Victoria Zigler


Biography

Victoria Zigler is both a poet and an author of children's books. Born in the shadow of the black mountains in Wales, she now lives near the sea in the South-East of England with her husband, and a West Highland White Terrier named Keroberous.

Having battled with Glaucoma since birth, she now finds herself completely blind, though she tries not to let that stop her doing what she loves, which involves a lot of reading, plenty of writing, and various crafts such as cardmaking and knitting. She also enjoys movies and music, plays the occasional roleplaying game (such as Dungeons And Dragons) and finds history fascinating, especially Egyptian and Stone Age history. She is also a passionate lover of animals and nature.

Personality wise she would describe herself as a combination of Hermione and Luna from the Harry Potter books; Hermione's thirst for knowledge and love of books, combined with Luna's wandering mind and alternative way of looking at the world.

Where to find Victoria Zigler online


Books

Kero Goes Walkies    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $0.99 USD. 1640 words. Published on May 4, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
If there’s one thing Kero loves more than going for a walk, then it has to be going for a walk that takes him to more than one place. Today his walk will take him both to the park and to the beach. What will he find there? Who will he see? And what will a little dog like him think of it all?
A Magical Storm    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $2.99 USD. 5590 words. Published on April 7, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
There’s something about birthdays that make you think about the past, and now that she’s celebrating her 10th birthday, that’s just what Paige is doing. But nothing could bring those memories so clearly to the surface better than an uninvited party guest from her past who wont even meet her gaze.
The Light Of Dawn And Other Poems    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $2.99 USD. 5130 words. Published on March 3, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
A collection of poems of different lengths and styles – some with a hint of humour, others of a more serious nature – about animals, nature, magic, emotions, and the world around us.
Toby's Special School    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $0.99 USD. 1520 words. Published on February 2, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Toby’s starting to feel like he’s the only blind boy in the world, so when his first day at his new special school comes around, he’s sure the other children will tease him because he can’t see.
Toby's Games    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $0.99 USD. 1900 words. Published on January 5, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Now that he can’t see, Toby can’t play with his big brother Jake like he used to, and every time he tries to he just gets frustrated, upset or hurt. He’s starting to feel like he can’t do anything fun any more.
The Pineapple Loving Dragon    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $2.99 USD. 5450 words. Published on December 1, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Everyone knows the mountains are full of dragons, and everyone also knows those dragons are dangerous monsters who eat people. So when the people from the town notice that one of them has a young boy with it they set out to rescue him. But Daisy isn’t like other dragons; she’s sweet and kind, and just happens to be a vegetarian.
Toby's Outing    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $0.99 USD. 1070 words. Published on November 4, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Everyone is excited about the trip to the aquarium. But not Toby. Toby’s sure he wont have fun, after all, aquariums can’t be fun for blind people… Can they?
Toby's Monsters    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $0.99 USD. 1110 words. Published on October 21, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Toby’s world is scary and full of monsters his mind has created. If he wasn’t blind he could see what the monsters really are, but he is, so he can’t.
Toby's New World    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $0.99 USD. 2540 words. Published on September 6, 2012. Fiction.

0.75 star(4.67 from 3 reviews)
Toby has just learned he’ll never see again. Now he’s learning just how frustrating it can be doing even simple things when you’re blind.
Frank The Friendly Ogre    by Victoria Zigler
Price: Free! 850 words. Published on August 11, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 7 reviews)
Frank knew he didn’t belong in the swamp. He’s never been like the other ogres. He’s clean and polite, and they... Well, they’re not. So, one day, Frank set off in to the world to find somewhere he could belong.
My Friends Of Fur And Feather    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $2.99 USD. 5170 words. Published on August 6, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
A collection of 50 poems – ranging from amusing to emotional - written for some of the various pets my family or I have had.
Bluebell The Fairy Guide    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $0.99 USD. 1120 words. Published on July 12, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 4 reviews)
Every time a child gets lost in the woods, the fairies help them find the right path home; being careful not to let any grown ups see them, of course. But when Bluebell the fairy comes across a blind girl lost in the woods, she has a new challenge on her hands.
Witchlet    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $1.99 USD. 4790 words. Published on June 1, 2012. Fiction.

0.75 star(4.75 from 8 reviews)
In a world where everyone thinks witches are warty old women, a powerful and short tempered 9 year old is trying to find her place in the world, and make amends for something that happened when she was only 3.
Mr. Pumpkin-Head And Other Poems    by Victoria Zigler
Price: $2.99 USD. 6480 words. Published on April 22, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 6 reviews)
A collection of poems - many with a hint of humour - about nature, magic, emotions, and the world around us.

