Super-Nature Heroes 444 (formerly known as All Saints' Day)

Patricia,

What a read! You managed to put together - in one single book - every possible topic that troubles humanity nowadays. I cannot but wonder - where does this great talent, imagination, huuuuge deeply feeling heart, enormous vision and so much love pouring from you - where do they ever come from - blooming in such abundance in one woman, named Patricia?

You are not only a conscious writer. You are a brilliant writer.

I am totally hooked, amazed, my jaw dropped, and so here we go: Hello everyone - this is a must read!

Backing with utmost pleasure,
Johanna Kern
Master and the Green-Eyed Hope

I am absolutely spellbound by this story! What a fantastic premise, and your characterization is brilliant - totally engaging and so funny.
There aren't too many books on here that I would care to read through completely, but I would love to read yours. Absolutely wonderful. I am green with envy.
obviously backed
Genevieve

Dear Patricia,
Reading All Saints Day gave me such joy - I have found a kindred soul. Your voice is so unique, intimate and readable. Pure enjoyment. But at the foundation of your story is a profound mission, and this is what thrills me. You have taken a rare approach to bridging the gap in understanding between spiritual groups. You have done it with grace, humor, and mastery. I applaud you and I will read and absorb every word you've uploaded.

Shelved,
Lizzi
(Dionysus)

Joan of Arc and St Francis of Assisi—an interesting pairing. And some superb dialogue:

“Jeanne’s glaring eyes land on her husband’s filthy feet so she scolds him, "I have told you a million times to wash your feet before crawling into bed!"... Jeanne rolls her eyes and snaps, "Please do not give me the speech about all of our animal brothers and sisters. I'm hardly in the mood."...
Francesco's smoldering gaze follows the contours of Jeanne's face. His eyes lock eyes with hers and his whole being trembles with delight. "No, the birds were fine. They enjoy hearing the gospel and a little rain will only make them stronger."
He leans towards his shy wife and he tenderly caresses her face. He bends in for a kiss, but sparks fly out of her delicate mouth. Francesco backs away.
"Not again. I thought we solved this dilemma."”

And one wonders about this author’s state of mind let alone The Maid of Orlean’s:

“She rises from the bed, and like the Knight of Swords, she freezes in a power stance just as Francesco makes his way back into the bedroom. He gawks at his violent wife.
"Madame, put that instrument of death away. It's probably illegal to possess such an object. You had better not let the neighbors see you with it. They already think we are completely insane and you would just give them more evidence to use against us."”

This is a hoot!

“An overstuffed couch swallows Jeanne’s petite body as she pores over a book on saints. She turns to a painting of Saint Catherine of Alexandria suffering the torture of the wheel.
"Ouch! I'm so glad they didn't try that one on me."
She turns to another page featuring Saint Teresa of Àvila in ecstasy as an angel stabs a dagger into her internal organs.
"She was always the dramatic type. Even Meryl Streep couldn't pull that one off."”

A very original piece and funny to boot:

“Jeanne climbs into bed. She reaches out to embrace her partner, but sparks fly out of her mouth. She backs away and sulks.
"I think this is an unjust situation. We are no longer celibate saints and what's wrong with experiencing a little bit of affection?"”

Whether it will cause offence I know not. I do know that it is not intended to and that this author is highly educated and knowledgeable of what she speaks:

“Where's your faith now Jeanne?... "My faith went up in flames during the fifteenth century."
"Dying of leprosy was no picnic either. And you try dealing with Christ's stigmata."”

Impossible not to enjoy this read:

“"How did you handle the sex issue when you were a young maiden in France in battle with all those men?" Francesco’s massages Jeanne’s overly tense shoulders.
"Oh, it really wasn't too much of a problem. The angels took care of that. It's true I was a young beauty among all those crass men, but they kept their hands off me."
Francesco relates, "It wasn't easy for me. As you probably know, I was in love with Clare and she was in love with me too. However, she lived to be a nun and I would have never given into sexual passion. Besides, I found her love as gentle as a deer. She wasn't made for carnal desires. Not then and not now."”

Shelved.

Thanks for the blessing.
This is priceless, well written, smart, and very funny.
David Zax.
(Extremadura)

This is a wonderful book - writing spot on and funny - yet covering so many social issues. Backed with great pleasure.
Vall
Midwyf

Clever premise. You provide us a quirky comedic fantasy with an intelligent, thought provoking plot and fascinating characters. Rich imagery. Hilarious wit. Polished writing. Backed.

Thanks so much for your backing. I have also backed your wondeful book. I love the humour in your pitch which attracted me to read more. Great premise and very well written. I too recieved many songs from spirit. Many had a celtic ring to them, and several others were for my book Thomas Fairchild.
Eunice.

Hi Patricia ...

