Michael Stolle's Blog, page 7
January 19, 2015
Fantasy needed....
I'm sitting in my living room, the open fire is flickering and keeping us warm.
A wet snow is lingering outside in the garden, not sure if it wants stay or not.
All very nice, but I need to get into Caribbean spirit - difficult if you have to walk the dog in the freezing cold.
My next sequel is taking place on the Bahamas - a murder happening in a lush tropical setting.... maybe I should drink a long drink with lots of rum?
A wet snow is lingering outside in the garden, not sure if it wants stay or not.
All very nice, but I need to get into Caribbean spirit - difficult if you have to walk the dog in the freezing cold.
My next sequel is taking place on the Bahamas - a murder happening in a lush tropical setting.... maybe I should drink a long drink with lots of rum?
December 11, 2014
99 ratings - my personal review
To be or not to be....
Publishing your first book is an adventure you start with trepidation - and no author will remain indifferent when the first reviews start popping up on the screen.
I've seen great ones, but I had to swallow deeply on the rare occasions when I've been treated as brainless and silly or readers get worked up about my standards of morality (do they have any idea what was going on in the 17th century? No, they don't!)
Now that I've reached 99 ratings with an average of almost 4 stars, I would like to say thank you to those of you how were kind and also to those who helped me to improve with frank and honest criticism.
Far from being perfect, I'm happy that my books seem to please the vast majority of my readers and (don't take it as menace).... I look forward to writing some more in the future!
Merry Christmas
Publishing your first book is an adventure you start with trepidation - and no author will remain indifferent when the first reviews start popping up on the screen.
I've seen great ones, but I had to swallow deeply on the rare occasions when I've been treated as brainless and silly or readers get worked up about my standards of morality (do they have any idea what was going on in the 17th century? No, they don't!)
Now that I've reached 99 ratings with an average of almost 4 stars, I would like to say thank you to those of you how were kind and also to those who helped me to improve with frank and honest criticism.
Far from being perfect, I'm happy that my books seem to please the vast majority of my readers and (don't take it as menace).... I look forward to writing some more in the future!
Merry Christmas
November 16, 2014
Death on the Island
A good recipe to combat November blues, drink a glass of red wine and write a new book :)
Amanda is back in action....
Death on the Ocean
Amanda is back in action....
Death on the Ocean
October 26, 2014
October 5, 2014
amazing start of 'Death on the Ocean'
500 downloads in 3 weeks - I'm really thrilled.
received 2 reviews - both 5 stars
feeling very proud!
Death on the Ocean
received 2 reviews - both 5 stars
feeling very proud!
Death on the Ocean
October 4, 2014
free book - Death on The Ocean
Looking for a crime story that's exciting and yet has a funny side to it?
today you can get it for free!
download now and give yourself a treat!
Death on the Ocean
today you can get it for free!
download now and give yourself a treat!
Death on the Ocean
September 21, 2014
Bolognese - one of my favourites...
A Bolognese sauce that's delicious and won't hurt,enjoy :)
2 big portions
200 g of minced beef (no fat)
5-6 carrots (chop into small pieces)
1 big onion
2 garlic cloves
1 spoon of olive oil
1 can of chopped tomatoes (with herbs or à la provençale) 400 gr
1 box of tomatoe puree (passato) 500 ml
1/2 cube of bouillon
Italian herbs
add 1/2 a glass of white or rosé wine
heat the olive oil in a large pan, fry the minced meat until brown. Add the chopped garlic + onions until they're changing colour. Add salt (1 small spoon) + paprika spice powder (don't be thrifty)
stir regularly, add carrots + a bit more of salt.Drop in the bouillon, stir again and then add the chopped tomatoes + passato. Let it cook for 15 minutes, stir regularly and add 2 small spoons of dried Italian herbs.
you can add a spoon of sour cream (not too much or you kill the taste of the herbs)
Enjoy with any kind of pasta, add a bit of Parmesan cheese (just a bit...remember that cheese is made from full fat cream)
Enjoy - if you like it, send me your best recipe!
2 big portions
200 g of minced beef (no fat)
5-6 carrots (chop into small pieces)
1 big onion
2 garlic cloves
1 spoon of olive oil
1 can of chopped tomatoes (with herbs or à la provençale) 400 gr
1 box of tomatoe puree (passato) 500 ml
1/2 cube of bouillon
Italian herbs
add 1/2 a glass of white or rosé wine
heat the olive oil in a large pan, fry the minced meat until brown. Add the chopped garlic + onions until they're changing colour. Add salt (1 small spoon) + paprika spice powder (don't be thrifty)
stir regularly, add carrots + a bit more of salt.Drop in the bouillon, stir again and then add the chopped tomatoes + passato. Let it cook for 15 minutes, stir regularly and add 2 small spoons of dried Italian herbs.
you can add a spoon of sour cream (not too much or you kill the taste of the herbs)
Enjoy with any kind of pasta, add a bit of Parmesan cheese (just a bit...remember that cheese is made from full fat cream)
Enjoy - if you like it, send me your best recipe!
September 10, 2014
August 2, 2014
A free book,plunge into history, romance and adventure
PS: this Saturday and Sunday:
The Secrets of Montrésor
for free!
The French Orphan
enjoy a free download today and dive into a fascinating story
The Secrets of Montrésor
for free!
The French Orphan
enjoy a free download today and dive into a fascinating story