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Smashwords book reviews by Victoria Zigler

  • Cat Fight (Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy: Preternaturals Shorts) on April 24, 2012
    star star star star star
    An excellent story! :)
  • Dark Mercy (Gothic Urban Fantasy: Preternaturals Shorts) on April 24, 2012
    star star star star star
    Another fantastic read; if you haven't read the books in the series this book comes from, you really need to!
  • Amputeddy Goes Back to School on May 01, 2012
    star star star star star
    What a sweet little book; and a great tool to start discussions about things like amputation, or being "different" in some way.
  • The Silver Collar on May 02, 2012
    star star star star star
    A great story; I love the new twist it brings to the stories of werewolves.
  • Saucerers and Gondoliers on May 31, 2012
    star star star star
    An unusual, amusing, and entertaining read. I wouldn't class it as one of my favourites, but I would read it again.
  • Sister Ships and Alastair on June 20, 2012
    (no rating)
    I picked up this book because I'd enjoyed the first. I'm glad I did; it was another unusual, amusing and entertaining read!
  • There Ain't Gonna Be No World War Three on June 26, 2012
    star star star star
    Having read the two books that come before this one in the series, I eagerly grabbed this one when I saw it had been released. I'm glad I did and was not disappointed; it was another entertaining and unique read!
  • Kept (Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy: Blood Lust, novella 1) on June 26, 2012
    star star star star star
    An excellent introduction to Zoe Winters' books.
  • Amputeddy Meets Nubby Bear on June 30, 2012
    star star star star star
    A sweet and well written book; just as good as the first in the series!
  • Daisy The Sheep on July 02, 2012
    star star star star
    This was a really cute story. It seemed to change from past to present tense and back again though, which made it confusing as to whether it was a "this happened before" or "this is happening now" story. Like I said, it's really cute though.
  • Bed Trolls on July 02, 2012
    star star star
    This had great potential, but it felt like the introduction to a story rather than a story. Perhaps it would have been better if something was to happen after the part that's already written here? Like someone attempting to catch a bed troll with amusing consequences or something....
  • The Squirrels of Summer on July 02, 2012
    star star star star star
    This was a lovely little story; well written, really cute, and with a great lesson atatched to it!
  • Obee's Nutty Adventure on July 02, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is an adorable book, with a great lesson; perfect for small children, and those of us who haven't grown up yet!
  • The Jungle Mess on July 04, 2012
    star star star star star
    What a cute story!
  • Summer on July 06, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is an enjoyable story, which reads well and captures and holds your attention. It's a story you can easily pick up and read even if you don't have a long time to read in, since it's short enough; it didn't take me long to read anyway. Isn't that a sign of a good story? One that doesn't take long to read because you get so in to it? I think it is!
  • No More Nightmares on July 09, 2012
    star star star star
    Very imaginative and enjoyable.
  • Made Up on July 11, 2012
    star star star star star
    This was an enjoyable read. My interest was captured from the start and held throughout the book. Also, the characters were well rounded and I quickly became atatched enough to them to be eager to learn more, want to cry for them when things were tough, and want to laugh with them when things were going well for them. A well written book, which was a pleasure to read!
  • Where There is Light, There is Understanding on July 11, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is a remarkable story, with an important lesson to teach. I highly recommend it.
  • A Computer Carol on July 12, 2012
    star star star star
    This was an amusing and entertaining take on a traditional Christmas story.
  • A Christmas Miracle on July 12, 2012
    star star star
    This was a pretty good story, though perhaps the author could have taken a bit more time on character development.
  • The Christmas Challenge on July 12, 2012
    star star star
    While it's a sweet concept, I felt this was more a flashback that belongs in a novel than an actual story in its own right. It's amusing, but where's the conflict? Where's the thing that needs to be over-come? Where's the evidence that what happened in the story changed things for the main character? It needs something more, I think.
  • Lost Christmas on July 12, 2012
    star star star star
    This was a pretty good little story; worth reading in my opinion!
  • Looking for Christmas on July 13, 2012
    star star star star star
    What a sweet and heart warming story!
  • A Magical History - The Mauve Legacy Book 1 on July 17, 2012
    star star star star
    A bit of spell checking is needed, and the ending was a bit too sudden for my liking, however, despite that I have to say this was a really good book, which I enjoyed reading!
  • Bogamus the Troll on July 18, 2012
    star star star star star
    This was a really amusing and entertaining story; I loved it!
  • Family and Pets - A collection of poems on July 19, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is a great collection of poems; some funny, some sweet and a bit emotional, but all of them enjoyable to read.
