All Blog Posts Tagged 'reviews' (88)

Pretty Poison - Joyce and Jim Lavene, Authors

Pretty Poison - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'The man was face down in one of her attractive wicker baskets filled with anemone bulbs. It was part of the autumn scene she'd created, complete with scarecrow and pumpkins. He'd obviously fallen forward, dragging the scarecrow fro… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 28, 2009 at 6:16am — No Comments

The Whittaker Family Reunion - Shirley A. Roe, Author

The Whittaker Family Reunion - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'The boy stared straight ahead aware of the other's interest. His young mind was reeling. Can I trust this doctor? Will those men find me and possibly kill us both? Can I tell him that the men are after me… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 22, 2009 at 4:03pm — No Comments

The Fall of Augustus - Sarah Wisseman, Author

The Fall of Augustus - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Victor stepped into the elevator shaft and looked up. "This should make a good shot," he said motioning to the video tech. The elevator light gleamed on his distinguished sweep of dark hair touched with gray. The camera… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 17, 2009 at 6:36pm — No Comments

Bertha Fights Back - Fran Lewis & Jr. Author Dani Nicole Miller, Authors

Bertha Fights Back - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Walking into my homeroom class, I realized that something was definitely going on and I was beginning to think that I might not want to know what it was. One of the boys, Dan, looked at me and then at his cell phone and b… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 15, 2009 at 11:24am — No Comments

Of Dreams and Nightmares - Shirley A. Roe, Author

Of Dreams and Nightmares - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat "There will be no gala ball for you this year Martha, you are to be married to Jebediah Whitaker in a fortnight." John raised his voice interrupting Martha in mid sentence. "Father, you are joking. But what kin… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 7, 2009 at 6:40pm — No Comments

Finished over 400 Book Reviews at Between The Lines

We now have over 400 book reviews up at Between the Lines (BTL) Come visit, pull up a chair, and read through our reviews. Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on November 7, 2009 at 10:49am — No Comments

Letters From Heroes - World War I and World War II - Edward T. Cook, Author

Letters From Heroes - World War I and World War II - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Dearest Ruth, I am working tonight until midnight and will be thinking about you and wishing I could be by your side. To me it seems like eternity since the last time I saw you. Can't help… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 31, 2009 at 11:56am — No Comments

A Corpse for Yew - Joyce and Jim Lavene, Authors

A Corpse for Yew - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat As you read the excerpt below, picture a group of elderly ladies, all members of the Shamrock Historical Society due to their ancestors and proud of it. Picture these ladies standing in the middle of a cow pasture as they searc… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 14, 2009 at 6:35pm — No Comments

Mama Day: Magic, Love & Tragedy

Check out Bonnie's review. If you enjoy magical realism and good love story, you want to read this title. Mama Day, Miranda Day, Little Mama, Sister. These are the names that M… Continue

Added by LaTonya on October 9, 2009 at 10:18am — No Comments

Teaser Tuesdays

I would like to invite you all to check out and be apart of the Teaser Tuesdays postings at Should Be Reading blog. Today, my TT is f… Continue

Added by Janet on October 6, 2009 at 10:08am — No Comments

The Long Night Moon - Elizabeth Towles, Author

The Long Night Moon - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Metal hurtled out of control. Drivers slammed their brakes to the floorboard. Vehicles skidded in all directions. An ear-piercing scream went out, laying down an eerie quiet...' Seventeen year old Darcie and nineteen year old Ian lost their parents in an auto accident ca… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 4, 2009 at 10:49am — No Comments

The New Moon's Arms: Eva Guest Blogs at Color Online

The New Moon's Arms: Hopkinson Melds Mermaids and Menopause. Check out Eva's review at Color Online. You can imagine my delight when it ends up involving mermaids! And magical realism! And the narrator is a… Continue

Added by LaTonya on September 30, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

News and status: Official reviewer for two zines and a blog along with other news

Been a bit since I had a chance to post here. I have been invited to be an official reviewer for two 'zines that focus on fantasy, steampunk, horror, dark fantasy, urban fantasy and paranormal. I have also been invited to start posting reviews of any books I read on an official blog for a zine/publisher. Nice. I am all about spreading the book love. The 'zines also post interviews with various authors ranging from Lilith Saintcrow to other urban fantasy authors and the zines post free short stor… Continue

Added by Shartyrant on September 28, 2009 at 9:20pm — No Comments

THE PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN BY JAMES JOYCE

Saturday, September 19, 2009 THE PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN I’m about halfway through The Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man , it is the prequel to Ulysses and I couldn’t suggest strongly enough to read it first!! I, lacking the intellectual capacity to fully enjoy Ulysses, would have benefited greatly from reading this book first. Now I look back on some of my interpretations of Ulysses as entirely wrong (I.e. the reason why Stephen wouldn’t kneel at his mother’s dea… Continue

Added by Kristina Daniel on September 27, 2009 at 3:03am — No Comments

OMG, books, paper and real life!

You can find my more consistent posting at http://westcobich.wordpress.com where I write about books, paper and "real" life centering around....books and paper! Sometimes I review, sometimes I chat or natter on, sometimes I just include a photo that's meant to tell a story. Stop by and visit. Leave your own URL and I'll visit you in return. Continue

Added by Oh on September 17, 2009 at 9:21pm — No Comments

CONTEST, Q & A, and GREAT REVIEW from Amy Jacobs

Check it out: http://myoverstuffedbookshelf.blogspot.com/ posted until Friday. "First up, I Kissed A Girl. WOW! If you don't have a fan blowing on you before you start to read this, be sure to break it out! This book is an anthology of different short stories of Lesbian encounters. Now, I know I am only into men, namely my hubby. So I was comfortable with my sexuality enough that I had no problems or hesitancy in reading these erotic stories. They are well written, and they show how lesbian rel… Continue

Added by Regina Perry on September 8, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

Secrets by the Sea - Mary Montague Sikes, Author

Secrets by the Sea - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Far below, in a brilliant flash of lightning, Dana saw something move. Heart pounding, she brushed her hand across her eyes and leaned closer to the glass. She watched a dar… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on September 5, 2009 at 3:23pm — No Comments

The Trojan Project - Eileen Thornton, Author

The Trojan Project - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'A strange light appears in the night sky above the Cherviots. A mist descends, shrouding the hills and valleys. Is it a natural phenomenon or something more sinister?' Sarah had planned to be at a friends house for the night and her two daughters were to stay with a neighbor until her husband Pete returned to pick them up. He and three of his field workers had gone up to Top Meadow to check on Pete's sheep herd. Bu… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on August 29, 2009 at 6:57pm — No Comments

Interview and giveaway with Donita K. Paul

I just put up a giveaway on my blog at http://writesthoughts.blogspot.com. It is a small interview with Donita K. Paul and she is giving away a copy of her Christian Sci-fi/fantasy book The Vanishing Sculptor.15 minutes left to edit your comment. Continue

Added by Stormi Johnson on August 29, 2009 at 5:07pm — No Comments

Interview and giveaway with Trish Perry

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let everyone know that I have a new giveaway posted on my blog at http://writesthoughts.blogspot.com. Trish Perry is giving away her book Sunset Beach, so just leave a comment and a way to contact you to be entered. Have a great day, Stormi Continue

Added by Stormi Johnson on August 28, 2009 at 9:23am — No Comments