This is certainly well written. To turn Saints into superheros is a well thought out concept. I love the tongue in cheek dialogue and good characters who are at the same time believable. Pitches are good and draw the reader in. 'Backed'. Regards ... Duncan.

very entertaining religious satire


Lynne Ellison

The Green Bronze Mirror

Now this is truly original, inspired, and amusing. The present tense voice always put me off a little...but that's just me. Was this used because you will transitioning back into the past frequently and wanted to have a clear voice for the past and the here and now?

I really enjoyed how you revealed the opening characters. Jeane's fiery pyre lips and Francesco's perpetual Pig-Pen dust cloud.

I was a little confused by why at this particular moment they chose to begin investigating their odd return to the mortal coil...perhaps I missed something. Othewise I think you need some catalyst to get them moving besides idle curiousity.

All in all, however, this is just really exceptional in its premise and execution. Great job!

Eric

Most excellent! The premise hooked me in and the story doesn't disappoint - this is comedy at its finest, with lashings of intrigue and a compelling plot - well done you - Backed!
Diane
Good Blood

You put a smile on my face with this. I love the sense of humour behind it all.
The writing maintains the perfect atmosphere for the wit withhout beating the funnybone until its rare, a rare gift.
Backed with delight.

Patricia,

This is a great "what if" story. Thanks to your concept, you're able to comment on and explore so much, and still contain it very well. This is a great example of literary creativity, and I'm very curious to see where you take this story.

Nice work! Backed! Looking forward to your thoughts on Head Games!

Kevin Alex Baker
Head Games

All saints day

Fab piece of writing this is a real one off. The comedy that it conjures up, I just love the cast and characters and your cover catches us unaware as it looks like it’s a historical book – that could go either way for you. Hope this makes it to the ED’s desk



Amelia



A Date in the Diary – please take a look

All saints day



Fab piece of writing this is a real one off. The comedy that it conjures up, I just love the cast and characters and your cover catches us unaware as it looks like it’s a historical book – that could go either way for you. Hope this makes it to the ED’s desk



Amelia



A Date in the Diary – please take a look

All saints day



Fab piece of writing this is a real one off. The comedy that it conjures up, I just love the cast and characters and your cover catches us unaware as it looks like it’s a historical book – that could go either way for you. Hope this makes it to the ED’s desk



Amelia



A Date in the Diary – please take a look

What a great start to what promises to be a great story. I must return for more! Gordon - The Harpist of Madrid

Dear Patricia Herlevi,

I am backing All Saints' Day with the hope that it will lead others to a deep spiritual discovery of the lives of the saints.

Best wishes.

Your sister in Francis and all the saints,

GK Stritch
CBGB Was My High School
(a true story of conversion)

What a marvelous idea. You bring these characters to life and I just ache with their difficulties. This needs promotion--this should be going up the ranks!
Barbara

I would like to thank all the readers who recently left comments and backed All Saints' Day. I'm still healing my back and I realize that I won't be able to spend much time on this site in the future. I will read what grabs my attention in the genres mentioned in my profile. If your novel is written in one of those genres, feel free to contact me. But my reading time is now limited so I'll do my best to get to it. Reminder, I don't read the darker books--not exactly good for my health and well-being and I'm in the process of healing myself.

Thank you for understanding.

Patricia

every now and again you come across a real gem on authonomy and this is one of the. Your premis is astounding and I am in an English expression 'Gob smacked' Its a sheer delight to read, the tounge in cheek humour pouring through, a cast of charachters to die for. This is a definate for the desk. I think I may pop you back to W/L so that I can read more.

Wilma1

Knowing Liam Riley - I hope you like it

By far the most original thing I've read here in a long time. Comic to be sure, but I was aware while reading that your cleverness isn't the shallow sort. I'm quite sure you've got something under your sleeves, some themes that will sneak up on your readers when they least expect it. The writing is fabulous--punchy dialogue, great description. Please let me know when you have published this. I can think of 20 or so readers off the top of my head, particularly the several Catholics in my book club, all of varying levels of lapsed practice, all of whom would think this was a hoot. Loved this.

