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NOTE: NOT ABLE TO SWAP READS at the moment... Very sorry, but working on completing my novel so don't want to waste your time. If I do read your work I promise to do so carefully and write you a sincere and thoughtful comment.I'm hard at work completing The Birch Egg, my first novel. Part ghost story, part fairy tale, the novel is set in the years leading up to and during the Russian Revolution.I am an American living in Southern California with a background in the music industry. The basic themes I am interested in exploring are fairly simple: humanistic, nuanced ethical and moral questions with no simple answers. Aesthetically, my writing interests are varied; my next novel is set in contemporary Los Angeles and is really, really hip and cool. I swear.
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The first chapter is lovely, very nice segue/instigating event into this wartime thriller. I must say I was struck at the importance the letter must carry, and Pavel's knowledge of that, because he seems very willing to thrust himself in harm's way simply to deliver it. Anyhow shelved for certain;... view book
Robert - Lines of Control is great - very well written and deservedly on its way to the editor's desk. I read four chapters and would definitely read more. Because the novel is complete and so well-structured, I'm going to give you a few minor nits on chap. 1 with the intent of helping you a bit. ... view book
This is terrific. Immediately pulled me in. The bit with the Cuban and the knee was related expertly - very matter-of-factly which is far more powerful than over-the-top as is so often the case. My nit: your main character is Detective Jon Eamon. He needs to be central in the pitch; we only lea... view book
Mrs. Malaprop would love your title. I generally don't like the genre 'chick lit' because I think good literature is universal - this is not chick lit! This is wonderful - you are writing with sharp, contemporary characters to explore some very complex issues. I would really enjoy discovering Vie... view book
I have always suspected demons lurking behind the political machinery, this novel affirms I am right! Just kidding... This is very well written, polished, tightly edited, great job. The premise is unique and the contrast between demon and young woman allows a wide emotional/textural palette. Ell... view book