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Member Since: Jan. 26, 2011
Elizabeth Miller
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- Burden Kansas
on May 12, 2011
(no rating)
Short and Sweet, Sweetly Brutal. I was hooked after the 1st chapter. Thought is was a little short but that does not mean that this story is lacking. It goes right into the action and keeps the momentum all the way --Rancher Keith Harris feels it is up to him to taken on the burdens of his family and he does it with style. Really hope Jessica gets her own follow up story line!!
- Surface in Heaven
on May 19, 2011
(no rating)
Not sure where the author was going with the story about 2 "teens" who are on the run from some shadowy group out to stop them from fulfilling their destiny. What destiny? Still not sure, but this story had a lot of potential to be great. Almost a marrige of Dune and 2001but just not all that readable
- Dirty Little Angels
on May 23, 2011
Wow... Straight to the gut story telling that makes you think. 16 year old Hailey is having a very bad year and she tells her story with no holds barred. Its the kind of story that makes you angry for any kids that has to remotely put up with even part of what happens to this girl. Good Job!!!
- Look for Our Mother and Our Father
on May 23, 2011
OK It really took me a while to want to read it because I read the introduction and was expecting a huge lecture and honestly I just skimmed this until I felt like reading something more serious than the fiction and I have been and let me tell you I wish I had read it when I first got it. THis auther never gets preachy and backs up a lot of their opionions while never making you feel like yours is not just as valid. I have now had a couple of friends who want to read it. Very nice job of relating opinion with parable to make their ideas easily understandable. Good Job!!!!
- Following My Toes
on May 29, 2011
(no rating)
Wow what a great story. Faith is a teacher whose boyfriend leaves her for her childhood best friend and in a flash decision after talking to another frined moves to another city and then her whole life goes a little wonky. Good characters, nice story pace and really was a lovely way to spend an afternoon in the sun. Well worth the price!!!
- Entangled in Darkness
on June 03, 2011
If you have a family member that has a mental illness then you should read this book. It does an excellent job of helping to explain what goies on in the mind of someone with a mental illness. Annalyn moves out into the adult world and when the stress hits she starts a downward spiral that is terrifying to witness.
- The Bone Trail
on June 17, 2011
Very readable Romance, Mystery novel about a world class journalist who is coaxed into investigating two missing woman and falls for a hardworking horse triner who helps her. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Kikaffir - a Black Comedy
on June 21, 2011
William Shakespears MacBeth meets Anthony Burgess A Clockwork Orange. In a word, WOW. Shapespear's already violent play gets an even more violent turn in this rewrite. Not recommended for the faint of heart or easliy offended. I also enjoyed the Afrikaan language used it, it makes the story very interesting.
- The Woodsman
on Sep. 25, 2011
Stellar short story told in vivid detail. Wonderful descriptions of the day in the life of a man enjoying nature. Well Done!!
- Just Another Day in Paradise
on Oct. 11, 2011
ok WOW. If you don't mind some violence then this anthology of stories is amazing. Would highly recommend this to anyone who loves horror, thillers, sci-fi and pretty much almost every genre. They are inventive and riveting and VERY descriptive. There was not one story in the book that I did not enjoy and some just made me laugh out loud. This book is an EXCELLENT way to spend a day in the sun.
- Legend of a Ninja: Beneath the Shadows
on Oct. 16, 2011
OK this book will not be for everyone but I must say the action in the story was wonderful and the tight writing style made it a enjoyable read. I would love to see what Wrath and Zyonel have in store for the future and can't wait to find out who has been making them doubt each other. Since they supposedly knew each other so well how could either belive the other was so wrong without someone pulling the string especially when Darwins father is thrown into the mix. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Legacy - Book One of the Balancer Chronicles
on Nov. 06, 2011
I must admit that I was excited to read this story. An explanation as to all the different types of supernatural beings but what I found instead was a history on a person. Not to saw this is not a bad story but instead of talking about his life as a balancer it gave more history of his family. Story is told via a diary and writen to James Butles's (Youngman's) great, great, etc granddaughter who has now becomae a balancer like him. It does give some description of the creatures he had fought but I didnt feel it was enough. The book is more of a history of the family lineage rather than what the main character Kat's life would be now that she was a balancer like the auther of the diary. I would like to read part two of these chronicles to see where they are going. All in all it wasn'yt a bad way to spend the day in the sun.
- The Eyes that See - A Prelude to the Balancer Chronicles
on Nov. 06, 2011
Good story and nice accompaning peice to Legacy. It's a nice writing style and made for a nice way to spend about an hour or so in the sun.
- The Strange Worlds of Hank Quense
on Dec. 21, 2011
Hystically companion to Hank Quense rather odd and funny novels.
- Tales From Gundarland
on Dec. 22, 2011
Charmingly funny retelling of some classics and new fairytales from the mind of Hank Quense. I read this to a group of 7 to 10 year olds who thought these were hysterical. Great read for story times and a nice way to spend a day in the sun!!!
