The first review today is for the Halloween poetry collection by Annette Rochelle Aben – Son of Booku: More Halloween Haiku
About the collection
The stage is set and the actors are fully rehearsed and prepared to have the night of their lives. Of course, it IS only ONE NIGHT but that night is Halloween. Come, and eavesdrop on the cast of fright night in the bright light of day as they speak in “haikulike verse”. While most subjects say cheese when facing a camera, these rascals say, BOO! BOOKU that is!
One of the recent reviews for the collection.
I love that this little book of Haiku is based on this author’s family and love for all things Halloween! The photos are outstanding. The extent this family goes to with decorations is over the top! But add the brilliant Haiku with the photos and you have an excellent spooky book to share and celebrate at Halloween! I highly recommend this very quick read. It will get you in the trick-or-treating spirit immediately!
A selection of other books by Annette Rochelle Aben
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – And : Amazon UK – Follow Annette: Goodreads – Blog: Annette Rochelle Aben WordPress – Twitter:@YouAreTheExpert
The next author today with a recent review is Pamela S. Wight for her latest release Flashes of Life: True Tales of the Extraordinary Ordinary
About the collection.
Wow! Life goes by in a flash.
Philosophers and mystics ponder the mystery of these flashes. Pamela Wight writes about life flashes in her short stories that include family and friends, love and life’s challenges. Wight’s “Flash Memoir” promotes the belief that we all share sparks of the extraordinary that occur in our everyday life. Each short story is true and brings a smile of recognition to her readers: that life transports and enthralls us in all its confusing, amusing, challenging, and astonishing ways. Each story is light-hearted and short – like a flash – but be prepared for a page-turner that keeps you in your seat, smiling.
One of the recent reviews for the book
Flashes of Life by Pamela S. Wight brings to life those little moments of joy, which we often miss, those emotions that remain unexpressed, those relationships that we cherish and wish we could hold on to them as they slip out of our hands, however hard we may close our fists. Wight possesses the knack of converting an ordinary scenario into a humorous one, with her witty style of writing. I’ve never read a more marvelous account of the endeavor of a fourteen-year-old girl, to straighten her hair to look like ‘Jane Asher!’
I know Pamela writes with élan, as I follow her at her blog but this memoir, in the form of little stories and anecdotes from her life is amazing! She can look at the mirror and wonder, “where’s the cute twenty-year-old? Who the hell is this freaky lady?” I must have thought that a million times when I look at myself but only Pamela could express it so well to compress it into ‘Dancing Our Age.’ Her crisp style and ingenious choice of words adds a dash of delight that touches your heart immediately. Her stories flow like a gurgling stream, cascading at times and shimmering like the first rays of winter sun.
I thought ‘Straight Hair’ would be my favorite but then I read ‘How to Embarrass Your Kids’ (loaded with fun) and ‘A Renewal’ – dripping with subtle emotions and
‘Grilled Cheese,’ which is wonderfully narrative: “kitchen as tiny as an elf’s, and it has already taken me four minutes, thirty-eight seconds to find a knife to cut the cheese.” Wight is most creative but it hits the sky with ‘It’s All Golden!’ Just look at this: “my thirty year old son, once my hard child”, as hard as sleet on soft grass. I was the grass.” I loved ‘Nap Time,’ I laughed out loud while reading ‘Burnt Toast’ and would never forget her winter coat that she wore when it was 70 degrees outside! You have to read to find why!
I have no words to describe the superb beauty of ‘The Weight of the Soul’ and ‘Benji.’ Need I say this is a MUST READ book? I would like to give it double 5 stars and keep it at my bedside to read it again and again.
Also by Pamela S. Wight
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US – And : Amazon UK – follow Pamela : Goodreads – website:Rough Wighting – Twitter: @pamelawight
The final author is Staci Troilo for her short story Valuable Treasures (The Medici Protectorate)
About the book
Life in the Colorado mountains isn’t easy for immigrants Anita and Ottavio Notaro, particularly when they’re isolated on a hillside and barely speak the language. Anita is carrying their first child, and Tav works many long, hard hours away from home. This isn’t the American dream they were promised; this is a brutal life on the frontier. Tav has been saving money to make their lives easier, and he stumbles on a windfall. The only problem is, he isn’t the only one who knows about it. Trouble befalls these two humble Italians, threatening their livelihoods—and their lives.
A strange posse made up of fellow countrymen ride to their rescue. But will they get there in time?
