I never really intended on a sequel, but I've realized that I left a lot of stuff open ended. I like to let people guess...but that has made me think of revisiting it one day.
If I could ask you a big favor cubBEE, could you do an amazon review pretty please with sugar on top??
I never really intended on a sequel, but I've realized that I left a lot of stuff open ended. I like to let people guess...but that has made me think of revisiting it one day.
If I could ask you a big favor cubBEE, could you do an amazon review pretty please with sugar on top??
Sure thing, Jonny. No problem. It will be my first Amazon review too.
I never really intended on a sequel, but I've realized that I left a lot of stuff open ended. I like to let people guess...but that has made me think of revisiting it one day.
If I could ask you a big favor cubBEE, could you do an amazon review pretty please with sugar on top??
Fantasy/Fiction/Music/Romance... it's tough buddy, you covered a lot genre's.
Yeah I know. I'm having a hard time being specific. I'm submitting the book to a bunch of review sites, magazines, stores, etc, and they all want to know what genre.
So, I received a review from a blogger. http://hinesandbigham.wordpress.com/
She also emailed me to explain -- She liked the story and characters, but grammar and punctuation problems resulted in 3 out of 5 stars. Not bad I guess.. but perhaps I should've hired a professional editor. :fp:
Here's what she said:
"This book is set in the fun an entertaining Key West. The atmosphere is perfect for the main character, Jonny. He thrives in the “party-goers paradise”. As a single man he lives the bachelor’s dream: sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll. Until a woman walks into his life and everything changes. Leila brings out a side of him that he’s never known. His bioluminescence side.
The beginning is extremely slow and I kept asking myself, “Where is what I’m reading leading to,” but it eventually gets there. The storyline has a unique mix of friendships, romance, and science. The characters and their personalities come alive, and they mostly stay true to the nature of the story.
The unique bioluminescence aspect is intriguing and keeps you reading.
My Favorite “Secondary” Character: Booker – he is interesting with a lot of character. I love the way he takes care of Jonny and his natural ability to turn any situation into a pleasant one.
My Favorite Part: Jonny and Leila’s first fishing trip. It was downright magical.
That's Cool, personally i liked the first and third acts the best.
Oh and hey i had a thought, that short story at the end of the poems book, thats guy should have a cameo if there's a sequel. open for the band or something.
That's Cool, personally i liked the first and third acts the best.
Oh and hey i had a thought, that short story at the end of the poems book, thats guy should have a cameo if there's a sequel. open for the band or something.
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Great read, Jonny. Fun and fast moving. Finished it last week and enjoyed it quite a bit. My only minor criticism would be, yes, hire a professional editor- there were a few little spots that needed touching up. But that didn't get in the way of enjoying the book and besides, I should talk- if I ever write anything that long an editor will be absolutely essential.*
AND I have a copy signed by the author!
Nicely done and hoping for more in the future!
*I actually am working on an anthology of my many years of writing little vignettes and poems which my step-daughter will edit for me. She did a fine job editing a book about the history of Placerville, CA written and compile by Nancy Dunk of The Bookery: http://thebookeryplacerville.blogspot.c ... untry.html
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Great read, Jonny. Fun and fast moving. Finished it last week and enjoyed it quite a bit. My only minor criticism would be, yes, hire a professional editor- there were a few little spots that needed touching up. But that didn't get in the way of enjoying the book and besides, I should talk- if I ever write anything that long an editor will be absolutely essential.*
AND I have a copy signed by the author!
Nicely done and hoping for more in the future!
*I actually am working on an anthology of my many years of writing little vignettes and poems which my step-daughter will edit for me. She did a fine job editing a book about the history of Placerville, CA written and compile by Nancy Dunk of The Bookery: http://thebookeryplacerville.blogspot.c ... untry.html
Thanks so much Brian!
Yes, I think the next time around I will hire an editor. I went through the book twice, editing to the point that I almost went crazy.
I had my mother, who is a high school English teacher, edit it also. And, my wife, who is excellent with grammar di a one time through... but its just not easy to catch everything in 72,000 words!
Best of luck finishing yours Brian! and when it is complete, I expect a signed copy too.
(Ps-Can I hire your step-daughter the next time around?)
Great read, Jonny. Fun and fast moving. Finished it last week and enjoyed it quite a bit. My only minor criticism would be, yes, hire a professional editor- there were a few little spots that needed touching up. But that didn't get in the way of enjoying the book and besides, I should talk- if I ever write anything that long an editor will be absolutely essential.*
AND I have a copy signed by the author!
Nicely done and hoping for more in the future!
