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June 10, 2016
Suggested Book Club Questions
Each book in The Ghost Protector Trilogy can be read alone. They do have an overlying story arc and are designed to be enjoyed as a set but there are no cliffhangers.
Ghost Of A Chance (Book One)What character did you like the most? Why?What character did you like the least? Why?What did you think of Jenny's mother's behavior? Was she justified?Did any part of the story make you feel uncomfortable? Which part? Why?Do you sympathize with Ann?What do you think the overall theme or moral of the story was?Did you enjoy the story? Why or why not?What part was your favorite? Your least favorite?What did you think of Zhong Kui?With which character did you identify most?What if you became the Ghost Protector? Would you accept the role? How would it affect your life?How did you feel about the ghosts? Did one in particular stand out for you?What would you say the overall tone of the story was? Optimistic? Pessimistic? Cautionary? Humorous etc?
Ghost Of A Smile (Book Two)What character did you like the most? Why?What character did you like the least? Why?What did you think of Gary's behavior? Was he right to keep it a secret? Do you think Jenny was right to forgive him? Should she have done it sooner? Did she do it too soon?What do you think the overall theme or moral of the story was?Do you blame Beth for her part?Did you feel the Hopi culture played a part in the story?What part was your favorite? Your least favorite?Did you like the story? Why or why not?Who do you think was the most important character in the story?Did any symbols stick out for you in the book?What did you think of Jenny's father's behavior?
Ghost Of A Memory (Book Three)What character did you like the most? Why?What character did you like the least? Why?What did you think of Zhong Kui's behavior in the end?What do you think the overall theme or moral of the story was?What part was your favorite? Your least favorite?Did you like the story? Why or why not?
Questions If You've Read The Entire TrilogyWhich character changed the most over the course of the series?Which of the three books was your favorite? Why that one?What did you think of the ending of the trilogy? Would you have chosen to end it differently?Compare and contrast the different villains.Which villain was the best villain of all? Why did you choose that one?Which ghost was your favorite in the series? Why?Which ghost was your least favorite? Why?Who was your favorite character of them all? Why that one?How do you think Zhong Kui feels about Jenny? Can you give examples?
Ghost Of A Chance (Book One)What character did you like the most? Why?What character did you like the least? Why?What did you think of Jenny's mother's behavior? Was she justified?Did any part of the story make you feel uncomfortable? Which part? Why?Do you sympathize with Ann?What do you think the overall theme or moral of the story was?Did you enjoy the story? Why or why not?What part was your favorite? Your least favorite?What did you think of Zhong Kui?With which character did you identify most?What if you became the Ghost Protector? Would you accept the role? How would it affect your life?How did you feel about the ghosts? Did one in particular stand out for you?What would you say the overall tone of the story was? Optimistic? Pessimistic? Cautionary? Humorous etc?
Ghost Of A Smile (Book Two)What character did you like the most? Why?What character did you like the least? Why?What did you think of Gary's behavior? Was he right to keep it a secret? Do you think Jenny was right to forgive him? Should she have done it sooner? Did she do it too soon?What do you think the overall theme or moral of the story was?Do you blame Beth for her part?Did you feel the Hopi culture played a part in the story?What part was your favorite? Your least favorite?Did you like the story? Why or why not?Who do you think was the most important character in the story?Did any symbols stick out for you in the book?What did you think of Jenny's father's behavior?
Ghost Of A Memory (Book Three)What character did you like the most? Why?What character did you like the least? Why?What did you think of Zhong Kui's behavior in the end?What do you think the overall theme or moral of the story was?What part was your favorite? Your least favorite?Did you like the story? Why or why not?
Questions If You've Read The Entire TrilogyWhich character changed the most over the course of the series?Which of the three books was your favorite? Why that one?What did you think of the ending of the trilogy? Would you have chosen to end it differently?Compare and contrast the different villains.Which villain was the best villain of all? Why did you choose that one?Which ghost was your favorite in the series? Why?Which ghost was your least favorite? Why?Who was your favorite character of them all? Why that one?How do you think Zhong Kui feels about Jenny? Can you give examples?