  • Amputeddy Helps a Friend on July 24, 2012
    star star star star star
    A sweet little book, which can serve as a great tool to get discussions going with children - and perhaps also adults - about amputation.
  • Amy and the Unicorn on July 24, 2012
    star star star
    I'm not sure why this is being called a short story; it's more like a short novel. But that's got nothing to do with why I only give it 3 stars. The simple fact is, it would be a really good book if it was properly edited. There are so many places where words are missing from sentences so they bearly make sense (and sometimes only do because you can figure it out from what comes next) that I lost count, which is very distracting and makes it difficult to enjoy a story. Also, I think there were too many long-winded flashbacks. Flashbacks are great, but I felt the first half of the book at least had more flashbacks than story progression; you don't need more than the most important information with flashbacks, and only need to be that detailed if someone is really going back in time to live through it. Like I said though, it is a pretty good book, and could be a really good one with proper editing.
  • The Old Woman in the Shoe Moves, Storybook One on July 25, 2012
    star star star star
    Really cute book!
  • Zeus on July 25, 2012
    star star star star
    An entertaining and amusing story.
  • Truth, Lies and Betrayal - The Mauve Legacy Book 2 on Aug. 01, 2012
    star star star star
    As with "A Magical History" I would love to give this 5 stars. However, since this was - like the first book in the series - spoiled for me by a much too sudden ending, I feel I can only give it 4. The thing is, cliff-hanger endings work for soap operas on TV, and they are a fantastic tool to use for the ends of chapters, but when it comes to novels they aren't a good idea - and this includes ones that are part of a series. Books should have proper endings, be they short stories, novels (short or long, part of a series or not) or whatever). Yes, if the book is part of a series then it should leave you wanting more, but it should also leave you feeling satisfied that the immediate issue is resolved and - for now - life will be going on as normal and all is well in the character(s) world. Were it not for the unsatisfactory endings I would be more than happy to give a 5 star rating. As it is, however, I can not.
  • The Beginning Of The End - The Mauve Legacy Book 3 on Aug. 19, 2012
    star star star star
    Like with the other books in the series, I think the ending was a bit abrupt. I also noticed a few typing mistakes. However, despite those things it was an enjoyable read, and I'm looking forward to reading the next part.
  • A Stalker's Game (Short Story) on Aug. 19, 2012
    star star star star star
    This was an absolutely fantastic read, even for someone like me who hasn't read Life Descending!
  • Circe's Pool on Aug. 19, 2012
    star star star star star
    A really good story, with a great lesson to teach!
  • Children of the Mandrake on Aug. 19, 2012
    star star star star
    An unusual story, but well written and worth the read.
  • Gnomes and Aliens on Aug. 22, 2012
    star star star star
    An entertaining and enjoyable pair of stories.
  • Awakening on Aug. 29, 2012
    star star star star
    I don't usually read this kind of book, but I'm a firm believer in not dismissing a book just because it's a little outside of the genre you usually read, and I know a couple of people who enjoy this author so thought I'd check this book out. Anyway, I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed the book. I don't think Kitty Thomas will make it in to one of my favourite authors, but this book was a pleasurable read.
  • Tasters on Sep. 01, 2012
    star star star star
    This is a really good collection of short works. I didn't think the 3rd story - "Percussion" - was as good as the others, but this book was an enjoyable read over-all!
  • A Little Mouse's Journey: A Little Story on Sep. 02, 2012
    star star star star
    This is a cute little story. There are a couple of places where it could be a bit more detailed, I think, but over-all it's a good and sweet little story!
  • A Gift of Flowers on Sep. 02, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is a beautiful and touching story!
  • Tirnahiolaire on Sep. 16, 2012
    star star star star
    This book is a bit of a slow starter, but once you get in to it it gets better, becoming an amusing and action filled book, which I personally found both enjoyable and entertaining.
  • Destiny on Oct. 12, 2012
    star star star star
    The storyline was excellent, the characters were well rounded, and the world building was fantastic. All in all, this was a really good book. I can not, however, give it more than 4 stars since it was so poorly edited. I lost track of the times there were mistakes made (things like words round the wrong way in sentences, letters round the wrong way so that it changed the word and the sentence didn't make sense, etc). They were all small mistakes, but they happened so frequently it quickly became annoying. Sorry, but I can't justify giving the 5th star this book would otherwise deserve when there are that many typing mistakes.
  • This 'N That - A Poetry Collection on Oct. 12, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is an unusual collection of poems, some of which may be difficult for people to read without becoming quite emotional. "Cryin' Baby" especially is a very emotional poem. Some of the poems - such as "Fibro" and "Depression" - give some useful insight as to what it's like for sufferers, and could prove useful reading for those who know someone who suffers with either condition.
