Lissette E. Manning's Blog, page 176
June 28, 2011
Review: Fierce Dawn – Amber Scott
Tweet Fierce Dawn by Amber Scott My rating: 4 of 5 stars Fierce Dawn was a great read. I became immersed in Sadie's story from the moment that I opened the book. For some odd reason, I kept trying to envision what Elijah would like in real life and he looked nothing like the character …
Within A Dark Abyss
Tweet Within A Dark Abyss My mind reels as I wonder, how I've sunk so low. Floundering within a dark abyss, that threatens to claim me wherever I may to go. Images of this life led flicker back and forth. Reminding me of things better left unsaid. Unable to shake off, those thin tendrils …
June 27, 2011
Spam, Oh Glorious Spam
Tweet I can't stand spam. I honestly can't. When it arrives in email, it can't be helped. It's one of the unfortunate side effects of hopping around online and you'll encounter lots of it. Ironically enough, I encountered a different sort of spam via Twitter recently. Mind-boggling, isn't it? It's the last place that you'd …
June 25, 2011
Am I Dreaming?
Tweet I feel like I've been caught in some sort of whirlwind these last few days. It's as if I've awakened from a long, slumbering dream to find myself exactly where I've always wanted to be. So much has changed. It really has but in all honesty, I whole-heartedly welcome this change. I've been working …
June 19, 2011
OMG!
Tweet I had something else that I wanted to write about tonight but I confess that with the news that I just got it shot my ideas to the wind. I've just been informed not too long ago by the publishing press that my book proof layout and cover for Closure has officially been accepted. …
Poem: No One Else Compares
Tweet Wrote this randomly via my Twitter. No One Else Compares You're on my mind, when you shouldn't be. Ours is a friendship forged, through the passing of years. Strengthened by the time we spend, laughing and cajoling. Your tender voice comforts me. The memories keep me safe, within the darkest of nights. For …
June 16, 2011
Free EBook
Tweet Like free books? I sure hope so! I know I sure do. For a limited time, until the 16th of July, you can download an ebook copy of Closure via Smashwords for free. That's right, for free. All you need to do is click HERE. Click on ADD TO Cart and enter the following …
Review: Not Before Before – Craig Hallam
Tweet Not Before Bed – and other stories by Craig Hallam My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely love this book. Craig has a unique way of telling stories that leaves the reader hooked from the beginning. I haven't read that much of spec fiction, but enjoyed immensely every tale that was included in …
Review: Mozart's Sister – Nancy Moser
Tweet Mozart's Sister by Nancy Moser My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely loved this book. While I'm not much of a classical music afficionado, I've always held a curiosity about Mozart's life. Nancy Moser provided a very unique view into his world via the eyes of his sister, Nannerl. Their world comes alive …
Review: Birdsong – Sebastian Faulks
Tweet Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks My rating: 5 of 5 stars Reading this book opened my eyes to the hardships and many trials that soldiers experienced during World War 1. Most especially the Battle of the Somme. It's heart-wrenching to read the scenes where Stephen and the others are fighting against the enemy and seeing …
