children loved it, and we did as well. Secret Caverns was my kind of place, with a lot of neat artwork and nods to Prog Rock and sci fi stuff. The caverns are estimated to be 200,000 years old. (I was thankful it held up while we were down there.) The big highlight was a large waterfall at the end of the cave, which the children went crazy for. I’d never been in a cave before and it was a really neat experience. The Iroquois museum was also really wonderful–it was a large building in the shape of a longhouse, with some amazing artifacts and cultural treasures. The kids did some scavenger hunts, finding different tools and artifacts in the displays, and in the two days we were in the area, they learned a lot about geology and culture. I really recommend it for a trip. Along with our Lake George trip last year, and the amazing Star Trek Tour, which I’ll post about another time, we are doing a lot of fun exploring of New York state.
Book Giveaway, review and Guest Post
Below is a review of my book, as well as a post by me about how I went about writing it. There’s also a chance to win the book:
Where do you get the ideas from, when creating personalities for your characters? How to Make Your Characters Believable?
For me, creating characters and their personalities comes organically. Stephen King wrote in his wonderful book On Writing, that stories are like fossils, waiting for the writer to unearth. I wrote my novel, The Osprey Man, this way. I had the general idea of what my story was, and began writing from the point of view of twelve-year-old Jacob, who has just learned that his best friend is dead when the novel opens. I unearthed what happened to him and his buddies as I wrote and revised the book.
Check out more at the link below:
https://rockinbookreviews.com/the-osprey-man-by-christopher-tuthill-book-tour-guest-post-giveaway-ends-10-28-22/?unapproved=450&moderation-hash=7206cc4ecdff7d54a3ce2b7c85cd51f0#comment-450October 2, 2022
Osprey Man by Christopher Tuthill: On Tour
Follow my tour for reviews, interviews, and for a chance to win a copy of THE OSPREY MAN!
The Osprey Man by Christopher Tuthill Publisher: DX Varos Publishing (July 26, 2022) Category: Young Adult, Coming of Age Tour Dates October 3-27, 2022
Source: Osprey Man by Christopher Tuthill: On Tour
September 22, 2022
The Rings of Bezos
I watched the first couple of episodes of The Rings of Power with an open mind. I wanted to like this, even if it was just going to be some fan fiction fun. The cast is wonderful, the settings and music are great, there are some really cool things to look at, but I just don’t enjoy the story, at all. I don’t find it engaging or interesting in the least. Some of the dialogue seems just painfully bad to me, like a CW teen drama dressed up with British accents and portentous music. I know many fans are enjoying it, and if it makes them happy, then that’s great, may they continue to enjoy it for as long as it airs. But it’s definitely not for me. One thing I will say is that it had me howling with laughter when Durin shouted at Elrond “YAH MISSED MUH WEDDING!!” I think that was the moment at which I knew I couldn’t take it anymore.
Peter Jackson’s trilogy had its flaws, but I enjoyed it much more than this. Maybe it will get better. I think it is very hard to compete with Game of Thrones, a series of novels that seem like they were written with television in mind, and which is also a much more modern kind of story, making it far easier to adapt. I felt amazon’s Wheel of Time also had some serious flaws and I was disappointed with it. I don’t see how an adaptation can ever recapture the magic of reading a book you really love. So, I’ll go back and read the Silmarillion again.
September 13, 2022
THE OSPREY MAN, available now!
Jacob is at that most magical time between childhood and adolescence. As the end of the school year approaches, he is dreaming of baseball and the beach, but most of all, about working on the comic book he and his best friend Jonathan have created, The Osprey Man. Then tragedy strikes and Jacob has to find an inner strength he is not sure he has.
This beautifully written tale of youth, coping, and working through grief is ideal for readers of all ages.
Purchase a signed copy from the author!
Read the review from D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review
August 31, 2022
THE OSPREY MAN Playlist
For me, music is one of the great joys of life, and certain songs and bands are inextricably linked to different books and films I’ve enjoyed over the years. There is a lot of music in THE OSPREY MAN, from the school talent contest, to a Led Zeppelin cover band, to various songs the main characters sing or talk about through the course of the novel.
To that end, I have created an Osprey Man playlist! If you enjoyed the book, I think you might have a good time listening to this. If you haven’t yet read the book, you can get an idea of the music that was the soundtrack for my characters in 1980s Riverhead. I think it’s a pretty great listen!
August 30, 2022
OSPREY MAN orders
Hi Friends!
I just saw the copy of my book–I was away when it was released so just had a chance to look at it now. It seems this version has a few edits included, which ended up in there by accident (crossed out words, and words that were to be in the final proof). I’ve talked with the publisher, who is going to fix it. But to anyone who bought the book and noticed that, this is why it looks that way. You should be getting an email offering a clean version of the book. If you don’t get the publisher’s message, and would like a new copy, please let me know and I’ll make sure one gets to you. Thanks again for your support!