Movie Review: John Wick
Wonderful movie: 5 out of 5 Stars
![John Wick [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91a7FxC6ZoL._SX342_.jpg)
https://amzn.com/B00OV3VGP0John Wick
Starring Keanu Reeves
Rated: R-violence and a lot of it
I truly enjoyed this movie. It's rare to find a movie where you want to root for the guy doing all of the killing but I absolutely did. John Wick is a serious badass mafia hitman who goes legit for the love of a good woman. She dies and an asshole with terrible timing comes after John.
This movie had a wonderfully realized world to it. You can tell the writer and director spent a lot of time on getting the details right. The gold coin system for example. They have their own exclusive currency that is just used by the criminal underworld; making them easily distinguishable from ordinary people who might wander into the hotel or club.
The action scenes are very well choreographed. I would especially point to the scene where John is fighting in a car and the one where he is fighting in a hotel room.
There were points in this movie that were truly sad--especially the beginning--and points where I laughed out loud. I would absolutely watch this movie again and I'm delighted to hear they are planning a sequel.
Fair warning: there is a lot of violence in this movie so it's not for the young or faint of heart.
June 8, 2016
Ghost Of A Chance Is One Of The Reviewer Discussion Choices
Ghost Of A Chance has been chosen as one of the read and review books for the Goodreads group: Paranormal, Fantasy, Dystopia and Romance Readers, Writers and Reviewers Group
If you'd like to be one of the reviewers, you can find the post here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
It will be open for requests from June 8th until June 22, 2016.
If you'd like to be one of the reviewers, you can find the post here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
It will be open for requests from June 8th until June 22, 2016.
June 1, 2016
Ghost Of A Memory Is Now Out!
The final book in my Ghost Protector Trilogy is out today.
To celebrate the release, Ghost Of A Memory ebook is on sale for only 99 cents until June 5th. Book one, Ghost Of A Chance, is free on all Amazon sites for that same time period.
Ghost Of A Chance Book One
Ghost Of A Smile Book Two
Ghost Of A Memory Book Three
Ghost Of A MemoryIt's been a lot of work but it's finally here; the final book of my Ghost Protector Trilogy. I'm working on batching all three books into one complete trilogy edition but the hard part is done. All three books have been written and edited. (Oh the editing!) Covers have been made and all the other little and not-so-little things that go with producing a book. I'm thrilled and a little lost, honestly. Time to find something else to write about.
To celebrate the release, Ghost Of A Memory ebook is on sale for only 99 cents until June 5th. Book one, Ghost Of A Chance, is free on all Amazon sites for that same time period.
Ghost Of A Chance Book One
Ghost Of A Smile Book Two
Ghost Of A Memory Book Three
Ghost Of A MemoryIt's been a lot of work but it's finally here; the final book of my Ghost Protector Trilogy. I'm working on batching all three books into one complete trilogy edition but the hard part is done. All three books have been written and edited. (Oh the editing!) Covers have been made and all the other little and not-so-little things that go with producing a book. I'm thrilled and a little lost, honestly. Time to find something else to write about.
Free Ebook June 1 to June 5
My ebook, Ghost Of A Chance, is free on all Amazon sites for the next five days-- June 1, 2016 to June 5, 2016.Do you like urban fantasy? Here's your chance to check out a new read at no cost to you.
Ghost Of A Chance
Amazon USAAmazon UKAmazon Canada
If you like paranormal fantasy, don't miss this ghostly read. No one told Jenny Chang she is descended from a long line of supernatural protectors. When her father is murdered, the mantle of Protector passes to her. Suddenly thrust into the world of the dead and beholden to Zhong Kui, the King of Ghosts, Jenny struggles with new powers and new responsibilities. As she tries to find her way, Jenny must face an old evil that is loose in the world and uncover a secret buried in her family’s past
Ghost Of A ChanceAmazon USAAmazon UKAmazon Canada
If you like paranormal fantasy, don't miss this ghostly read. No one told Jenny Chang she is descended from a long line of supernatural protectors. When her father is murdered, the mantle of Protector passes to her. Suddenly thrust into the world of the dead and beholden to Zhong Kui, the King of Ghosts, Jenny struggles with new powers and new responsibilities. As she tries to find her way, Jenny must face an old evil that is loose in the world and uncover a secret buried in her family’s past
May 29, 2016
Why Would I Do That?
