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Alexes Razevich

Smashwords book reviews by Alexes Razevich

Of Words and Water - 2013 on Aug. 22, 2013

I have to say, this is the first anthology I've read cover to cover that didn't have a single dog entry. Every one of the stories, poems, and songs in Of Words and Water caught and held my attention. Of course I had favorites--Mark Bell's Boo stories, Patrick de Moss' "Old Waves, New," Peggy Seegar's "Love Call Me Home," and Jay Howard's "A Nice Cup of Tea" among them--but each reader will doubtless find their own. That the money goes to an excellent cause is icing on the cake. Kudos to all the writers and especially to the editor(s) for putting together a thoughtful, often poignant, wonderful collection.
Similar Differences on May 31, 2014

In the nine stories contained in Similar Differences, Jay Howard explores the lives of nine women faced with tipping points in their lives. The decisions they make, and the how and why they make them, drive the tension in each tale. These are women we know—mothers, wives, the woman on the bus—but whose secret hearts have been kept hidden. Even under a calm demeanor, these characters seethe. They burn with resentment, with anger, with fear, with love. In any collection, the reader will have favorites. I was especially fond of “For Better, For Worse,” in which a woman sitting on a park bench comes to grips with her life and decides to change it, and “Maman,” a story of overcoming fear and being mother to our own lives. I wished “The Inheritance” was expanded to a full novel. That’s the way these stories are: they pull you in deeply with just a few pages and the reader wants the story to go on and on. Highly recommended.
Of Words and Water - 2014 on Jan. 31, 2015

I became an Of Words and Water fan with the original anthology published in 2103. The 2014 edition is another great collection of short stories and poems, all raising awareness for and benefiting WaterAid. Standouts stories for me include "The Moon She Miss a Piece," "Damn Rubber Balls," "Moon River," "Finding Mandel," the brilliant "Agoraphobia." The list goes on and on. Whatever your taste, you're sure to find a story or several here to your liking. Do yourself a favor and download this wonderful anthology today.