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September 30, 2013
Winner of Contest ending September 30th
I hope you enjoy the novella.
Thank you to all who entered. :)
Kind Regards,
Lee
September 14, 2013
Review of The Dead Room by author & film maker Philip Henry
Philip Henry is the author of eight Irish horror novels and film maker recently working on Noirland. His eighth novel, The Dead Room, is a must read! It is a haunted tale about a couple who buy an old country mansion – hopeful it will be their nest egg. Once renovated and remodelled surely the soothsayers, psychics, and ghost hunters will come and pay good money to search for the truth. Is there life after death? Do ghosts really exist and can they be caught on tape? I could not put this book down! It is an intriguing tale of a TV producer, Emma, and her journey with her questionable past that motivates her to help the newly married couple achieve their dreams. Emma arrives at the Bridge House aka Arcane Manor later joined by her crew. They live in the house for one week to uncover the truth of this ghostly mansion. Little did she know what awaits…
The Dead Room captivates the reader and makes you keep coming back to finish until the end. Henry has a unique writing style and carves out his characters with great attention to detail and passion. It’s amazing how this author writes tender scenes and relays the emotions of the female characters so eloquently. It truly is a touching story as well as a fascinating paranormal novel. Psychic, mediumship, paranormal, intrigue, love, loss, fear, anger, violence, happiness all in one book. I gave it 5 stars. Well Done, Philip Henry!
by author & film maker Philip Henry
http://www.philiphenry.com/ghosts.htm
September 13, 2013
Triskaidekaphobia – Fear of the number 13; Paraskevidekatriaphobia – Fear of Friday the 13th: The Films bring back Nostalgia
The year was 1980 when the first Friday the 13th movie debuted starring none other than , at least that’s how I remember it. This hunky guy had an unassuming role but his death on screen was unforgettable. An arrow was shoved through the back of his neck as he lay on a bed awaiting his girlfriend. I will never forget it. It was gruesome. Nor will I forget the 11 additional movies, some good, some not so good, all in the theme of Friday the 13th. I, for one, am not a superstitious person, never will be. (whoops never say never) In fact, I do not suffer from triskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia.
Grew up on these spooky films. Should I really admit this?
Many of my best moments career wise were on this very day. In one of my former jobs, I received an annual raise of 12%, 4 years in a row, two of which were on Friday the 13th. I also interviewed for a huge career game-changer on this day and was called within the hour that I got the job! For me, it’s all in the mind. It’s what you put your mind to, that’s what you believe in. Even if there is no actual concrete validation. Be careful what you allow in to your mind and what you believe to be true. Did you know that while watching a movie your mind may feel like you are a part of it? Afterwards, your memory actually can trick itself into thinking that what was on screen really happened to you. There is a ton of literature on this fact. Remember when watching some of these movies, say to yourself, this isn’t real, or is it? Question what’s on the screen. BTW, we once had the greatest black cat named Stevie. He brought us good luck while I was pregnant with our only son, Justin! Enjoy Friday the 13th, another beautiful day. 
September 5, 2013
Gratefulness from the Writing Life in Every Day Living
It’s a tough road being a writer. To have your voice heard amidst the millions of books published annually is a tall order. And yet, my first novella, Wake Me Up Inside, still continues to sell modestly after the initial surge from my book release a year ago. We live a modest life style, lucky to own an old boat, roof over our heads, car in the drive. I feel honestly blessed, especially to be married to my best friend, Kevin, a wonderfully kind, generous, supportive, empathetic soul. We have one terrific son Justin who is especially gifted and back at McGill University in 4th year. He is kind, compassionate and cares about the state of the world. He is also very insightful. In fact, JR Matheson has recently agreed to co-author book two in the Paige Maddison Series (aka our son). And we have many wonderful extended family members that love and support us; my two sisters, nieces & nephews,a couple of brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws,
Mom & Son set out on new venture as co-authors in Book Two in Paige Maddison Series Whoo hooo!
especially. Also many cousins, aunts, uncles, friends… Through-out the years, after the loss of our parents, we all continue to be very connected. My thoughts on life as an author – it is a privilege and an honour to be able to write a book that captures the reader’s imagination. It gives me pure joy. And thrilling when a reader takes the time to either review it or email me that they loved it. We all contribute to the positive energy in this world by our passions whether it’s an authored book, a song written and performed, a comedian making the world laugh, or on a more personal level by helping a neighbour in their time of need, or volunteering in a homeless shelter. I, for one, will never stop believing in the goodness of humankind and our potential to evolve together as a more conscious community. All for One and One for All. I cannot wait until the loyal followers of Paige Maddison read book two in the series. It should be released by next Spring. Life is fantastic. Creating a fantasy is the best feeling in the world and if it makes a reader laugh, smile, cry or afraid, I’ve done my job. I hope the Paige Maddison Series has readers looking at their own beliefs and asking the hard questions about life. Happy back to school to all and for those of us who work for a living or are retired, enjoy the great outdoors. Contribute to the positivity in the world and you too will be joyful and peaceful. Best to all. Lee
August 26, 2013
PHILIP HENRY, WRITER OF IRISH HORROR, REVIEWS WAKE ME UP INSIDE
Lee Bice-Matheson’s debut novel (Wake Me Up Inside) starts out as a coming-of-age story, exploring the themes of transition and discovery as teenager Paige Maddison is uprooted from her urban life to live in her family’s ancestral home in rural Ontario, but before she leaves, she is already experiencing (prophetic?) visions of a little girl.
