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Sandy Samson

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Sandy Samson lives in the mountains of north-east Pennsylvania. Five dogs and a delightful wife brighten his life. Marauding deer, woodchucks, and the occasional bear keep him from falling into the trap of excess happiness. When he's not writing computer programs to pay the bills, he writes fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal romance.

Please visit him at: www.SandySamson.com

BREAKING NEWS! I just learned that my first full-length novel, Red Dust and Bones, is scheduled for print release soon. Because it weighs in at 150,000 words, I didn't think any publisher would touch it. But a small press (Purple Sword Press) loved it and gave me a contract. It's already available on Kindle and other popular electronic media.

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The Springfield Curse

Sandy Samson

A bizarre death baffles police until a recovering addict new to town comes forward with a chilling tale of murder by witchcraft seventy years ago.


All Ailish O’Donnel wants is to escape her old life of drugs and abusive boyfriends. But the macabre death of a bed-ridden invalid bears an uncanny resemblance to a murder witnessed by her grandmother seventy years ago. When the police scoff at her tale of dark magic and demonic curses, she embarks on an obsessive quest to discover what really caused a man to burst into flames and die in his bed.

This novel is completely outlined, with the writing well underway. However, I would like comments on the personalities of the main characters before I continue. I have a very thick skin, so please be honest.

 

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I write women's adventure. Men, fear not, I do not drown my heroine's....

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I wrote 576 days ago

Ida - I'm traveling and have just a few moments of internet time. I'll dash off a couple of quick comments. You have a great gift for telling an exciting story. The police raid of the clinic was captivating. I do suggest that you omit the prologue. Most agents and publishers hate prologues.... view book

I wrote 576 days ago

Hi Peter. I'm not able to spend much time on Authonomy lately due to job and traveling. But I just dropped in and, per your request, took a quick look at your first chapter. This is a style that I do not normally read, so I am going to refrain from saying much. I am simply not qualified to rev... view book

I wrote 591 days ago

Hi Sue. I am so incredibly busy with my job that I have to take a month or two off from writing and reviewing. I would love to take the time to give this a proper review, but I have to get to work. But since you encouraged me to reciprocate, I'll say a couple of quick things. This opening is c... view book

I wrote 609 days ago

Hi Francesco. Due to pressing job duties, I don't have time to do a proper review. However, I'll mention a few quick things about your pitch and the beginning of your novel. I know this is minor, but your pitch contains numerous comma errors. This is not a huge problem, but because agents and ... view book

I wrote 620 days ago

Hi Robert. Here are a few comments for you: >> A slow creeping fear will slip under your subconscious gripping your emotions that does not stop just because you put the book down. << This first line from your pitch is the classic incorrect approach. This line attempts to TELL the reader how ... view book

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