All Among The Watchtowers

Hi W. R., Very well-rendered! You’ve brought much about Georg and finally his guilt about the carnival day with Bettina. Also, the differences in the sides of the city come naturally into the story. I could follow despite the German dialogue while the other dialogue was convincing of the setting. This is a subject I haven’t seen done before and it’s a fascinating one, especially as you have such skill with character. Easily shelved – Katherine (The Swan Bonnet)

Welcome aboard, W.R. This website will improve your writing craft, if you allow it. I'm a bit of a pitch doctor, having read thousands of pitches in my time on this website, so I want to share my insight here with you. You have to think of your pitches as your sales tool to grab the casual reader's eyes. Both of these pitches worked. Appealed to me. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year and have the most commented book on the website, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

AMONG THE WATCHTOWERS
This is a good story. I know more about the tearing down of the Berlin Wall than I do about the day it was put up, so I found this book exceptionally interesting. You’ve obviously done a lot of research on this era and it shows by the way you’re able to describe what is happening in such detail. Made me keep reading and reading to see how poor Georg’s situation would play out. I’m adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

One forgets that important historical events are peopled by ordinary characters like Georg, Katharina and Victor. The detail of this vanished world is fascinating and something we've never experienced in the west. You've made it into an intensely human story which contrasts well with the impersonal accounts at the top of the chapters. I've got as far as ch 3 and hope to read as much as I can at intervals. Backed. Lynn

Hello W.R. and what a really good short pitch. You long one did not disappoint either. I have not started reading and will get back to you..

Denise
The Letter

How quickly we forget what those times were like! Woven into the historical narrative is the story of Georg and Bertha and Bettina, lending human faces to the cold war. An unusual and hypnotic read.
Jim Darcy
The Firelord's Crown
ps only crit is the harshness on screen of having the underlined words rather than in italics - just a personal thing. :)

Dear G.R., I love that you printed out the newswire 1st thing. :) I am so thankful for you, that you took the time to tell about the Berlin Wall & the effects it had on them & the world - I remember when the president challenged them to tear down the wall. :) Your 2nd book, I'm sure will be impressive, too. :) Your pitch is excellent, so set the hook for me to read your book. :) When you use short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, it makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm backing your book. :)
Could you please take a moment to back my TWO memoir books? Thanks, Susie :)

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backed :)
Love, Susie :)