  • Inspirational Poetry on Oct. 12, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is a sweet and emotional collection of poems, some of which will have you reaching for a tissue. I especially enjoyed the one called "Little Buddha Man" which I think is a truely beautiful piece of writing.
  • Time Tells Tales - Tale one - Dead In A Ditch on Oct. 12, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is a well written book, which immediately awakens your curiosity about Alfred and how he came to be in the ditch where he was. From the first I was curious about Alfred and his story, and eagerly devoured each new sentence until the end. I now find myself eagerly awaiting the second part of the series, and desperate to learn what happens next.
  • Troll on Oct. 17, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is a well written and fantastic story, with excellent worldbuilding and well rounded characters. It's a perfect example of the pain and suffering that can come from the fear based predjudices people are so often known for.
  • Some Families on Oct. 20, 2012
    star star star star star
    This was a cute little book, with a wonderful message.
  • Hear No Evil: A Short Story on Oct. 22, 2012
    star star star star
    This was an interesting and enjoyable story, but I was a bit disappointed with the ending as it felt a bit too abrupt.
  • Aveline on Oct. 22, 2012
    star star star star
    This is a cute and amusing little story. It could use a bit of editing though, since there are several places where spaces haven't been left between words ("cameto" instead of "came to" for example).
  • Messy Make-Believe on Oct. 23, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is an unusual and imaginative story, with a sweet ending. It's well written, and an enjoyable read.
  • Escape from the Aerie on Oct. 24, 2012
    star star star star star
    This was an unusual though enjoyable story.
  • Firepower on Oct. 24, 2012
    star star star star
    This was a great and enjoyable story, but there were a couple of unexplained parts which spoiled it a little for me.
  • Just A Pawn - The Mauve Legacy Book 4 on Oct. 25, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is the best of the series so far. It's well written, and the ending ties up loose ends while still hinting at more to come. Very well done!
  • The Betrayals of Grim's Peak on Nov. 05, 2012
    star star star star star
    I've read some great books recently, but this one has to be right up at the top of the list of the ones I've enjoyed most. It's very well written, extremely imaginative, and captures your attention from the start, making you eager to read on and learn what will happen next. The characters are well rounded, and the worldbuilding is excellent, making it easy to imagine you're right there in Grim's Peak with Augie as he learns about the new world he's found himself in and attempts to survive.
  • Maddy McKay and the Elves in Her House on Nov. 05, 2012
    star star star star star
    An entertaining story, with a weird but amusing ending.
  • Perth & Bo 3: Little Goldenhood on Nov. 05, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is a cute collection of stories, with great lessons.
  • Perth & Bo 2: The Flipping Unicorn on Nov. 05, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is an entertaining book with good lessons to teach.
  • Perth & Bo 1: The Goats and the Troll on Nov. 05, 2012
    star star star star star
    An amusing and enjoyable book.
  • Perth & Bo 4: The Kettle of Floods on Nov. 05, 2012
    star star star star star
    Another excellent little book.
  • Perth & Bo's Fairy Tales: Seven Attack Parrots on Nov. 06, 2012
    star star star star star
    Another excellent book, with a wonderful lesson behind the stories in it.
  • Perth & Bo 5: The Ghost King's Gold on Nov. 06, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is another cute and wonderful little book.
  • The Moon Dwellers on Nov. 08, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is an excellent read; action packed with believable characters.
  • The Old Woman in the Shoe, Storybook Two on Nov. 22, 2012
    star star star star
    Cute book.
  • The Coven: Uninvited on Nov. 22, 2012
    star star star star
    This was a pretty good book. The start of it was quite slow and didn't exactly grab my attention and hold it, but by the end of the first chapter I was interested enough to keep reading. I also didn't feel enough of the issues in the book were resolved come the end. Plus there were multiple typing and gramatical errors throughout. It would have been a fantastic book if it wasn't for those things. I'm being generous and giving it 4 stars because after the first few pages I felt the plot itself was excellent, and the character creation and worldbuilding were done well. But I have to say that with the slow start and too abrupt ending on top of the editing issues I was tempted to only make it 3 stars.
  • The Word Dealer on Nov. 22, 2012
    star star star star star
    This was an interesting and unusual story.
  • The Star Dwellers on Dec. 05, 2012
    star star star star star
    Another excellent book; a fantastic sequel to The Moon Dwellers!
  • Ever Shade (A Dark Faerie Tale #1) on Dec. 08, 2012
    star star star star