---Mary
The Qualities of Wood

I laughed a lot at the antics of the saints. A wonderfully amusing and original take. Bravo.
Backed with pleasure,
Barry
LITTLE KRISNA AND THE BIHAR BOYS

A probably unique, fascinating and entertaining concept, and surprisingly irreverent given what you say about yourself and your beliefs. Without your biog I would have read this as a wonderfully wry send-up of religion, an accomplished piece of magic realist fiction. Best of luck with this. Nathan

A probably unique, fascinating and entertaining concept, and surprisingly irreverent given what you say about yourself and your beliefs. Without your biog I would have read this as a wonderfully wry send-up of religion, a clever piece of magic realist fiction. Best of luck with this. Nathan

Dear Patricia --

We can't top the praise you've received so far but can only add our voices to the chorus. We are impressed by the balance you've achieved in binding the icons of the past to the problems of the present with breathtaking insight. We were left feeling that the old adage is true: the more things change, the more they stay the same -- and with it came a stunning sense of hope. Thank you for that and for a tremendous story. Backed, of course. -- Delhui, The Long Black Veil

You had me at your pitch. But as I got on with the book, I simply could not get enough of it. Your writing displays great skill, beauty and humor all wrapped into one. But the true strength of your book is your original storyline. Going on my WL so I can read more.

hello PATRICIA ' ALL SAINTS DAY'
I'm finding this read to be a very creative story, you have great talent and it comes out in this book.
It's so beautifully told, interesting and funny as the saints talk as they solve the problems of modern day living and in turn coming to grips with the situation themselves.
well done Patricia. backed.
TOM BYE 'FROM HUGS TO KISSES'

What a delightful and inventive storyline. I love the way your saints are put into modern day working environments and lifestyles. I envy your imagination...
I am hoping to read more of this later, but if I don't comment again please be assured that I find the work flows well and you write without belittling the saints or being sacriligious. Nicely done. Backed!
Millie
Crown of Thorns

Valley Woman:

This is well written and a very unique spin on reincarnation, and the plight of planet earth. It's quite creative, I might add; if only these characters could bring peace to our planet, solving all that ails it -- especially in lieu of the recent oil spill. Backed.

Ida L. (Silent Storm)

Unusual, unique, compelling! How many more adjectives can I come up with to describe your upheaval of religious thinking. Cudos and Backed.

I hope you will give mine a read and back it if you like it.

Best,
Robert
Golden Conspiracy

Thanks Johanna.

That outpouring of love comes from the saints. I'm serious when I say this. My job was to sit down with a pen and paper. Most of that novel came from the saints. And it was a pleasure to feel their love flow through me as I wrote the book. I could have never wrote my first novel if Saint Francis of Assisi had not shown up at a crucial turning point in my life, 2003, which is also the year of many wonderful cosmic events that took place on this planet.

I'm not Christian, wasn't raised Catholic, had very little prior knowledge about saints, and have never stepped foot in Manhattan. But the saints chose me for whatever reason and who wouldn't feel humbled by that kind of experience? I owe it to the saints to publish this novel.

Patricia

Patricia,

What a read! You managed to put together - in one single book - every possible topic that troubles humanity nowadays. I cannot but wonder - where does this great talent, imagination, huuuuge deeply feeling heart, enormous vision and so much love pouring from you - where do they ever come from - blooming in such abundance in one woman, named Patricia?

You are not only a conscious writer. You are a brilliant writer.

I am totally hooked, amazed, my jaw dropped, and so here we go: Hello everyone - this is a must read!

Backing with utmost pleasure,
Johanna Kern
Master and the Green-Eyed Hope

Patricia,

What a read! You managed to put together - in one single book - every possible topic that troubles humanity nowadays. I cannot but wonder - where does this great talent, imagination, huuuuge deeply feeling heart, enormous vision and so much love pouring from you - where do they ever come from - blooming in such abundance in one woman, named Patricia?

You are not only a conscious writer. You are a brilliant writer.

I am totally hooked, amazed, my jaw dropped, and so here we go: Hello everyone - this is a must read!

Backing with utmost pleasure,
Johanna Kern
Master and the Green-Eyed Hope

There is a lot of potential in this story. Your dialogue is great and your humor is evident. Best of luck with this book. I appreciate your support of December Gold.

Seriously brilliant, What a bloody imagination! Love this and desperately want to see this as a movie. Hope this gets the backings it deserves. Keep going.

Hey there :-)
Nice consistancy, chapter to chapter. Yes, it takes me awhile - which we could print out the novel, as I rather not read on a computer screen. Guess I'll just have to buy your book when it comes out. :-) Meantime, enjoying your story.

jim

Get it? ..."Jeanne's old flames...waits consummation." Just one example. This is a tremendously witty story that uses words in a refreshingly sophisticated manner. You sure know your saints! BACKED -Elizabeth Wolfe (Memories of Glory)

Cleverly done and most unusual...backed for now...
Stewart

Hi Patricia! What a delightful read. I could learn a lot from you when it comes to description! What a cool, free flowing story. And you've some pretty cute dialogue in there! :-)

blessings,
jim

You have an interesting premise, not what I expected--and the writing flows nicely as well. I wish you the best of luck with it.



blueboy

Hi Patricia,
Well, Not at all what I was expecting, was a very pleasant surprise. Highly original.
I love your humor, unleashing saints on the modern world, what a wonderful idea!
Njoyed *moods and expressions*

Hi Patricia,

I have backed your book because I was hooked by the pitch, loved the introduction and read on. How much more I read depends on time and commitment.