One of the recent reviews for the book
Having read and loved the Medici Protectorate Series, I was thrilled to see there was a short story prequel to it. Ottavio and a very pregnant Anita are trying to live the American Dream in the Colorado mountains. Ottavio puts in long hours with little to show for it. One day he comes home with an unexpected find right as Anita goes into labor. They hoped to use this to go back to Italy, but things quickly change. This is beautifully written, and I could feel the hardship they had endured, including down to the detail of their poor diet. What happens next is heartbreaking, but then comes relief to see a familiar group. This can be a standalone read, but I highly recommend the following books in the Medici Protectorate Series.
Other books by Staci Troilo
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – Follow Staci Troilo: Goodreads – Blog: Staci Troilo WordPress – Website: Staci Troilo – Twitter– @stacitroilo –
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you will be leaving with some books.. thanks Sally.
A great selection of writers and reviewers, Sally. Thanks.
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Thanks John..hugsx
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Thank you, Sally, for featuring these lovely writers. 💗
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Thanks very much Gwen.. have a lovely day..♥
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A nice collection, Sally. All the best to the authors.
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Thanks very much Joan..xx
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Great selection of writers and reviews, Sally! Congratulations to Annette, Pam, and Staci! 🙂
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Thanks very much Miriam..hugsx
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Thank you, Miriam.
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You’re welcome, Staci.
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Wonderful selection this time.
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Thanks Craig..hugsx
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Quite the collection of talent here. I grabbed books from each author. Best wishes to all.
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Fantastic Beem thank you very much.. Happy reading.. x
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Wow. Thanks, Beem.
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Thank you for sharing my review of BookHU, Sally! And I have to add I loved Staci’s book. It’s a great introduction to her Medici series.
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Thanks Jan great review for Annette and thanks for the boost for Staci too…hugsxx
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Thank you so much, Jan.
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Fab reviews. Congrats to Annette, Staci and Pam ❤
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Thanks very much Debby ♥♥
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I too enjoyed Flashes of Life by Pamela Wight. Balroop´s review is right on the money! More great books for everyone to enjoy.
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Thanks very much Darlene… enjoy the rest of the week.. hugsxx
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Many thanks, Darlene! xo
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Great lineup of books, authors, and reviews. Congrats to Annette, Pamela, and Staci. Thanks for sharing, Sally. Hugs xx 🙂
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Thanks very much Harmony ♥
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What fabulous reviews – Congratulations to Pamela, Staci and Annette. Toni x
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Thanks very much Toni…hugsx
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Many fangs to you, Sally for the generous share! AND to Jan Sikes for the lovely review!!
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Delighted to share Annette ♥♥
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Three tempting books backed by great reviews. I particularly loved Balroop’s! xx
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Thanks very much Alex..and Balroop’s collection is a delight..hugsx
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As do I!! 🙂
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Thank you for sharing Denise’s wonderful review, Sally. I really appreciate it.
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Pleasure Staci.. lovely review..hugsx
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Congratulations on the new family members in 2022 Staci and lovely surprise visit… thanks for the mention…hugsx
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Thanks, Sally. It’s been a bountiful week!
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Thanks for sharing Michael..hugsx
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I fully agree with John, and the cover of Annette’s new books always makes me smile. What a grumpy view, of the cones eyes. Lol xx Michael
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Michael, how sweet of you to say!!
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well said Michae.. hugsxx
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Another great collection of books, authors, and reviews, Sally. I’ve read Valuable Treasures (and the entire Medici Protectorate series). I can highly recommend those!
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Wonderful thank you Mae.. and thanks for your recommendation for the Medici Protectorate and Valuable Treasures..xx
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Thank you for these lovely reviews, Sally. I also enjoyed Annette’s book very much.
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Thanks Robbie and for adding your boost for Annette’s collection.. hugsxx
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Great list of books here, Sally 🙂 Thanks for including my review too. Xo
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Thanks Denise.. xx
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Love Staci’s talented writing- wonderful review from Denise! Congrats to all the authors.
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Thanks very much Jacquie…hugsxx
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How wonderful to be included here with Annette and Staci. What a fun Halloween haiku collection. Perfect for the season. And I’m reading all of the great comments (and Denise’s wonderful review) about Staci’s Medici series. Wonderful. Me? I’m still swooning over Balroop’s lyrical review of my Flashes of Life. Thanks, Sally! ❤
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Pleasure Pamela and delighted to share..♥
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