Category Bit of everything

Feb 10 2017

Author – New Release – Life in the WarZone

Today I’m introducing Paul White with his new novel – Life in the WarZone

About the author —-

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Paul White is an author, blogger & poet

His writing covers various genres and topics, both fiction and non-fiction and encompass such areas as life, love, anger, anguish, fear, uncertainty, and loss. The common denominator in all of Paul’s works is that they feature the most important matter of all, the human condition.

As for Paul, himself… he has a warped sense of humour, loves good food, good wine and good company. He is an ardent independent traveller, nature lover and supporter of ecological and wildlife preservation.

You can find out more about Paul’s books, his current Works in Progress and Future Projects by visiting http://paulznewpostbox.wix.com/paul-white

You can read a selection of Paul’s short stories at https://alittlemorefiction.wordpress.com

Or, for articles on writing and a writer’s life, go to

https://wordpress.com/stats/ramblingsfromawritersmind.wordpress.com

About the book – 

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Life in the War Zone is not a ‘WAR’ story.

It is a collection of poignant, eye opening stories and articles, written primarily as fictional accounts, yet based on true experiences of people living and working in major war zones around the globe. Each story and article has been formed from interviews, discussions, reports and dialogues from those directly involved and affected by conflict.

Here, with ‘Life in the War Zone’, Paul White has gently coaxed from the depths of people’s hearts the truth of how destructive and debilitating the effects of war are to individuals, families and entire communities.

Each tale reflects true events; Paul has managed to elicit the emotions, the feelings and the inner anxieties of those whose accounts are represented here.

Yet he has also found stories of great courage, fortitude and resilience of human spirit strewn amongst the detritus of war.

Whilst these stories are particular to the individuals to whom they belong, the sad fact is they can easily be told by so many.

This book may be finished, but sadly the strife continues.

 

You can follow Paul at any of his sites – Please check them out 🙂

 

Video Link (book trailer)  https://youtu.be/VAl7Mm1qW9Y

 

PURCHASE LINKS

Paperback.

https://www.createspace.com/6835323

UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=978-1542338707

USA https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=978-1542338707

Ebook purchases – PayPal only. Direct from the author via his website, in the format of your choice (AZW3/Mobi/epub etc.) http://paulznewpostbox.wixsite.com/paul-white

OR by email paulznewpostbox@gmail.com

 

 

Feb 9 2017

New Release – A Cry for Help

 

Check it out, I’m reading through this at the moment, and it’s written so very well. 🙂

 

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Blurb –

Eleven want to die

Who will answer their cry?

AMAZON UNIVERSAL LINK:

getBook.at/CRYFORHELP

MY WEBSITE:

www.stratfordlivingpublishing.com

TWITTER:

#bookboost is my tag

TWITTER NAME:

@cathymcgough1

FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/Cry-For-Help-by-Cathy-McGough-1088501671259663/

https://www.facebook.com/cathymcgoughauthor/

 

BIO

Cathy McGough whose work has been published in over nine countries, is the author of fiction, poetry, short stories and non-fiction. In addition to her Best Selling two-part YA Series A Mathematical State of Grace which was nominated for a SIBA in the best Dystopian category in 2016 in the US, her works include: Interviews With Legendary Writers From Beyond, which won 2nd in the SIBA Best Literary Fiction Category in the US in 2016; 103 Fundraising Ideas For Parent Helpers With Schools & Teams which won 3rd in the SIBA Best Reference Category in the US in 2016; Painting With Words which was nominated for a SIBA in the Best Poetry category in the US in 2016; Three Friends; Death Wish; Parade; Trapped. She lives and writes in Stratford, Ontario, Canada with her husband, son and two cats. She is a professional member of the Canadian Authors Association.

 

Feb 8 2017

Sci Fan Magazine – Feb issue

I have been so bad at doing the self promo stuff. And let this one get into February before posting.  oops. My bad.

But of course we’re in this months mag, and it’s a great one! promise.
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I got my printed copies today of the mag, and I’m still so very impressed. The second part to Octav and Chace’s story is out. 🙂 This was co-written, by myself and Steven Kogan (whose novel will be published this year! as a spin off from our TV series penned in 2010) and of course we had some parts read out by the amazing Jeff Hays over on twitch!

from 35.05 – over at – https://www.twitch.tv/videos/118348053

I know you want to go listen in! Go go go!

This is the fab logline from the short –

With King Valor dead and pandemonium spreading, Kendro must make the journey to see the Heart while Octav takes on his new role as Ainoren and attempts to prevent all-out war.

So go grab a copy, pick it up as an ebook or the real deal a printed mag!  This one is much brighter and better than the first! The mag founders took all comments to heart on their first pub and I love how this one turned out!

PS…. you have to wait for the next one, this is a double whammy! from Team TSK!

heheehehhe

 

 

 

Feb 5 2017

AudioBook Review – Betrayal

Really enjoyed this one, and am well into the next! A great book and as far as narration goes this book will make you think this is read by two very talented people, hope you pay her well Jeff 🙂

Betrayal: Girl from Above, Book 1 | [Pippa DaCosta]
Betrayal: Girl from Above, Book 1
UNABRIDGED
Reviewed: 04/02/17

“wow. enjoyed this a lot!”

I had no idea what this book would involve, I picked it up because I follow Jeff about and love his work. So wasn’t sure on this and never really read the premise, just saw there were two books and I love series.

When this started out of course Jeff does a fantastic job, but I really wasn’t expecting the story to grab my attention so much or for the characters to dig their heels in so deep.

This story will grab your attention and keep you on the edge of your seat from the off. Captain Sheppard is flawed in pain and so so good. His POV really hits home even if you want to hate him for the way he thinks, but the problem is you don’t!

This is a very well thought out novel, the characters bring it to life and Jeff of course does both Male POV and Female so much justice you’d actually think that number 1001 was a different actor. 🙂 he’s that good. lol

Don’t hesitate to pick this one up, I promise you’ll not be disappointed. And I’m already on with the next. I do hope there’s some more still after this one, and I’m defo going to check out more of this writers world, loved it.

Feb 4 2017

AudioBook Review – Seabound

I have no idea why this review didn’t post originally, prob hit the review, then the preview, but didn’t actually send. So I went back to this and re visited some of the best moments.

Great book and really worth a listen!

 

Seabound: Seabound Chronicles, Book 1 | [Jordan Rivet]
Seabound: Seabound Chronicles, Book 1
UNABRIDGED
Reviewed: 04/02/17

“Unique twists and serious world building.”

I picked this one up a long time ago, and somehow my review didn’t post, so this is a revised review after taking another stab at it, as I also have book 2 now!

What I really enjoyed through this book and again in taking another listen was the world building. Of course we all expect in a post-apocalyptic world for there to be many events for the characters to get over, but this was written in such a way that these events were not just breathtaking but so very emotional.

16 years after the event that sends everyone to the seas this story digs down and brings us some events that will really tug at your thoughts. The Catalina and her crew/citizens are forced to act after their ship breaks down, but this causes a lot of grief and internal confusion in what to do, and in the people who might help.

I love the characters in here, of course Esther especially who is great with leading and being who she’s supposed to be. they’re all really interesting and fight for all the right reasons.

Ray’s tone and style really suits sea bound stories, (hence the Atomic Sea) and I really love the voices for each character that he choose, they bring the story and the people to life in so many ways. There were some interesting accent choices, and one that really made me laugh out loud, but in a good way. No spoilers, I’ve got book 2 to listen to this next week, as soon as I’ve caught up on some others, so many great books released this last week. I don’t know what to pick!

🙂