Enjoy everything and good luck.

Rusty Bernard
Psychiatric Evaluation

This is highly original, I'm just loving it. What is most appelaing is the idea of the saints living and dealing with today's world that too in manhattan. You have mixed the old and new world, their contexts very well. Your characters and their portrayal and combination is simply brilliant. I am dialogue envy, you do dialogue with such smart humor. Well done, this is very entertaining. Loved the pitch and loved the stunning cover.
Backed earlier and I will most ceratinly buy this when published.
Rakhi (Sir William...)

Amazing, good luck with it. Backed with pleasure. E.Loraine Royal Blood Chronicles book one

Dear Patricia, I love the mayhem in you story, but sure wouldn't want to be there for the anti-christ. :) Before I began to read your book, I was prepared by your recap/pitch,which was very well done. :) Your story is good because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm "backing" your book: When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved...authonomy. :) Please "back" my TWO memoir books, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & my completed memoir unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which tells at the end, my illness now & 6th abusive marriage." Thanks, Susie :)
p.s. Remember: Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs. :)

In my novel The Virgin is suggesting that Francesco and Jeanne have a child without the sexual act. This signifies to me, in my own interpretation (I'm not a Catholic or a Christian), an Immaculate Conception.

A colleague of mine had told me about scientific evidence of women giving birth without the sexual act. These women were born with an egg of a twin that eventually developed into a child. So in this research a possible conclusion for "Immaculate Conception" was that the Virgin gave birth to a daughter and not a son. So that would mean Jesus was not born through immaculate conception. But it is possible that Mary Magadalene was, but not by Mother Mary. It's too bad I don't have access to this information. I don't know where my colleague read it (magazine, journal, book). I don't even know that it is true. But since my book is fiction and since I have a wild imagination, I came up with my own version of immaculate conception. And it is intended as humor and not to be taken seriously.

Patricia
This is a very splendid book. I have one small cavil, as follows:
Just before the end of (your) section 8, (Authonomy Chapter 4.) you write: "And if you wish to have children, then we can set up an Immaculate Conception appointment."
This is surely confusing the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception with the conception of Jesus by a virgin. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception is that Mary was conceived free of sin (immaculate = without spots, spotless), and is nothing to do with the conception of a child by a virgin ...... so an "Immaculate Conception appointment" would not help Jeanne!
I hope that I am not the tenth person to point this out.
Best wishes for your super book.
Roger Thurling
(atheist)

Patricia
This is a very splendid book. I have one small cavil, as follows:
Just before the end of (your) section 8, (Authonomy Chapter 4.) you write: "And if you wish to have children, then we can set up an Immaculate Conception appointment."
This is surely confusing the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception with the conception of Jesus by a virgin. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception is that Mary was conceived free of sin (immaculate = without spots, spotless), and is nothing to do with the conception of a child by a virgin ...... so an "Immaculate Conception appointment" would not help Jeanne!
I hope that I am not the tenth person to point this out.
Best wishes for your super book.
Roger Thurling
(atheist)

What a premise...and how wonderfully crafted!!
Backed with pleasure! Good Luck!!
A look at Sicilian Shadows would be greatly appreciated.
Frank.
If you back my work, you may also want to approach BJD (a big supporter of Sicilian Shadows) for a further possible backing of your book
Could you also have a read (if you haven't done so) of 'Moonbeam Highway' by Tim Chambers, a wonderful book that at present sits on the Ed's desk.

Ah oui, the chapter with Saints Catherine and Jeanne with the leopards was inspired by the Katherine Hepburn movie, "Bringing up Baby," just in case you should ask.

Saint Catherine of Alexandria helps Jeanne d'Arc with her moon cycle and other new chapters uploaded for All Saints' Day. Under Authonomy chapter 10. It only gets funnier...

"Thank The Goddess for the crackers!" I've dipped in and out of this through various chapters and found it delightful! Your imagination is bouncing off the walls!

This is so original and a delight to read. You weave history, humour, humility and the hereafter into a story and not one seam shows.
Some of the sentences are quite delicious and you clearly possess a sharp wit. It is beyond me to contemplate how magical your imagination is but this indeed is an amazing tribute to it.
Such fun and beautifully written. You deliver a serious message about the world as it stand today but entertain as you do so. How could I not back?
One teeny thought. The only time I stumbled was at the very beginning. Would this sentence read better as 'her long red gown, caught on a breeze sailed out behind her.' The 'and' seemed a tad clumsy but only my opinion of course. Margaret.

Impossible not to love this! Your imagination is untouchable and I have laughed myself silly. What an amazing idea. This is priceless!

Case (Revelation)