The Ears Have Eyes~ Review of AudioDropCentral.com
- Can you feel the beat? With Audiodrop you can see it!
Last month Angry Viking Productions launched a new audio entertainment site called AudioDropCentral.com. This isn’t your mama’s books-on-tape site. AudioDrops™ are short-form dramatic audio presentations with full casts, immersive sound effects, original scores and engaging stories. You can actually follow series in genres such as westerns, science fiction, superheroes, drama and comedy. All of the stories are told in a quarter of an hour.
For those of you who have to travel underground like me, Audiodrops (which are just 89 cents) are downloads like iTunes. When you purchase them you are sent a link where you can download them to your computer or device. Another great part is that they all come in one compressed file, so if you buy five, you only get one file to download and the link is good for thirty days.
So you would need to “load” your device much the same way you would with iTunes and be able to listen to them on the subway. Just be careful with the 3D sound effects you’re sure to be swept into the story and just may miss your stop!
Get your head up. Visit AudioDropsCentral.com to sign up.
J*
Book Review~Bittersweet Revenge
I just finished reading Monroe Scott’s Bittersweet Revenge this weekend. It’s a quick read, a novella at about 26K words. The plot makes up for the brevity. If you didn’t gather the premise of the book is revenge. something that I’ve recently become a fan of with my Sundays being spent watching Revenge on ABC.
But the book is more along the lines of Fatal Attraction, 50 Shades of Grey and Basic Instinct. Very twisted. Speaking of twisted the plot has a big one at the end of the book which will leave you morally satisfied.
Alison and Rick’s relationship begins innocently enough especially given the fact they were introduced by a mutual friend. Your friends may miss the mark on compatibility but you expect them to atleast keep the crazies away from you. No such luck for Rick. But I have to say his behavior and treatment of Alison does call for a bit of payback.
But does Alison go a little too far? I’ll let you be the judge.
Book Review~ Elsa
Christina Ricci in The Man Who Cried
Elsa by Simon Gandossi reminded me of Anne Frank and The Man Who Cried. I could definitely see Christina Ricci playing Elsa Baum, a Jewish woman who finds love with the daughter of her enemy.
Tragic and beautiful is how I would describe this story of hope, pain, love, and endings. A very accurate historical novel that doesn’t lecture but rather enlightens.
To quote the character:
“I don’t want my story to inspire people nor make them sad; I want it to educate them because hate, homophobia and racism still exist today, and although the chance of another event like the Holocaust is rare; the world will never be rid of the foundations that cause hatred among us”
Though I did tear up I had to continue to read. The plot is dramatic and suspenseful leaving you wanting to read more, even though you have to wake up and go to the gym in the morning.
Forget the gym. Read Elsa instead.
J*
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Book Review~ Michael Did What?
Not The Most Interesting Man in the World. Michael is.
It’s been a while since a book has made me laugh-out-loud. I’ve giggled, haha’d, chuckled and evened grinned at a sentence, but haven’t really cracked up. My non-laughing streak was broken over the weekend by “Michael Did What?” by Michale Cavallo.
A mix between Big Fish and the The Most Interesting Man in the World advertising campaign.
The book of Michael details his astonishing feats and accomplishments. From scoring infinite on his IQ test, learning to walk before he crawled and the fact that he was the one that gave Hugh Hefner the idea to wear pajamas full-time.
Apparently Jesus would ask himself W.W.M.D. What would Michael do?
I think Michael would recommend that you check out his book.
So do I.
You’re welcome in advance.
J*
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Who Would You Cast As Memphis in Rise of The Wadjet Witch???
Several readers have said they could see Rise of The Wadjet Witch as a movie trilogy. They offered a few suggestions on the cast. Let's begin with Memphis!
Memphis grew up in foster care and never received love and support from her foster family. Her looks and her intelligence were often criticized but instead of falling into depression she rose above it.
Free Book Weekend~THAT GIRL STARTED HER OWN COUNTRY
Yay! Free book weekend kicks offs with a new favorite read from Holy Ghost Writer.
That Girl Started Her Own Country was amazing. I honestly didn’t know what to do with myself after I finished reading the The Girl Millennium Trilogy. (I actually read the books not just watched the movie.) TGSHOC filled the void. I had a 5 hour flight ahead me this past labor day weekend and I really didn’t want to swipe my credit card to watch a bunch of bad TV. This book saved me! Zaydee is a force to be reckoned with. More feminine than Lisbeth in The Girl Millennium Trilogy but just as bad-assed. Have you ever thought to yourself, “What if women ruled the world?” This book answers your questions and I have to tell you it’s going to a wonderful world indeed.
