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Shane Joseph
Goodreads Author
Born
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Influences
Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Graham Greene
Member Since
December 2008
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Empire in the Sand
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2022
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Victoria Unveiled
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Redemption in Paradise
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2004
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Fringe Dwellers
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2008
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After the Flood
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2009
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Crossing Limbo: Deep Moments, Shallow Lives
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2017
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The Ulysses Man
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2011
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Circles in the Spiral
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2020
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Milltown
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2019
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In the Shadow of the Conquistador
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2015
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A Writer’s View of Canadian Publishing
I am a 21st century author and a reluctant publisher. I say this because I finished writing my first novel in 2001, enrolled in the Humber School for Writers in 2002 and took the book through its mentor critique process, got recommended by my mentor to the school’s literary agency, and then hit a brick wall. I was the wrong type, you see. Even though immigrant literature was the flavour of the mon
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"When Sirens Beckon
by Shane Joseph Review by Janet Trull Canada is a country of immigrants. For many of us, however, it has been generations since our families experienced the trauma of emigrating. Our ancestors came seeking better lives. Many were esca" Read more of this review » |
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"I first read the book in 2000 as a young freshman in a class on Popular Culture and Ideology. I remember being overwhelmed by the wonderful insights of this book. Now, more than 20 years later, I can still appreciate the book, while at the same time "
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This collection has a multitude of genres: horror, thriller, supernatural, mystery, short story and novella, and all are suspenseful in their own way. The anchor story, a novella, “Strange Highways,” is one of second chances for roads (or highways) no ...more |
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"Reread I reread this in anticipation of an upcoming reread of Martin Chuzzlewit.
Dickens was a young man when he visited the U.S.A. the first time and much of American Notes is written in the spirit of a crusading journalist, which he was. He came to" Read more of this review » |
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Stranger Than Fiction: Lives of the Twentieth-Century Novel:
"This is a worthy chunk of brainy typing. It was the opposite of what I was hoping it would be (a survey of the 20th century novel). It kind of worries me that I seem to be the only person not rhapsodising about it. What Edwin Frank means by The Twent"
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This collection has a multitude of genres: horror, thriller, supernatural, mystery, short story and novella, and all are suspenseful in their own way. The anchor story, a novella, “Strange Highways,” is one of second chances for roads (or highways) no ...more |
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A story of displacement that dislodges family secrets in its wake, leaving death and more unanswered questions, with a new start on another continent as the only option. Narrator Robert, 9.8 years old, and his savant brother Attila (13.7 years), Jewis ...more |
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This collection has a multitude of genres: horror, thriller, supernatural, mystery, short story and novella, and all are suspenseful in their own way. The anchor story, a novella, “Strange Highways,” is one of second chances for roads (or highways) no ...more |
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| I picked this book because I was told that Odd Thomas was one of Dean Koontz’s most unforgettable characters. I guess, you could say that is correct. I describe him as a 21-year-old fry cook, a well-read psychopathic killer with the ability to see gh ...more | |
“I found this quote more relevant today than it was yesterday: 'Man is born to live in the convulsions of anxiety or the lethargy of boredom. Hard work is the final solution - it prevents all of the above.' - Voltaire”
― In the Shadow of the Conquistador
― In the Shadow of the Conquistador
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― In the Shadow of the Conquistador
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Richard wrote: "thank you for the friend"You are welcome.
Thanks for the friend invite, Shane. I am ashamed to confess I haven't read the most famous book in history, but your reasons for reading it might make me change my mind! :)
Mary Anita And The Second Liberation In Kenya Consider reading this book full of African passion and flavour, culture, social life and politics
I really appreciate your including me, Shane. jesse
Marilena wrote: "http://jenniferprado.blogspot.com/Interesting interview! Bravo! I haven't known about James Goonewardene. But I read today :)
http://www.litencyc.com/php/speople.p..."
Glad I was able to help. I was a member of the drama workshop that James ran for the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and acted in many of his radio plays. That is the time I got interested in writing
http://jenniferprado.blogspot.com/Interesting interview! Bravo! I haven't known about James Goonewardene. But I read today :)
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Okay - I have added my books to the bookshelf and added some pictures of me and the band(s) performingShane
Hi Shane,I just want to let you know that it's your turn to post in the 'Authors and Their Instruments' Group!
We look forward to it!
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Thanks for adding me, I am always looking for book suggestions!
I'd be honoured. And I welcome your feedback too! - Shane
Thanks for the connection. Have a great week!
Hi Jeannie - thanks for the note. I took a look at your website. Your co-operative effort with another writer must indeed be an interesting venture. I recently co-ordinated the publication of an anthology of short stories for writers in Northumberland County, Ontario where I live and it was an arduous but rewarding process. I hope your Sri Lankan friend was able to give you a description of that country. My first novel "Redemption in Paradise" was based in that country and tried to portray the effects of its 30-year civil war on a group of western tourists ( including two Americans). The Sri Lankan press ( government controlled) did not take too kindly to my "poking under the rug" as it were and were indifferent to the book although it sold well( and continues to sell) among the Sri Lankan diaspora around the world.Keep in touch!
Shane
Hi Shane and thanks so much for the friendship. I used to work with a girl from Sri Lanka...I'd never heard of it until then. Anyway...I love your website! It's very creative and interesting.Bleesings,
Jeannie
Please do - and I would welcome your feedback as well. Regards!Shane
Hello, Thanks for adding me. I look forward to reading your work.
-J.
Jerry wrote: "I really enjoyed your book, Redemption in Paradise. Thanks for inviting me to this site to learn more about books. I hope your short story launch last month was very successful.Jerry
Jerry - thanks for your kind sentiments and for giving me 4 stars. The launch of the anthology Changing Ways was a great success - over eighty people showed up (we were expecting 60) and we nearly ran out of books. Our launch for my second book Fringe Dwellers is this Thursday Dec 18th at 7pm at the Bohemian Penguin in Belleville, Ont. If the spirit moves you to take a drive in - do show up!
regards! Shane
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I really enjoyed your book, Redemption in Paradise. Thanks for inviting me to this site to learn more about books. I hope your short story laugh last month was very successful.Jerry
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