Michael McAfee's Blog, page 2
April 14, 2015
A Wonderful Review by PC
PC, a reader from Goodreads, wrote one of the best reviews so far about A Backed Up John.
"I rarely see mention of the book dedication within its review, however I have decided to be just as unusual in my comments as was the story I just read. You see within those heartfelt first pages I enjoyed a small peek into Mr. McAfee's personality that I found actually added to my enjoyment of the fantastic tale that he finally decided to unfold to all of us.
Beginning with a quirky character named John Smythe (Aaaah! Now I understand the title a bit better!) I, for the first few pages, found myself just about as confused as John seemed to be as he proceeded to mix Lemon Jell-O and Sulfuric Acid for tea, while his something-glowing-red cohabitated with a smattering of cream and gave unexpected birth to a bouncing baby blue-hued volatile vapor which kicked his kitchenette right out of existence! I was about to give up the effort and drowse (before my brain hemorrhaged), when I realized Michael had surreptitiously surrounded me with the imagery of the mythological Mount Olympus complete with glittering gods, goddesses, animated animals and more... all gathering in gratitude and a tad of trepidation for our dear John - who remained just as humble, hopeful and confused as I! Well, thank goodness for perseverance because both John and I found this great adventure to be most surprising and worthy of our completion. To attempt an explanation of this story would do it quite an injustice simply because the imagination of McAfee takes the reader a step or two away from what we have been conditioned to imagine Zeus, his half-human son and all those well-known Greek characters of legend to be, and mixes humor, excitement, suspense, a touch of godlike perversions and a time-traveling JOHN into the mythological mixture. Suffice it to say that if you are looking to be entertained there is nothing better than grabbing this book, sitting back and preparing for a cataclysmic break from reality. After all, we get enough reality every single hour of every single day, right? Or... have we just arrived!?
(So glad to have had the chance to read this book from GReads.)"
"I rarely see mention of the book dedication within its review, however I have decided to be just as unusual in my comments as was the story I just read. You see within those heartfelt first pages I enjoyed a small peek into Mr. McAfee's personality that I found actually added to my enjoyment of the fantastic tale that he finally decided to unfold to all of us.
Beginning with a quirky character named John Smythe (Aaaah! Now I understand the title a bit better!) I, for the first few pages, found myself just about as confused as John seemed to be as he proceeded to mix Lemon Jell-O and Sulfuric Acid for tea, while his something-glowing-red cohabitated with a smattering of cream and gave unexpected birth to a bouncing baby blue-hued volatile vapor which kicked his kitchenette right out of existence! I was about to give up the effort and drowse (before my brain hemorrhaged), when I realized Michael had surreptitiously surrounded me with the imagery of the mythological Mount Olympus complete with glittering gods, goddesses, animated animals and more... all gathering in gratitude and a tad of trepidation for our dear John - who remained just as humble, hopeful and confused as I! Well, thank goodness for perseverance because both John and I found this great adventure to be most surprising and worthy of our completion. To attempt an explanation of this story would do it quite an injustice simply because the imagination of McAfee takes the reader a step or two away from what we have been conditioned to imagine Zeus, his half-human son and all those well-known Greek characters of legend to be, and mixes humor, excitement, suspense, a touch of godlike perversions and a time-traveling JOHN into the mythological mixture. Suffice it to say that if you are looking to be entertained there is nothing better than grabbing this book, sitting back and preparing for a cataclysmic break from reality. After all, we get enough reality every single hour of every single day, right? Or... have we just arrived!?
(So glad to have had the chance to read this book from GReads.)"
March 3, 2015
Books are In the Mail
The Giveaway books have been sent and are in the mail. The winners should get their copy of on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Bravo to the winners.
Bravo to the winners.
March 2, 2015
Ccongratulations to The Winners
Congratulations to the Giveaway winners
Darren Mitton
Amanda Perkins
Tony Pulignani
Sonia Aviles
Pamela Cook
The Book will be in the mail by Wednesday.
I hope you enjoy the read.
Darren Mitton
Amanda Perkins
Tony Pulignani
Sonia Aviles
Pamela Cook
The Book will be in the mail by Wednesday.
I hope you enjoy the read.
February 25, 2015
Agents
Any input on Literary Agents?
I'm in the process of looking for one. I've had a number of rejections. Some where encouraging, a couple others were straight forward you're not a good fit, but never rude.
What has your experience been with agents? Find and keeping them?
I'm in the process of looking for one. I've had a number of rejections. Some where encouraging, a couple others were straight forward you're not a good fit, but never rude.
What has your experience been with agents? Find and keeping them?
February 18, 2015
Update Giveaway on Goodreads
The Giveaway is still going on at Goodreads.
If anyone is interested, a sample copy of the story can be downloaded. It's basically the first 20% of the book.
It can be found here:
https://www.goodreads.com/ebooks/down...
If anyone is interested, a sample copy of the story can be downloaded. It's basically the first 20% of the book.
It can be found here:
https://www.goodreads.com/ebooks/down...
February 7, 2015
Giveaway Books have arrived
The Giveaway books have arrived. It's very strange to see the final result after all these years. It's very anti-climatic.
February 6, 2015
First Payment from Amazon for Paperbacks
Got my first deposit for my book $7.80 for the paperback sells in January. Haven't sold enough on Amazon, $10 min, to get paid yet from them.
February 3, 2015
Update Giveaway on Goodreads
The giveaway on Goodreads is doing rather well. I've had 82 people on the first day apply for one of the free books. This campaign is running for the month of February, so I'm a excited to see how many people eventually sign up. This is sort of fun, since I don't have a say in who will get the signed books. Goodreads will do a random drawing and tell me who has won. I've added 43 new people who are interested in reading the book.
The 99 Cent Promotion on Amazon so far isn't doing well. This promotion is only for a week. It's a great time to get the book. We'll see how this works, it will be running until Sunday.
On a personal note, I'm a Downton Abbey Fan. I finally watched the latest episode, and I really like season 5. There are some storylines that I wish would end like the Death of Mr. Green. I enjoyed the fist fight scene, and the party afterwards. Don't want to giveaway to much for those who didn't see it.
The 99 Cent Promotion on Amazon so far isn't doing well. This promotion is only for a week. It's a great time to get the book. We'll see how this works, it will be running until Sunday.
On a personal note, I'm a Downton Abbey Fan. I finally watched the latest episode, and I really like season 5. There are some storylines that I wish would end like the Death of Mr. Green. I enjoyed the fist fight scene, and the party afterwards. Don't want to giveaway to much for those who didn't see it.
February 1, 2015
Giveaway on Goodreads
I am offering 5 signed paperback copies of my book 'A Backed Up John' as a giveaway here on Goodreads. The promotion will run from February 2 to March 1st.
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
January 31, 2015
Promotion on Amazon
Starting February 2 and ending February 9th
will be on sale for 99 Cents for seven days.
will be on sale for 99 Cents for seven days.
