24 July, 2006
21 July, 2006
Book Review: One Wizard Place by D.M. Paul
Read and Reviewed for Frontstreet ReviewsOne Wizard Place.
Behind the glass doors, guarded by stone statues of giant winged creatures, is the headquarters of numerous governmental offices. These include the Mythical Bureau of Investigation (MBI) and the Incantation Enforcement Agency (IEA). Justin Kasey Hobskin (known as Kace), works with his partner Murdox as an agent of the Counter-Curse division of the IEA. This is a position he took after a very nasty curse left his father turned into a wolf, and Murdox a talking wolf-dog(an unfixable condition that has left him very out of sorts). The counter curse department is a small one whose agents are in charge of righting magic that has gone wrong. It's a tough job to have. It is too bad that there are only the two of them doing it.
After returning back to the office after a long, tough job of clearing a house of a particularly nasty infestation of nixies, Kase and Murdox are given their next assignment. The elf king of Greylock has accidentally drunk a potion which is slowly turning him to stone. Upon visiting the king, the partners discover that in order to cure him they need a very rare and hard to get ingredient. They will have to travel far, find the needed ingredient, and get back to the king with only ten days before the spell becomes irreversible!
In this, his first novel, author D.M. Paul has created a wonderful world where technology and magic mix. He introduces us to city named Cloudview that is a hundred levels high, each level a city in its own right. Where its inhabitants travel around by slug system(what was once the bus system), the vertical train (between levels), and the horizontal tube(a one level train-like system) It is populated by a myriad of inhabitants who don't always seem to be what they are. This book, while written for younger readers, will enchant and delight adult fans of fantasy fiction as well. This is the first book in a three book series, Book two Sentinel will be released later in 2006.
Readers can read an excerpt for the new book, see color images by the illustrators, and keep up with news from the author at http://www.onewizardplace.com.
ISBN10: 1598005952
Biding Format: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc
Publication Date: May 2006
Author's Website: http://www.onewizardplace.com
The Venus Fix
Y'all remember the post I put up a last week back about the dueling authors?
It seems my blog's post about the book The Venus Fix was chosen as this weeks winner of an autographed copy.
*blink blink blink*
Look for a review of it here when I get it and get it read :)
This was a surprise, definately.
It seems my blog's post about the book The Venus Fix was chosen as this weeks winner of an autographed copy.
*blink blink blink*
Look for a review of it here when I get it and get it read :)
This was a surprise, definately.
17 July, 2006
Front Street Reviews
So one of the publishers that front street reviews deals with put this by their link to the website:
"We think Front Street Reviews is indeed “in front” when it comes to supporting small publishers and offering readers stimulating and innovative reading choices. Barb Radmore, the editor, is a visionary who is enabling the publishing industry to change, and for the better. She and her staff review everything from thrillers to poetry, interview authors, and even have a contest to win a free copy of a featured novel. There’s a real sense of appreciation for writers and small publishers on this website. If you love books that are more than just the cookie-cutter types, you’ll love this website!"
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This is a great compliment. The reviewers on staff there have written some absolutly fantastic reviews over the last couple of months. I hope mine turn out half as well when I start submitting here.
Oh yeah, I forgot to say, that I had been approached to review for this review site not too long ago. I'm exited, and working on review #1 right now :D
"We think Front Street Reviews is indeed “in front” when it comes to supporting small publishers and offering readers stimulating and innovative reading choices. Barb Radmore, the editor, is a visionary who is enabling the publishing industry to change, and for the better. She and her staff review everything from thrillers to poetry, interview authors, and even have a contest to win a free copy of a featured novel. There’s a real sense of appreciation for writers and small publishers on this website. If you love books that are more than just the cookie-cutter types, you’ll love this website!"
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This is a great compliment. The reviewers on staff there have written some absolutly fantastic reviews over the last couple of months. I hope mine turn out half as well when I start submitting here.
Oh yeah, I forgot to say, that I had been approached to review for this review site not too long ago. I'm exited, and working on review #1 right now :D
14 July, 2006
It never rains but it pours...
I got two books for reviewing yesterday, and there is a third one on the way.
Wow.
It wouldn't be such a big deal, but one is a very long book.
look for new reviews in the next couple of weeks :)
Wow.
It wouldn't be such a big deal, but one is a very long book.
look for new reviews in the next couple of weeks :)
dueling charitable authors
Not review related, but I stole this from the West of Mars blog to post here as I think it is a fantastic idea.
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Join THE VENUS FIX Summer Buzz Promotion + raise $ for a worthy cause!
How it works:
From now until August 15, author M.J. Rose will donate $5 to the winning charity for every blog that links to MJ Rose AND The new book! in a post.
Please send permalink to venusfix@gmail.com to be counted; every blogger who participates will also be entered in a weekly drawing for a signed, personalized copy of THE VENUS FIX!
M.J. will also pledge an additional $1 for every "Friend Request" that myspace.com/thevenusfix receives until 11:59pm on August 15. Please help us to reach our goal of a $2500 donation by M.J. Rose to the winning organization!
And once you've done this, be sure to check out JA Konrath's blog, where he ups the ante (and suggests a partylicious evening)
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Join THE VENUS FIX Summer Buzz Promotion + raise $ for a worthy cause!
How it works:
From now until August 15, author M.J. Rose will donate $5 to the winning charity for every blog that links to MJ Rose AND The new book! in a post.
Please send permalink to venusfix@gmail.com to be counted; every blogger who participates will also be entered in a weekly drawing for a signed, personalized copy of THE VENUS FIX!
M.J. will also pledge an additional $1 for every "Friend Request" that myspace.com/thevenusfix receives until 11:59pm on August 15. Please help us to reach our goal of a $2500 donation by M.J. Rose to the winning organization!
And once you've done this, be sure to check out JA Konrath's blog, where he ups the ante (and suggests a partylicious evening)
11 July, 2006
Book Review: Living Well with Back Pain by Robert B. Winter and Marilyn L. Bach
The Authors of Living Well with Back Pain have put together a very comprehensive book on back problems. I loved how early on they broke down the types of back pains and what causes them (complete with illustrations of the muscle systems and the spine). This book easily breaks down how to look up real information on the web, what sorts of questions to ask your doctor, physical therapist, or surgeon about everything from diagnosis to care to operations that may need to be done to your back to help the problems go away, and let you live back pain free. The section that I personally found the most helpful is the one that shows stretches and strengthening exercises to apply towards your back.
ISBN: 0060792272
Binding: Paperback