*I actually am working on an anthology of my many years of writing little vignettes and poems which my step-daughter will edit for me. She did a fine job editing a book about the history of Placerville, CA written and compile by Nancy Dunk of The Bookery: http://thebookeryplacerville.blogspot.c ... untry.html
Thanks so much Brian!
Yes, I think the next time around I will hire an editor. I went through the book twice, editing to the point that I almost went crazy.
I had my mother, who is a high school English teacher, edit it also. And, my wife, who is excellent with grammar di a one time through... but its just not easy to catch everything in 72,000 words!
Best of luck finishing yours Brian! and when it is complete, I expect a signed copy too.
(Ps-Can I hire your step-daughter the next time around?)
When you get to that point, let me know. She really is good. She caught so many of the errors from all who contributed to Nancy's book that we jokingly say she wrote it. She learned a lot by attending an editors conference in Chicago last year.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
(Ps-Can I hire your step-daughter the next time around?)
When you get to that point, let me know. She really is good. She caught so many of the errors from all who contributed to Nancy's book that we jokingly say she wrote it. She learned a lot by attending an editors conference in Chicago last year.
Excellent! I'm about 40 pages into my next one...I will (hopefully) remember this conversation 6-8 months from now and maybe she'd be willing t o work with me, (if I can afford it)..
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Thanks cubBEE!!
I wish I was still lost tin that world too!
I've always been a fan of trilogies. Just sayin'
Those too.
I never really intended on a sequel, but I've realized that I left a lot of stuff open ended. I like to let people guess...but that has made me think of revisiting it one day.
If I could ask you a big favor cubBEE, could you do an amazon review pretty please with sugar on top??
Sure thing, Jonny. No problem. It will be my first Amazon review too.
EDIT: Did it
And CubBEE!
::sarcastic comment removed after better judgement wins::
Do not start censoring yourself NOW!
This isnt just a lame bump either... I have a question.
For those of you that have read the book (or are currently reading it), what GENRE would you say it falls under?
Thanks!
Fantasy/Fiction/Music/Romance... it's tough buddy, you covered a lot genre's.
Yeah I know. I'm having a hard time being specific. I'm submitting the book to a bunch of review sites, magazines, stores, etc, and they all want to know what genre.
She also emailed me to explain -- She liked the story and characters, but grammar and punctuation problems resulted in 3 out of 5 stars. Not bad I guess.. but perhaps I should've hired a professional editor. :fp:
Here's what she said:
"This book is set in the fun an entertaining Key West. The atmosphere is perfect for the main character, Jonny. He thrives in the “party-goers paradise”. As a single man he lives the bachelor’s dream: sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll. Until a woman walks into his life and everything changes. Leila brings out a side of him that he’s never known. His bioluminescence side.
The beginning is extremely slow and I kept asking myself, “Where is what I’m reading leading to,” but it eventually gets there. The storyline has a unique mix of friendships, romance, and science. The characters and their personalities come alive, and they mostly stay true to the nature of the story.
The unique bioluminescence aspect is intriguing and keeps you reading.
My Favorite “Secondary” Character: Booker – he is interesting with a lot of character. I love the way he takes care of Jonny and his natural ability to turn any situation into a pleasant one.
My Favorite Part: Jonny and Leila’s first fishing trip. It was downright magical.
Overall, I give this book 3 stars."
Oh and hey i had a thought, that short story at the end of the poems book, thats guy should have a cameo if there's a sequel. open for the band or something.
That is a great idea!
I love intermingling worlds...
AND I have a copy signed by the author!
Nicely done and hoping for more in the future!
*I actually am working on an anthology of my many years of writing little vignettes and poems which my step-daughter will edit for me. She did a fine job editing a book about the history of Placerville, CA written and compile by Nancy Dunk of The Bookery: http://thebookeryplacerville.blogspot.c ... untry.html
Thanks so much Brian!
Yes, I think the next time around I will hire an editor. I went through the book twice, editing to the point that I almost went crazy.
I had my mother, who is a high school English teacher, edit it also. And, my wife, who is excellent with grammar di a one time through... but its just not easy to catch everything in 72,000 words!
Best of luck finishing yours Brian! and when it is complete, I expect a signed copy too.
(Ps-Can I hire your step-daughter the next time around?)
When you get to that point, let me know. She really is good. She caught so many of the errors from all who contributed to Nancy's book that we jokingly say she wrote it. She learned a lot by attending an editors conference in Chicago last year.
Excellent! I'm about 40 pages into my next one...I will (hopefully) remember this conversation 6-8 months from now and maybe she'd be willing t o work with me, (if I can afford it)..