Joe Cosentino's Blog, page 91
September 26, 2016
Rebecca and Me and Cozzi Cove
Find out why I wrote the Cozzi Cove Beach series published by NineStar Press including Rainbow Award Honorable Mention Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back (book 1) and Cozzi Cove: Moving Forward (book 2). Cozzi Cove: Stepping Out (book 3) releases in January! https://rebeccacohenwrites.wordpress....
September 25, 2016
Nice Review from Coffeetime Romance for COZZI COVE: MOVING FORWARD
Very nice review for COZZI COVE: MOVING FORWARD (book 2 in the Cozzi Cove series) from Coffeetime Romance: “The beautiful scenery and all around magical quality of Cozzi Cove is hard to resist. Each of the couples, as well as the singles, staying in Cozzi feels the effects of the gorgeous and tranquil surroundings. The resort is a safe haven for these men, and it is exciting to see them take full advantage. This is a fun, often lighthearted story, whose sweet sexy vibe makes for a great escape.”
Writers Working with Audiobook Narrators
I'm honored to be part of an article about writers working with their audiobook narrators. Enjoy! http://wp.me/p220KL-8iv
September 24, 2016
Vote for my wonderful cover artists in the Rainbow Award Book Cover Contest
Vote for my wonderful cover artists of THE NAKED PRINCE AND OTHER TALES FROM FAIRYLAND, IN MY HEART, COZZI COVE: BOUNCING BACK, COZZI COVE: MOVING FORWARD, A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, and DRAMA MUSCLE in the Rainbow Award Book Cover Contest at http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawar...!
September 20, 2016
September 18, 2016
RAINBOW AWARD HONORABLE MENTIN FOR DRAMA MUSCLE, NICKY AND NOAH MYSTERY PUBLISHED BY LETHE PRESS
2016 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Drama Muscle by Joe Cosentino (048-03-17-2016)
This book is a comic romp that simultaneously celebrates and lampoons a mash-up of genres: the bloodless murders (in this case six) of Agatha Christie and her ilk, the screwball movie mysteries of Nick and Norah Charles (it's Nick and Noah here), and the simile-rich voice-overs of film noir-- all updated for a gay context. Everything is drawn in broad strokes and exaggerated. With such an extensive dramatis personae, the author gives each bodybuilder character hilarious traits that helps the reader sort out who's who (and who's being killed next). It's certainly not subtle, but it's effective. I was especially taken by the twins who could read each other's thoughts, resulting in some hilarious one-sided dialogue.The setting (the New England college of Treemeadow, named after its spindly gay founders, Tree and Meadow) is a hilarious one-note of constantly shifting autumn colors. Repetition is effectively comic, as in the tongue-twisters ("Try saying that three times fast."). As for the writing, it, too, is over the top. Sam Spade-like similes abound: "[He] jumped up like a malaria victim's temperature"; "slower than a priest in altar boys' dressing room"; and so on. The character's name are similarly de trop: to name only two, Nicky Abbondanza (the narrator who boasts of an improbably-sized appendage) and Mickey Minor (the diminutive bodybuilder). Comic writing is difficult, and this author has succeeded on his own terms.
http://reviews-and-ramblings.dreamwid...
This book is a comic romp that simultaneously celebrates and lampoons a mash-up of genres: the bloodless murders (in this case six) of Agatha Christie and her ilk, the screwball movie mysteries of Nick and Norah Charles (it's Nick and Noah here), and the simile-rich voice-overs of film noir-- all updated for a gay context. Everything is drawn in broad strokes and exaggerated. With such an extensive dramatis personae, the author gives each bodybuilder character hilarious traits that helps the reader sort out who's who (and who's being killed next). It's certainly not subtle, but it's effective. I was especially taken by the twins who could read each other's thoughts, resulting in some hilarious one-sided dialogue.The setting (the New England college of Treemeadow, named after its spindly gay founders, Tree and Meadow) is a hilarious one-note of constantly shifting autumn colors. Repetition is effectively comic, as in the tongue-twisters ("Try saying that three times fast."). As for the writing, it, too, is over the top. Sam Spade-like similes abound: "[He] jumped up like a malaria victim's temperature"; "slower than a priest in altar boys' dressing room"; and so on. The character's name are similarly de trop: to name only two, Nicky Abbondanza (the narrator who boasts of an improbably-sized appendage) and Mickey Minor (the diminutive bodybuilder). Comic writing is difficult, and this author has succeeded on his own terms.
http://reviews-and-ramblings.dreamwid...
September 15, 2016
RAINBOW AWARD HONORABLE MENTION FOR COZZI COVE: BOUNCING BACK
Rainbow Award Honorable Mention 2015-2016 Contemporary Romance for COZZI COVE: BOUNCING BACK! "As a whole the story shines...the story is never dull and ends satisfyingly." http://www.JoeCosentino.weebly.com
September 14, 2016
My USA Today Interview!
Don't miss my USA Today interview by Joyce Lamb about my writing and books. I've arrived. Enjoy! http://goo.gl/dEVQ0X
September 7, 2016
5 Star Review from InD’tale Magazine for China Doll
5 Star Review from InD’tale Magazine for China Doll (the fourth Jana Lane mystery)!
“Set on Broadway in 1984, “China Doll”...combines plenty of drama with a mystery complex enough to keep the reader guessing. Every member of the cast has not only some depth but intertwining romance and quirk to spare. The romance surrounding Jana as she struggles between remaining faithful to her husband and the feelings that stir around Peter will leave the reader torn until the end. With a smooth pace, intriguing mystery, and plenty of danger…An excellent read for lovers of mystery and drama!”
http://indtale.com/reviews/mystery/ch...
“Set on Broadway in 1984, “China Doll”...combines plenty of drama with a mystery complex enough to keep the reader guessing. Every member of the cast has not only some depth but intertwining romance and quirk to spare. The romance surrounding Jana as she struggles between remaining faithful to her husband and the feelings that stir around Peter will leave the reader torn until the end. With a smooth pace, intriguing mystery, and plenty of danger…An excellent read for lovers of mystery and drama!”
http://indtale.com/reviews/mystery/ch...
August 29, 2016
Alpha Book Club recommends a visit to Cozzi Cove
“This was a great start to the series, and Jersey Shore has never looked hotter!!”
“I loved the intertwined differing story lines! I don’t think I could pick a favorite of the characters, they all have their own quirks that I fell in love with! I don’t know if there will be more to the series, but I’m hoping so!
Alpha Book Club reviewed my two Cozzi Cove novels now on sale at NineStar Press for only $1.99 for the e-book. The paperback price is still the same. Enjoy!
Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back: http://alphabookclub.org/tag/cozzi-co...
Cozzi Cove: Moving Forward: http://alphabookclub.org/tag/cozzi-co...
“I loved the intertwined differing story lines! I don’t think I could pick a favorite of the characters, they all have their own quirks that I fell in love with! I don’t know if there will be more to the series, but I’m hoping so!
Alpha Book Club reviewed my two Cozzi Cove novels now on sale at NineStar Press for only $1.99 for the e-book. The paperback price is still the same. Enjoy!
Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back: http://alphabookclub.org/tag/cozzi-co...
Cozzi Cove: Moving Forward: http://alphabookclub.org/tag/cozzi-co...