- Clouded Rainbow
on Dec. 22, 2011
Roger Belkin is in love with his wife Lois. On their anniversary they go out for a fine dinner and romance, but on the way home disaster strikes. After a terrible auto accident leaves Lois in one hospital in a coma, Roger wakes to find himself in a different hospital with no memory of how he got there and only remember his terrible fear of hospitals. As the next day wears on Roger tries to remember what happened and how to get to his wife, unbeknownst that the police are now looking for him after he has several misunderstandings along his arduous journey. Well written novel that holds your attention. Great way to spend an afternoon in the sun!
- Clouded Rainbow
on Dec. 22, 2011
Roger Belkin is in love with his wife Lois. On their anniversary they go out for a fine dinner and romance, but on the way home disaster strikes. After a terrible auto accident leaves Lois in one hospital in a coma, Roger wakes with head trauma, to find himself in a different hospital with no memory of how he got there and only remembering his terrible fear of hospitals. As the next day wears on Roger tries to remember what happened and how to get to his wife, unbeknownst that the police are now looking for him after he has several misunderstandings along his arduous journey. Well written novel that holds your attention. Great way to spend an afternoon in the sun!
- Too Far Under
on Jan. 02, 2012
Cleo does it again. Danger and Ghosts come hand in hand for Cleo and her guide Tyler. Decently written mystery that was pretty good way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Isle of Stumps
on Jan. 25, 2012
Three very cool short stories all have a military thread to them. Ranging from bizarre to to ordinary boot camp. This was an definetly an interesting read. All three stories are really very readable and was a great way to spend a day in the sun.
- The Virgin King
on Jan. 26, 2012
Alternate history of the death of one of Englands Greatest Kings. Interesting premis but conversations where stilted and did not seem to grab my attention. If you are interested in history this is a nice fiction account but you have to want to read it.
- Shelter (Blood Haze: Book One)
on Jan. 31, 2012
Not sure about the paranormal but not a bad read for the Tween set. 17 year old April is going to school for the first time after being hime schooled her entire life. Not only does she have to worry about the mean girls and homework, but how to deal with all the humans in school, since she is a vampire. Would have like to see the characters a little more fleshed out but all in all was not a bad way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Concerto
on Feb. 06, 2012
Nice romantic thriller. Violinist Chrispen Marnet has been a fan of Alexis Brooks as long as she can remember. The reason she joined this particular orchestra was because she would be playing along with the world famous virtuoso. As she becomes closer to Alexis she realises that there is a large cloud of suspicion hanging over him for his wife's murder. Chrispen knows Alexis had nothing to do with it and sets out to prove it not realizing the real killer is stalking her.
- If You Go Into The Woods
on Feb. 27, 2012
Really GOOD shorts stories. I would love to see If you go into the woods as a longer story. Writing style is tight and well done. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from this author
- Transfection
on Feb. 27, 2012
Another great short story by David Gaughran. I would like to see some longer works because he has the short story down and would liek toknow if he can maintain a whole novel. Well written and good a read.
- Transfection
on Feb. 27, 2012
Another great short story by David Gaughran. I would like to see some longer works because he has the short story down and would like to know if he can maintain a whole novel. Well written and good a read.
- Progenitor
on Feb. 27, 2012
Funny, fast paced sci-fi story about a janitor on a spaceship that is about to detonate a dying star into a super nova. Funny characters pepper throughout. Follow Waste disposal extroidinaire, Tim Carr and Communications Officer Hannah Merrick as they race to make sure they can save the ship and possible intelligent life form.
- Ghost Plane and Other Disturbing Tales
on Feb. 28, 2012
I dont know that I would call these horror stories though all of them deal with death. Most of the stories are well written and read almost like poetry there are few that left me going "that's it" , but all in all these are very readable stories. Not a bad way to spend an hour or so in the sun.
- LilyPad Princess
on Feb. 28, 2012
Sweet story for small children. Princess Gwendolyn and her brother are playing in the gardens when Jack knocks off Gendolyns crown into the pond and when Gwendolyn goes to look for it she finds a tiny frog wearing a crown. Knowing her fairytales, Gwendolyn kisses the frog thinkshe has met prince charming, but instead she gets Princess Lily (or Freda if Jack has his way) and she has no memory of her home. Gwendolyn asks her father to allow her to throw a ball for Lily so she can see if anyone knows her and her family. Had a great time reading this for story time with the 3 to 8 year olds!
