If you haven’t yet met Joylene Nowell Butler online, you should. She is a delightful person, wonderful author (Dead Witness, and Broken But Not Dead), and marvelous blogger. Her blog is a great site to browse. She posts gorgeous photos of Cluculz Lake in Canada. She offers valuable information such as how to beat writer’s block. She often has guests on her blog, other authors you either know or want to know, such as A.F. Stewart, who talked about the 5 best ways to promote your books on a budget during her latest visit.
And she writes insightful book reviews. She says, among other lovely remarks, that my novel “Daughter Am I is a character-driven page-turner. Every person has a distinct and endearing voice. Their very persona jump off the page. Even the character of cold-blooded killer Iron Sam comes alive in a way most writers can only dream of creating. The dialogue is sharp and concise and very believable. The descriptions are familiar, yet crisp and original. The prose are smooth and straightforward, and not once did Miss Bertram use terms or language that pulled me out of the story. I was her captive audience for three days. I could have read it faster, but frankly, I didn’t want to say goodbye to these wonderful characters. ” (Read the entire post here: Review of Daughter Am I. Be sure to read the comments! I got such a kick out of seeing people talk about my book.)
How can you not like someone who loves your book? You can find Joylene at her blog, A MOMENT AT A TIME ON CLUCULZ LAKE. Tell her Pat sent you.
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August 19, 2011 at 5:23 am
What a fabulous review! Those are the words we tuck into our hearts as we keep writing. Congrats!
August 19, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Wow, I’m blushing. What a thoughtful blog, Pat. You are too kind but greatly appreciated. I meant every word of my review. “Daughter Am I” is an awesome read. I had this image of Richard Dreyfuss as Happy. Reese Witherspoon would make a perfect Mary.
August 22, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Nice review. Nice to see more people seeing your book.