Dead Romantic

Interesting premise, lots of originality. Backed.

Interesting premise, lots of originality. Backed.

kathy DEAD ROMANTIC '

this is a book and good one at that for the younger reader. the dialogue is right up to minute stuff and both Akex ralfe the two rock musicians talk about the possible fame awaiting them, even better then Coldplay one of them says
i like susie's sense of humour light and upbeat as she chats away. this book has potential in it's genre
BACKED
TOM BYE ' FROM HUGS TO KISSES'
please read and back mine if you can spare a minute . thanks Kathy

Consider reducing the number of exclamation marks by half. Overuse dimishes their effectiveness. Other than that, this is a clever paranormal romance with well developed characters. Crisp dialogue. Vivid writing. Backed.

I love this dialogue! It's quick and fiery. I have no doubt you'll be successful with this. My pleasure to back it!

Amy
Love Match

Hi Kathy, Interesting dialogue in the early chapters and it furthers the story, Alex finally coming out and saying he’s met someone. You’ve made his discomfort with fame believable. Cleo and her sister are fun to read – the conjunction here of mummies and ghosts, her sister going for the paranormal, and the synopsis are fascinating. Again, Cleo’s dedication is well-supported and credible. I love to read about Egyptology and this promises to be a well-written, immersing story. Easily shelved – Katherine (The Swan Bonnet)

Kathy,

I bet you walk around with a 'bounce' in your step. I cannot express how much I love your style. It is full of a delightful fire, yet explicit and detailed. Of course, Egypt is one of my own addictions, so the premise I am wild about. You do it well and noting is boring. Your writing is the kind that makes a reader feel good even when turmoil begins. It emanates hope and overcomeing the odds. It reflects a writer that loved writing the story and was full of passion. The dialogue is strong and colorful. The references to Pop Culture are great....very smart.
Right down to the latte and the 'sexy school marm' Fabulous. Cleo is a fabulous character.
Clearly I love the Story, so if there is something wrong I wouldn't see it.
*****
Good Luck!
I think it is a hit!
Backed!
Sammy Sutton
King Solomon's '13'

I really like what I have read so far. You have crafted a most unique and compelling storyline and your character development of Cleo and Alex is well done. Your imaginative writing sprinkled with humour is a pleasure to read. Backed.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

Great first line. I loved the whole story. Backed, with pleasure.

Carol

This is an awesome story. Full of great characters, and good writing! I want to read more, I think it's setting up to be a heck of a love story. I hope this gets picked up by a publisher soon. It's exactly the kind of thing I read.

Missy

Kathy: I read Chapter 6 and it serves the Chic Lit genre well. Nothing to gig you on there. The short pitch is brilliant but you may want to scale down the long pitch. BACKED!

I can use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

A good read on a slow afternoon. Characters are well drawn, Cleo convinces and her journey draws the ader along. Ghosts are a good draw and this is far from cliched. Well written and entertaining.
Jim Darcy
The Firelord's Crown

Great read. I enjoyed this.

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Very amusing - love 'teaching Macbeth a thing about ambition'. The narrative is vibrant and with the light tone that works best for chick lit. Speaking of Macbeth, have just seen the comment below. Good thing Shakespeare didn't take that view.
You write professionally, with great description and dialogue, with good hooks at the end of each chapter. And Alex is a ghost worthy of falling in love with. Backed. Lynn

Not being a believer, I don't really enjoy stories based on a belief in (or the reality of) ghosts, but the writing in this is so good that one can set aside such an objection and just wallow in the prose.
Particularly the dialogue.
There is still quite a bit of editing to be done - all the usual things, and trivia such as '... sea sawing (seesawing) guts ...' and '... I'm loathe (loth or loath) to make things awkward ...' but these aren't enough to spoil one's enjoyment of the book itself.
I shall back this without any doubts.
RT

Hi Kathy,
Your pitch promises a tantalizing and amusing plot line. I really started to get into this book with the second chapter you posted. The prologue didn't do much for me. The information it contains will be interesting and fill in some blanks later on, but we need to attach to the main character first and hook onto the premise. Once you introduced Cleo things start to roll, and when she encounters the mysterious character with the sense of evil about him on the train platform, well, then we're hooked for good and turning the pages as fast as we can. Backed.
Niobrara Kardnova (Family Irregulars)

Dear Kathy
well I saw your title and i wanted more, intriguing. Loved the short pitch , oh boy i wanted to have more so the long pitch gave it to me a good tease. Suggestion to put paras in the long pitch , this book looks so good a publisher may think the long pitch a little long, just a suggestion though and one that served me well. LOVE IT SO FAR. characters that just pop into my head and want to stay, which is ok for a while. I will carry on reading but till then I want to support your climb to the top, so
BACKED BY ME FOR SURE
If you would take a look at my book , please make ( I hope positive comments) and back it..... that would be much appreciated.... if not that is OK also
VERY best of luck
Denise
The Letter

DEAD ROMANTIC
This is a good story. The ending of the first chapter is dramatic; sets the story in motion as Alex makes a final vow. Cleo is a good main character; she’s likable and becomes sympathetic as she’s begins to see things she doesn’t believe exist. You have a good writing style: a good balance between description and dialogue that makes it easy to read because it’s also moving forward. I’m adding it to my shelf. If you have a moment, would you look at mine (Grain of Salt)? I’m in 8th place but only holding on by my teeth. Burgio

Oh yes - only one beef - heck of a long first chapter. But that's all :)

I was having a browse amongst the new authors and though your genre isn't my usual, I loved the pitch - 'He's young, gorgeous and unfortunately dead.' - it made me laugh out loud (quietly, it's very late here.) So I thought I'd have a look. Then that fist line - 'The day Alex Thorne died got off to a very bad start.' and I loved that, too. I read on - such a good read and I love the imagery - 'his brain swivelled horribly in his skull.' Yup. I was happy to back this, and I don't back everyone new just for the sake of it - only the ones I think have merit. Going to enjoy reading on.
Polly
STONES.

Kathy, Dead Romantic is such a beautiful and original piece, I instantly fell in love with it. Your pitch promises an amazing story and I have backed this book with pleasure. I will return with further comments once I have read further into the story.
Helen
The Last Dream

I love the premise of your novel and I'd buy it based on that. Having said that I find you have a very smooth writing style and a gifted imagination so far! Backed with pleasure.

Liz
The Cheech Room

Love this, great story, competently written with loads of lovely scares and creepiness.keep going, this is fab

I am backing this book on the strength of the read which I found impressive enough to back. The problem is that while my Talent spotter ranking sank below one hundred I have been inundated with requests to read. If you require detailed comments please message me otherwise I was proud to back you and will watch with interest. Cheers for now. BACKED.

I just love the title ;)

Things that go bump in the night. - Great I back it.

Neville (The Secrets Of The Forest)

Thanks guys! I am so new to this so apologies if I don't put the messages in the right places! Am trying to figure it out.

Thanks guys! I am so new to this so apologies if I don't put the messages in the right places! Am trying to figure it out.

Thanks guys! I am so new to this so apologies if I don't put the messages in the right places! Am trying to figure it out.

This really hits the spot! Chick-lit with cute dead guys. Bring it on. Paula Barrett (Cuthbert-how mean is my valley)

Dear Kathy, I love your "ghost" story - was hoping for a different ending - I'm a happily ever after person. :) Good write. :) 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 2 memoir books? Thanks. :) Love, Susie :)

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backed :)
Love, Susie :)