Today it’s the turn of Friday Review Share to support Indie authors. Please leave a link in the comments to a great review you’ve had on Amazon or Goodreads for one of your own books. A link to the review and a description of the book would be great (or the review itself if you like), because let’s face it, if people are interested in the book they will certainly check it out!
If you haven’t yet had any reviews for your books, then you can leave a review you’ve written for an Indie book that you’ve read and enjoyed.
I’ll get the ball rolling with a link to the latest 5 star review I received for my paranormal romance ‘Partners in Time‘ on 27th October:
https://www.amazon.com/review/RV869V44K0C97
Description:
John Finbow, a successful writer, and his wife Kay move into Southcombe Rectory, a large Victorian house that has been empty since the 1960s. It had previously been owned by the Cuthbertson family who had lived there for generations. Their marriage is under strain, as John, 39 would like children before he gets too old, but Kay, 34, does not.
When John is working in his study soon after moving in, he is disturbed by the sight of a young woman who appears out of the blue on his sofa. Emily Cuthbertson, whose old bedroom is now John’s study, was 25 at the time of her death and the youngest of 8 offspring of the late Reverend Arthur Cuthbertson and his wife Delia. Emily had died in 1868 but is now unwilling to leave behind her old life on earth, due to having missed out on a family of her own whilst being a companion to her widowed mother. Emily is still desperate for a husband and children, and John is the answer to her dreams.
One hundred and thirty years separate them. Will Emily and John’s love survive time’s relentless march?
We all know how hard it is to get reviews as Indie Authors, so when you get one (or two) that justifies the hard work we put into our craft, it makes it all worth it. Thanks for starting a thread like this!
Lines by Leon: Poems Prose, and Pictures
I have loved reading this book. It has given me what I needed the most. It is a very charming book! ❤️
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RKMBQRP4H01IH/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1525560344
The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories
I really liked the book. Short stories and poems, what better combo than that. The stories had a little bit of fun in them. Some were funny, some were really weird. Poems in the book were great. Poems were my favorite part of the book even though there were only a few. If you are into short stories then this book is for you. I had a lot of fun reading it and making me think.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3550282066?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
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Thanks Leon for adding your reviews.
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Thanks for the opportunity!
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You’re welcome.
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Thank you for this opportunity, Stevie. You are such a great supporter of your fellow writers.
L. Carmichael
5.0 out of 5 stars Organized Well, Good Tone, Easy Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020
They Call Me Mom: Making a Difference as an Elementary School Teacher is the first book by author, Pete Springer. Pete was a teacher for over 30 years, and when he retired, he wrote this book… right from the beginning, you know you’re gonna like this man. He’s kind, honest, open-minded, generous, and thoughtful. And this easily transcends into his writing, as I felt like I was reading his auto-biography, and it was one I was sad to finish.
Reviewing non-fiction books like this one is tough. You have to draw the line between the character and the writing. I adore Pete… his blog is wonderful, and I try to visit it is as often as possible. His humor and wisdom are infectious in a grand way. As an autobiographer, I must say, his skill-set and voice shine. Pete takes us on a tale of his early life, letting us know how he became a teacher. After many failed jobs (failed in terms of realizing they weren’t right for him), he stumbled into an opportunity through a friend’s mother. What a relief! She put this man on his proper path. And hundreds if not thousands of kids are lucky and grateful.
Springer shares some tough truths about what teachers have to do to succeed. Parents and administrators can be nightmares. Springer balances telling us the truth with what was really on his mind, in a fair and clear way. He tried to help every child, but not every child will accept the help or have people who let him or her accept the help. This teacher was one we all should’ve had, and the way he organizes the book shows us how effective he was in his classroom. Chapters are devoted to specific topics, and he hardly veers from them. We learn a lesson, read a mini story, and walk into the next chapter with a smile or a bit of a shock. Sometimes it was a laugh from what a student did… other times it was shaking our head at what this guy had to go through.
All wannabee teachers should read this. It’ll help them decide whether they’ve picked the proper career. If you once were a teacher, this will make you smile. If you have kids in school, read this to know what your kids’ teachers are going through. A definite recommend for his voice, style, and tone alone. And you get a wealth of knowledge for part of the deal too… so go read it!
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Wow, what a great review! Well done, Pete.
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Excellent review. Well done.
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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55251370-we-all-die-in-the-end?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ZSr36PnsLo&rank=1#other_reviews
“The writing is polished, and the characters are deeply rendered and distinct. My overall impression was that the characters are trapped in their lives, contributing to a sense of despair, sadness, madness, and violence. Despite the bleakness of the situations, the read is mesmerizing. Each story is unique. Highly recommended to short story readers and readers of literary fiction.”
From a review by D Wallace Peach.
Thanks for the opportunity, Stevie.
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Thanks for adding the review. Congrats!
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A great review of Amanda in Alberta: The Writing on the Stone by Teri Polen
his is my first time ‘meeting’ Amanda and while there are several books in the series, I chose this one because I traveled to Calgary earlier this year and visited some of the places mentioned in the description.
What a delightful story! Amanda is excited to spend time with her friend, Leah, and show her around during her holiday with Amanda’s family. I really enjoyed ‘re-visiting’ some of these places with them, while also learning new facts. Being a dinosaur nerd (I love that great aunt Mary is a paleontologist), I wish we’d been able to visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum and see the World’s Biggest Dinosaur – maybe on our next visit.
Amanda is intelligent, feisty, and adventure-loving, and her inquisitive nature soon draws the girls into a mystery which results in some perilous situations. They run into some pretty unsavory characters while trying to learn more about the markings on the stone.
The author does a wonderful job of blending educational facts with a mystery and adventure that will thrill young (and older!) readers. These are quick reads I’d highly recommend, and I look forward to traveling with Amanda to more destinations.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2VAOH7LO952VI/
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Thanks Darlene. What a great review!
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“Called to Account has been meticulously researched and is flawlessly written.”
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3584993366
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Thanks for adding this lovely review, Frank.
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