J*
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I Love Space Cowboys & Sci-Fi Westerns
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Taking a much needed break from writing and happy to discover some great Sci-Fi reads. Last month I read The Flames of Perdition by Adam Said.
It was a nice change from the usual fantasy novel. The suspense of a western, the unusual elements of a Sci-Fi novel with a touch of mystery; this book has it all. The plot is filled with interesting twists and the characters aren’t flat and one dimensional. They have actual substance and though they live in a fictional world they are relate-able. Any fans of the show Supernatural and Space Cowboys will love The Flames of Perdition for sure.
J*
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Discovering Exodus Lost
As a writer I also have to read to improve my work and also for inspiration. Because I write fantasy I tend to read alot of science, occult and history books. My bookshelf seriously had my parents worried and scared dates away at the end of the night. All for the sake of my art! It’s fine because while in search for that spark I discover great books that fill me with knowledge and force me to ask questions which leads to answers which then leads to writing.
I’ve recently discovered or should I say found Exodus Lost by SC Compton. Before I get into the book I want to tell you a bit about the author, because his made me appreciate the book even more.
As a child, living in the rainforests of Peru with his grandparents, he spent time exploring Incan ruins in the nearby Andes. As an adult and a scholar he has traveled to archaeological sites in Egypt, Mexico, Greece, Israel, and Turkey and to relevant museum and library holdings across Mexico, Europe, and America. He has dedicated fourteen years to the research and writing of this book!
I thought to myself “This had better be good.”
Well it certainly was! Actually it was amazing. I can not believe this is a nonfiction book. Of course the author offers footnotes and reference notes to prove support his research. If you have ever wondered about the mysteries of Ancient Egypt and how they related to the civilizations that resided in Mexico then this book is definitely for you.
The author’s writing style is smooth and less academic than a text book this allows it to be read as a story. A mind-blowing story because of the fact that it’s true and it actually happened! I’m trying to find another book to compare it to but I can’t really think of one. Exodus Lost is unique not only because of the thought and effort put into it but because of the way it presents information and mysteries that you may always wondered about.
Discover Exodus Lost
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I’m Author Of The Day On BookPinning.com!
I’m author of the day on bookpinning.com. A great new site for avid readers. Check out my book Written in the Sky and other great reads on their website.
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Barnes & Noble Is A Little Late To The Indie Party But We’re Happy To Have You
Received the usual opt-in junk mail from Barnes & Noble this week. I decided to open in it because of this interesting title “Get This Week’s Best Reads + Indie Titles for Under $5″.
Say what?
Barnes & Noble is actually advertising their indie titles?
Color me surprised!
Guess after well like forever they’re finally getting it. But I don’t think it was all the articles written by the publishing community about the lack of the support from B&N. I really believe it’s due to the last quarterly sales report.
There’s the saying in sales that the only important color is green. Apparently in publishing the most important word is money.
J*
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Carl Sagan~Books Are Awesome
Discovered Zen Pencils Cartoon Quotes for Inspirational Folks and I’m addicted. Each print I find “is just so me”. Especially this one in particular.
J*
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Season of the Witch: Witches are Having a Moment
The Power of Three will set us free.
In the 90′s we had Charmed and The Craft. Now we have 90′s babies playing chosen ones and sorceresses on shows like The Vampires Diaries and The Secret Circle.
Luckily Hollywood isn’t letting the teens have all the fun. Snow White and the Huntsmen has Charlize Theron playing one bad ass mutha and Once Upon a Time’s Lana Parrilla gives the same role magical layers.
But what about us readers? Aren’t there any witchy wonders on bookshelves that we can tap into?
Deborah Harkness’s A Discovery Witches quenched my thirst for sorcery for a bit, but what will I do until the next installment?
The Witch’s Daughter & Daughters of the Witching Hill
Offer historical and romantic twists to the usually Salem Witch trial story.
For a more modern tale check out Under Witch Moon: Moon Shadow Series
The Wizard, the Witch, and Two Girls From Jersey is equal parts humor and fantasy.
And you can always check my little ol’ book about a witch. Rise of the Wadjet Witch the 1st book in the Written in the Sky trilogy.
It’s free today (May 11th) until May 12th on Amazon.com.
Read, Write, Create.
J*