- Three for Avadar
on March 04, 2012
Nice tight writing and some very decent actions sequences keep this novel moving right along. Characters weren't deep so you don't really connect too closely with them but this by no means make this anything but an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Dancing in the Shadows of Love
on April 04, 2012
Zahra, Lulu and Jamila. 3 woman born in proverty trying to find their way in a harsh world. Intricate story lines make for geed read in this tale of 3 women whose lives meet and entwine . All three try not to show their fear and weakness to all while trying to make a mark on society, but in the end learn it is not where you came from but where you are going. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Penelope and The Birthday Curse
on April 06, 2012
Cute young adult mystery story. Penelope is having a party but she doesn't really know the guest but her mother makes her attend anyway. Once the first body is found it seems that Penelope and her new friends try to figure out what's going on before someone else gets killed. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Stray : Touchstone Part 1
on April 13, 2012
Very nice sci-fi fantasy story about a teenage Australian named Cassandra, that while walking home turns a corner and ends up on another world. Well written and funny. Done in a diary form it was an excellent way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Gratuitous Epilogue : Touchstone Extras
on April 22, 2012
Just what it says it is. If you are one of those people (like me) who just wants to know what happens after the excitement hs died down and the threat of impending doom has lifted. Pleasant follow up to Cass and Zaorens new lives as family and was a sweet way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Restless Highways
on April 23, 2012
Rod Serling eat your heart out! Excellent set of decently disturbing horror stories. Would have fit in an Twilight Zone, The Darkside, or Tales from the crypt episode. Well done and nice way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- LS: The Beginning
on April 29, 2012
Interesting premis, laboreous read. YA novel of a super smart teen who comes to America to go to college and when he introduces himself to a beauty in one of his class something strange happens when they shake hands. The story line is really a great idea but the book reads like it was written by someone that learned english as a second language. And i don't know any teenager no matter how secluded (especially one with computer access) would repeatedly use the endearment dear so often unless it is used with the usual teenage sarcasm. I think with a little more tweaking this book can actual be a good read. Good try
- LS: Deception
on May 04, 2012
Wow. I really tried to like this book. I still think the story idea is brilliant but the writting is terrible. If I could count how many times the words "dear" and "chortle" were used. It is good try but lots of editing needs to be done. There are a lot of inconsistencies and detail in sections that wasn't needed and no detail in some sections that could have used it. Also this is a couple that have been together for a year and essentially spent ALL their time with each other and had not kissed? Really?
- Saint Peter Killed God
on May 10, 2012
Being anti-religion I was reticent about reading this story. The story of a priest who ends up in a mental health ward though caught my interest. Bold ideas that are presented in a clever story about a man trying to figure out his own beliefs while still trying to help others. Well done and a really bice way to soend an afternoon in the sun.
- Saint Peter Killed God
on May 10, 2012
Being anti-religion I was reticent about reading this book. The story of a priest who ends up in a mental health ward though caught my interest. Bold ideas that are presented in a clever story about a man trying to figure out his own beliefs while still trying to help others. Well done and a really nice way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Harbingers of Mortality
on May 12, 2012
This novel is very visual and well written. Not knowing it is part two of a series, I had no problem enjoying the story. Would have liked to have a little more of the actual assassination of the elf cause it sort of glossed over that part. The story seems more about a magical creature called a Paiktur that can use magic without it causeing too much strain on its well being and he has a plan to take over the empire. I can't wait to go back and read the first part. But all in all not a bad way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Fast-Tracked (Book 1 in the Fast-Track Triolgy)
on May 22, 2012
Hard to put down young adult science fiction/ fantasy. Alexandria got her golden ticket to the Fast-Tracked life. Elite business people now are the ruling class in future Americal, but when her first love Byron is demoted because of her,now as Zandria must become the kind of person she hates most to save him and his family. Realyl liked this book and can not wait to read the second in the trilogy. A Nice way to spend an afternooon in the sun.
- Gargoyles
on May 26, 2012
Decent medical thriller that is pretty darn belivable. Story has a good pace to it and decent characters and lots of action. If you enjoy Robin Cook, then this book is right up your alley. Pretty good way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Hang On
on May 28, 2012
After her mother commits suicide , Holly is sent to live w/ her abusive grandmother. Feeling rejected by everyone from a young age she struggles to feel normal and to have what she considers a normal life. When she meets a roadie names Trevor it is an instant connection but she knows there is no way that they could be togther because of her feelings of instability. Good story and well written reminiscent of Russel Crows Almost Famous and not a bad way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- The Premonition
on May 28, 2012
Too short, even for a short story but interesting premis and would love to see the idea expounded.
- Walking with Elephants
on June 03, 2012
Every woman I know has had not this exact experience but the same kind of experience and felt that freezing moment of panic when your world not only gets turned upside down but squashed. Funny story , well written with some laugh out loud moments. Has a dash of Erma Bombeck and a pinch of Gloria Steinem. A very nice way to spend an afternoon in the sun.
- Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave
on June 03, 2012
Reading this will make you not only extremely angry but also (hopefully) will move you to try and help. This work of fiction is based on parts of true events for some people and sadly this happens everyday in every country including the USA. All I can say is that I am gratefully more lurid details about the actual assaults was not included. Well written and good read.