Paige quickly comes to love O’Brien Manor and helps to heal the rift between her mother and her estranged parents. Romance also blossoms in the form of hunky neighbour, Brad, and suddenly things aren’t looking so bad in the country. That is, until the ghosts of the past catch up with Paige and her family.
Lee Bice-Matheson slowly builds the tension with a cold spot here and a tap on the shoulder there, and as Paige’s dreams get stronger, she is getting weaker as the malevolent spirit feeds on the life energy of her and her grandfather. With Brad’s help, Paige has a mystery to solve and her grandfather’s medical condition gives the ticking clock necessary to ramp up the tension and make her investigation a race against time.
It’s a short novel and very easily read, and I’m sure its YA target audience will find much to identify with. I liked the Evanescence reference (where the book gets its title from), but the rest of the musical references went over my head. I’m only docking it a star because I believe there is more for teenage girls to empathize with here than a guy at the wrong end of his thirties. 4 stars out of 5.
This is the first book in a proposed trilogy. It’ll be interesting to see where it goes from here.
Thank you Philip Henry. Producer of movies, writer of horror. I am in awe.
August 21, 2013
New Customer Review on Amazon.com: Wake Me Up Inside is a must read!
Wake Me Up Inside……….it’s a must read!!, August 19, 2013By Jay
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This review is from: Wake Me Up Inside (Kindle Edition)
An excellent thriller centered around the curious Paige Maddison who is in her teens is certain to keep you interested till the very end. I’ve just finished reading it…was such a delightful read, I could not wait to get into it each day. I loved the author Lee Bice Matheson’s writing as it was engaging and enjoyable, fast paced yet descriptive enough to evoke vivid mental images of all the main characters. The characters are complex and original. I would definately recommend it to all. The further I read into the story, the more I was intrigued to find out how it would all pan out. I would certainly read more of Lee Bice Matheson’s books in future…it’s a must read!! Thank you kindly, Jay! Authors need feedback on their work whether positive or negative. I truly appreciate your review.
August 16, 2013
MICHAEL CRICHTON (Cry-ton), one of the Fathers of Modern Techno-Thrillers, MAY HE RIP
I am often asked who my favourite author is and my knee-jerk reaction is Stephen King. I grew up in the era of Carrie, Cujo, It and many other King books often read late at night, scared out of my mind. However, in the 1990′s when our son Justin grew up in our home we discovered Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park. We watched this video (yes at the time it was a video) so many times when he was young, we imitated several of the actors and their famous lines such as, “Shoot her, shoot her, shoot her!” I was then reminded of reading The Andromeda Strain by Crichton. It was one scary book about extraterrestrial microorganisms that clotted blood and humans died within two minutes. Little known fact, this was Michael’s worst fear – massive epidemics. If you are not familiar with Michael Crichton’s career he was a medical doctor – in fact a graduate of Harvard – who chose not to proceed with a medical license in order to continue his career as a writer. His book Prey about nanotechnology and novel Sphere which begins as a scientific movie that parlays into a psychological thriller examining alien spacecraft discovered on earth and believed to be over 300 years old will keep you up at night if you consider the underlying themes and messages contained within the written words. The techno-thriller of writers dealing with medical science, science fiction and concentrating on conflict between humans and machines or biotechnology kept the writing world full of possible alternate realities. Michael experimented with astral travel, aura viewing and clairvoyance and came to believe they included real phenomena that scientists too easily dismissed as paranormal. If your curiousity is peaked, a must read is Crichton’s memoir Travels. Michael you were ahead of your time! RIP Mr. Michael Crichton. You are missed but know your influence still continues.
August 11, 2013
GOODREADS BOOK GIVEAWAY ON NOW UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30TH
GOODREADS BOOK GIVEAWAY: ON NOW! Enter for a chance to win a paperback copy of Wake Me Up Inside at http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/60192-wake-me-up-inside Good Luck et bonne chance. Wake Me Up Inside just hit #58 on amazon.ca/ghosts Thank you to the readers who are buying it.
July 28, 2013
TOOTING MY HORN: NOT OFTEN BUT NICELY SURPRISED TO SEE THIS ON AMAZON.CA
WAKE ME UP INSIDE by LEE BICE-MATHESON #59 IN KINDLE STORE FOR GHOSTS! HORROR, I MEAN HOORRAYYY!
Product Details
Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 273 KB
Print Length: 100 pages
Publisher: FriesenPress (July 9 2012)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B008JHIJY0
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
X-Ray: Not Enabled
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #25,603 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
#59 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Horror > Ghosts
July 22, 2013
ANNOUNCING JOINT AUTHORSHIP
I am so very pleased and proud to announce that Justin R. Matheson, our son, will be joint author on book two in the Paige Maddison series. As the author of Wake Me Up Inside, our son helped to shape the fictional character named Paige. Although he will argue that he had little to do with it, I beg to differ. Justin is my inspiration for writing these books and I felt the readers would benefit from his awesome penchant for writing. He once wrote a book, yes an entire book, when he was ten years old. In fact, I’ve often encouraged him to do the final edits and publish it himself. I cannot tell you how happy I am that mother and son will be publishing book two in the series. Welcome aboard Justin! Thank you for honouring your mom and joining 0.02 percent authorship in the world.
