Kay Williams is a professional actress who has played leading roles at regional theaters around the U.S., including the San Francisco Actors Workshop and the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Among her many credits are the title role in “Miss Jairus,” Cybel in “Great God Brown,” and Georgette in “The Balcony,” all plays that are part of the [ Read More ]
Driftby Steven Paul MarkBooklocker.com (2006) ISBN 1601450621Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (1/07) I found it hard to believe that “Drift” is the first novel that author Steven Paul Mark has written. The author obviously has done a lot of research on a variety of subjects; geology, government, corporations, FBI, NYPD and the New [ Read More ]
D.J. Stephens has authored two fiction books to date, and though I have only reviewed Bearkiller so far, I am certain that readers will see the author’s name on their bookstore shelves beside novels like She Who Remembers, Antelope, and Follow The River. In only 232 pages, Mr. Stephens combines elements of reincarnation and time [ Read More ]
Treasure Ship: The Legend and Legacy of the S.S. Brother Jonathan by Dennis M. Powers Citadel Press Books (2006) ISBN 0806527471 Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (3/07) “Treasure Ship” is the story behind the story of the legend of the S.S. Brother Jonathan. The story is written in three parts. Part one [ Read More ]
Ricochet by p. m. terrell Paralee Press (2006) ISBN 0978563204 Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (3/07) This book had me hooked from the very first sentence. P.M. Terrell is a master storyteller. In “Ricochet” the author uses her real-life experience in computers and software to weave a diabolical story including terrorism, murder, espionage [ Read More ]
This very fun, exciting, fast-paced, warm novella – Bob the Dragon Slayer by Harry E. Gilleland Jr. – was a great afternoon read. In only 99 pages, this poet and author takes readers on a glorious adventure. Bob, an orphaned peasant lad witnesses a dragon destroying an entire village and dreams of becoming a knight. [ Read More ]
Nick Hook knows his enemies, those men from the village that would like to see him dead and would make every effort to make it so. He knows what he trusts, his bow arm. He knows who he loves, his brother and the young novice who needs saving. But he’s still confused. In the midst [ Read More ]
Anne Bonney: My Pirate Story by Jeffery S. Williams with Katherine Williams iUniverse (2006) ISBN 9780595373048 Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (12/06) Anne Bonney was born out of wedlock in 1700 to Peg Brannan, a maid, and her employer William McCormac. She lived with her mother and her Uncle Edward. He was kind [ Read More ]
Romance, Drama, and Suspense “Sweet Emotions” is the second in the “Song Trilogy.” The book begins where “Beyond Beautiful” left off. Jenna Bradford and Scott Tenna face the demands of their chaotic careers. Disappointments, jealousy, skeletons from the past, family issues, and career pressures continue to plague them and as they move from one crisis [ Read More ]
The plot is intricate, the science just around the corner, and the characters work well in their environment – not to mention it gets ‘hold your breath’ exciting. For thousands of years mankind has looked at the moon and imagined. Many imagined romance, some imagined science, others imagined freedom and exploration. Still others have imagined [ Read More ]
