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Twisted Tales: A Man Walks Out Of A Bar by J. Mayerson Brown – Between the Beats
Twisted Tales: A Man Walks Out Of A Bar by J. Mayerson Brown – Between the Beats
My review of the first story in this excellent anthology.
My review of the first story in this excellent anthology.
Friday, March 18, 2016
TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns (Various Authors) – Between the Beats
TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns (Various Authors) – Between the Beats
New Anthology of International Authors! Check out my short horror story "Old Habits". Link to get a FREE e-COPY!
New Anthology of International Authors! Check out my short horror story "Old Habits". Link to get a FREE e-COPY!
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
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My 2015 Top Indie Book Picks | Between the Beats
My 2015 Top Indie Book Picks | Between the Beats
My 2015 Top
Book Picks
Book Picks
I have read
an amazing number of indie books this year. When I looked back at my reviews I
was surprised. The realization I had read so many started me thinking about the
ones I remembered. I decided to make a list of the ones I liked the most.
an amazing number of indie books this year. When I looked back at my reviews I
was surprised. The realization I had read so many started me thinking about the
ones I remembered. I decided to make a list of the ones I liked the most.
You will
probably notice a paucity of “romance” novels. This may puzzle you since the
books I write are romantic thrillers. If you look closely you will see that
many of these books fit into more than one category and quite a few are romances
as well as their main listings.
probably notice a paucity of “romance” novels. This may puzzle you since the
books I write are romantic thrillers. If you look closely you will see that
many of these books fit into more than one category and quite a few are romances
as well as their main listings.
I do hope
you will take the time to check out some if not all of these fine reads. Indie
authors do not have the benefit of large publishing houses to fund their
promotions. These hard working writers toil at their craft because they have
stories to tell. Then they are forced to take time away from their first love,
spinning yarns, to plod through the often messy and always time consuming work
of promoting their books. Indie writers rely on reviews. It’s only through their
reviews that they get any recognition and sometimes the feedback that empowers
them to hone their craft. (We count our reviews more than we count the dollars
and cents we make. Believe me when I say we are not in it for the money.)
you will take the time to check out some if not all of these fine reads. Indie
authors do not have the benefit of large publishing houses to fund their
promotions. These hard working writers toil at their craft because they have
stories to tell. Then they are forced to take time away from their first love,
spinning yarns, to plod through the often messy and always time consuming work
of promoting their books. Indie writers rely on reviews. It’s only through their
reviews that they get any recognition and sometimes the feedback that empowers
them to hone their craft. (We count our reviews more than we count the dollars
and cents we make. Believe me when I say we are not in it for the money.)
Many indie
writers have full time jobs or full time families that they care for in
addition to writing. They carve out what little spare they have, jealously
devoting short hours to writing and promoting. There is nothing particularly
glamorous about the work. The reward is the positive review; the one where a
reader “gets it”.
writers have full time jobs or full time families that they care for in
addition to writing. They carve out what little spare they have, jealously
devoting short hours to writing and promoting. There is nothing particularly
glamorous about the work. The reward is the positive review; the one where a
reader “gets it”.
So here they are; my favorite books of 2015. I
have not added my books to the list. That doesn’t mean they are not among my
favorites. In fact they rate pretty high on the list. If I didn’t love them, I
would not have written them. This isn’t about me. This about those who share my
dream of sharing good stories with a receptive and appreciative audience.
have not added my books to the list. That doesn’t mean they are not among my
favorites. In fact they rate pretty high on the list. If I didn’t love them, I
would not have written them. This isn’t about me. This about those who share my
dream of sharing good stories with a receptive and appreciative audience.
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Nothing Is Ever Forever (The Phoenix Series Book 3) by Ted Tayler | Between the Beats
Nothing Is Ever Forever (The Phoenix Series Book 3) by Ted Tayler | Between the Beats
Nothing Is Ever Forever (The Phoenix Book 3)
This latest book in the Phoenix series once again shows Ted Tayler’s skill at creating a thrill packed story of terrorism. His ability to weave recent events into a taut tale of good guys versus bad guys is unsurpassed.
In Nothing Is Ever Forever Phoenix and the Olympus Project are faced with another high priority assignment. I didn’t think Tayler could top the action surrounding the London Olympics but he has. Now the terrorists are poised to strike directly at the British monarchy and it will take all the skills of Phoenix and his associates to stop them.
Tayler’s insights into the operations of ISIS and British security are phenomenal. He sets the tone early on and the tension builds beautifully. There is less of the romance between the beautiful and capable Athena and our hero in this book. But Tayler is smart enough to remind us she is there and electricity still flows between these two. Following through on hints in earlier books Erebus moves toward retirement and naming Athena as his successor. Some new characters are introduced and old characters revived.
While the talents of the Olympus Project and the terrorists well designed plans are the focus of the book, the real life experiences of the characters are never neglected. Tayler is able to give his characters substance and genuine identities. These aren’t simply “soldiers” in a war of terror; these are people who have ordinary lives filled with love, pain, and uncertainty.
I particularly enjoy the progression of Phoenix during the course of the books. He matures as his involvement with the Project is solidified. Tayler’s proficiency as a writer also develops positively in each succeeding book.
If you have read either of the earlier “Phoenix” books you are certain to enjoy this one. While it can be read as a standalone story, the experience will be even more enjoyable if you read the series in order. At any rate, be prepared to stay up all night to reach the dramatic conclusion of this brilliant part three of The Phoenixseries.
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