I don't consider myself a reviewer. I review some things--mostly books on Goodreads. I do put some reviews up on Amazon but I'm hardly a top reviewer. I think my reviewer rank is around 350,000.
Despite this, I just got an email from a company that makes virtual reality headsets asking me to review their headphones. They'll even give me a discount code to get them 40% off. So I should buy your product for $16.99 plus tax plus shipping and then write you a review?
Why?
There is nothing in the email that suggests any benefit this product would give me. It's not being offered to me for free in exchange for the review. It's not a product I have demonstrated any interest in. So why would I give you my money to do you the favor of reviewing your product? There is also not a single please or thank you in the email; something I think should be present in any request for assistance.
I would consider looking at something offered for free in exchange for my honest opinion. (I offer most of my books as free ebooks in exchange for honest reviews.) It would have to be something that I was interested in anyway or could use. You would get my honest opinion--good or bad. I'm not going to consider buying something and yet owing you a review. That's not how buying things works. If I give you money and you give me the item, our interaction is done. If I choose to review it beyond that, it is entirely up to me.
I'll give them this. They are bold. And sometimes you have to be bold to get ahead. Just go be bold some place else.
Despite this, I just got an email from a company that makes virtual reality headsets asking me to review their headphones. They'll even give me a discount code to get them 40% off. So I should buy your product for $16.99 plus tax plus shipping and then write you a review?
Why?
There is nothing in the email that suggests any benefit this product would give me. It's not being offered to me for free in exchange for the review. It's not a product I have demonstrated any interest in. So why would I give you my money to do you the favor of reviewing your product? There is also not a single please or thank you in the email; something I think should be present in any request for assistance.
I would consider looking at something offered for free in exchange for my honest opinion. (I offer most of my books as free ebooks in exchange for honest reviews.) It would have to be something that I was interested in anyway or could use. You would get my honest opinion--good or bad. I'm not going to consider buying something and yet owing you a review. That's not how buying things works. If I give you money and you give me the item, our interaction is done. If I choose to review it beyond that, it is entirely up to me.
I'll give them this. They are bold. And sometimes you have to be bold to get ahead. Just go be bold some place else.
May 27, 2016
New Prompts Book Now Available
The sequel to my writing prompts book is now available at Amazon and Smashwords. It is pending approval at Google Play, Apple, Kobo and Barnes & Nobles.Do you want to write but don't know where to start? Are you looking to break free of writer's block? This book is for you.
With a unique writing prompt for every day of the year--including leap day--this book provides hundreds of chances to stretch your creativity and write more.
Get in touch with your inner author and get those creative muscles flexing with these prompts
May 25, 2016
I Couldn't Resist Making This
I couldn't resist making this. I was looking through a friend's pinterest boards and it suddenly hit me. Nothing about books! But the books! And the shiny words! <Shaking my head sadly.>
May 18, 2016
Win A Free Copy Of The Upcoming Release Of Book Three Of My Paranormal Trilogy
Ghost Of A Memory by EJ DivittThe Goodreads giveaway of my upcoming release of Ghost Of A Memory started today.
You can enter to win it here:
If you win, you'll get a free paperback copy of this new release. This is book three of my paranormal trilogy, The Ghost Protector Trilogy. Books one and two are already available as ebook and paperback.
Contest runs until June 10, 2016.
If you'd like to receive a free digital copy of book one, Ghost Of A Chance, in exchange for an honest review, please send me an email at info@ejdivitt.com. Please specify what type of file you would prefer (i.e. mobi, pdf, epub) and I will email you back the book. I am looking for reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
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The Ghost Protector TrilogyGhost Of A Chance, book oneGhost Of A Smile, book twoGhost Of A Memory, book three
