CURSES, a Book Review

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CURSES was not written for those who always wondered if Cinderella and her handsome prince really lived happily ever after. The author, J. A. Kazimer makes it plain right from the start that they didn’t. On a beautiful day, when the fairy tales were rife and the well remembered characters began to infiltrate the story, the poor princess walked in front of a bus. So, how did this brief encounter with a bus at the very beginning of the fairy tale become a full fledged book?  …. Read the entire review by clicking HERE

copyright 2012 Michael Lamka

HOW I FOUND GOD

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A piece of flash fiction to bring a quick smile to your face.  Click the link to read the entire story.

 

When I tell people about this they think I’m crazy.  Even my mother, devout church-goer that she is, thinks I’m several grapes shy of a bunch when I tell her that I found God.  Mom was ok with that but not with where I found Him.  I didn’t find Him in a church, or a revival meeting, or any of the usual places. Even if I’d been looking for him I would not have thought to look the glove compartment of my car.  Mom says that doesn’t count…read the rest here.

© 2012 Michael Lamka

 

TALES FROM A TEXAS BOY, A BOOK REVIEW

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My father grew up fatherless during the great depression.  He never talked about his childhood, but after reading TALES OF A TEXAS BOY I can picture my father as Eddie, thoughtful, serious, and, sometimes, mischievous.  But, my father wasn’t Eddie, didn’t live in Texas, and didn’t have a father with such great patience.

In TALES OF A TEXAS BOY, Marva Dasef has created a unique voice that encompasses childish enthusiasm and parental discretion, a blend that draws the reader into the series of vignettes told by Eddie, an 11 year old boy living in Texas during the great depression.  Click here to read the entire review.

©2012 Michael Lamka

THE ESSENTIALS OF DIGITAL PUBLISHING

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Where do I find time to read, much less write book reviews?  If I knew the answer to that I might find somewhere else to spend that time, so I’m not going to look very closely for an answer.

On with today’s review!

Harvey Stanbrough has written a nice little booklet to help the novice electronic publisher work through the steps necessary to publish a book or other document through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and several lesser known electronic publishers/book sellers and distributors.  ESSENTIALS OF DIGITAL PUBLISHING provides basic information for the first time self publishing author to navigate new territory in the fastest growing market for writers…more

 

Tom Clancy Presents Act of Valor; a book review

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The new movie that just hit the streets, Act of Valor, has a casting director that finally makes sense.   Real active duty Navy SEALs were chosen to portray Navy SEALs in the movie.  The new novel, taken from the screenplay, however, makes little sense.

The most prominent name on the cover is Tom Clancy’s who wrote only the forward to the book.  The screenplay was written by somebody else, then the screenplay was novelized by two more somebodies else.  The hodgepodge of names, recognizable and not so well known, should have given me a hint as to the content between the covers.  To read the entire book review click here.

UP FROM THE BLUE

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Books, both fiction and nonfiction, written about dysfunctional families are a common occurrence these days, but UP FROM THE BLUE is anything but common. Through the eyes of 8 year old Tillie the reader is carried along a bumpy road full of emotional potholes and less-than-tender experiences that last a lifetime. Read the rest of the review at http://theentertainingwriter.com/bookreviews/?p=118

December and the christmas train

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December is a busy month for so many of us for so many reasons.  Family gatherings, friends dropping by, and all those other holiday things we do in December.  Maybe some day some of us will remember what the season is all about and carry it into the new year not as baggage but as attitude.

This December I found time to read, on a friend’s recommendation, “the christmas train” by NY Times best selling author, David Baldacci.  I honestly didn’t think I’d like it, but Mr. Baldacci has a rythm to his writing that sucks you in and makes you forget the world around you so your visit to his world can be uninterupted.  To read the review, click on the title:  the christmas train .