    This is a fantastic story, which I enjoyed reading. The characters are well rounded, the world building is excellent, and the plot is both well developed and imaginative. It's just a shame this had to be another book spoiled by poor editing. However, despite that I found it to be an enjoyable read, and would recommend it to lovers of YA Fantasy.
  • The Sun Dwellers on Dec. 14, 2012
    star star star star star
    Like the first two books in this series, this was an absolutely fantastic read!
  • KIndred(Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy) Novella#2 on Dec. 21, 2012
    star star star star star
    I read the first book in this series and loved it, so when I got my hands on a copy of the sequel I was very eager to read it. I was not disappointed. It was as enjoyable a read as the first, with well rounded characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing.
  • Attack of the Sugar Plum Fairies, A Story for Demented Children on Dec. 22, 2012
    star star star star star
    Loved it! It's short and sweet, very imaginative, and extremely entertaining!
  • Yule Quest on Dec. 23, 2012
    star star star
    This book had potential, but it could have been better. Everything happened much too easily; no failed attempts, no moments of tension where you're not sure if they'll make it... It shouldn't have been that easy! Also, curse words were used too freely for a book with no adult content rating (admittedly only really near the start when Andrew was drunk, but that still doesn't make it right... A book with words like the "F" word in it should have a warning).
  • A Snowman for Christmas on Dec. 24, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is a delightful little story!
  • Why Santa Shared His Soul on Dec. 25, 2012
    star star star star star
    I loved this story! It's beautiful and touching; an excellent read!
  • Santa's Gift on Dec. 25, 2012
    star star star star
    The story is touching and entertaining, with a beautiful message behind it. However, there are some glaringly obvious grammatical errors which prevent me from giving this book the rating it would otherwise deserve.
  • Prophecy, The Mauve Legacy Book 5 on Dec. 26, 2012
    star star star star
    This is a great book over-all, but could use some editing as there are a lot of typos.
  • Santa's Ninja Elves on Dec. 28, 2012
    star star star star
    Very creative stories; pretty good!
  • Santa's Claws on Dec. 28, 2012
    star star star star
    This is a very entertaining and imaginative collection of stories. As the author states though, they may be too disturbing for many children, especially the younger ones.
  • Mother Maiden Crone on Dec. 28, 2012
    star star star star star
    This is an enjoyable and touching story; a perfect example of what the holidays are really about!
  • Destination Alpha Four on Dec. 28, 2012
    star star star star
    This is an entertaining and action filled story; a great read!
  • Pirated on Jan. 15, 2013
    star star star star
    This is a strange story, but an enjoyable read.
  • Zachary Zombie and the Lost Boy, A Story for Demented Children on Jan. 21, 2013
    star star star star star
    This is a very entertaining and enjoyable story. Zachary is the best Zombie you could ever hope to meet! If you have a weak stomach I advise against reading this while snacking though.
  • Demon Dreams on Jan. 21, 2013
    star star star star
    This is a strange story, but an enjoyable one. I think it could use a bit of editing in places though, and I'm a bit confused as to why the story was wrapped up with an epilogue instead of just another chapter, since the same kind of ending could have easily been achieved with a chapter rather than an epilogue, and the use of an epilogue made it feel like the author was just in a hurry to wrap things up. Still, it was an enjoyable read, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes this kind of story.
  • Paying Piper (or “What Happened in Hamelin Town”) on Jan. 22, 2013
    star star star star star
    An excellent and well written take on the classic story. A very enjoyable read!
  • Echo on Jan. 23, 2013
    star star star star star
    This is not usually my favourite type of book, since I'm not big on adult content, but it caught my attention because of the werewolves so I thought I'd try it... Especially with it being free. Anyway, I'm glad I did, because it was a well written and enjoyable read.
  • Masro Fhin: Homecoming on Jan. 23, 2013
    star star star star
    This was a pretty good read, though not as good as the other books I've read by this author. Still worth taking the time to read though.
  • The Hare and The Tortoise - A modern fable on Jan. 30, 2013
    star star star star star
    This is a very sweet story, with excellent lessons to teach. I hope to read more from this author very soon, and hope his imagination stays with him as he grows!
  • The Medusa on Jan. 30, 2013
    star star star
    A pretty good story, though not quite as exciting as I expected it to be from the description.
  • The Fallen Prince That Never Was on Jan. 31, 2013
    star star star star
    This is an entertaining and imaginative read, which is full of exciting action. The plot is very creative and full of so many twists and turns that you'll find it impossible to guess what's coming next. I make it a policy, however, to never rate a story requiring a lot of editing higher than 4 stars, and therefore feel I can not give this the full 5 star rating it would otherwise deserve. The thing is, even when you yourself have a valid reason for struggling with spellings and such, there's no reason why another person can't be called upon to help with the editing phase of the book. I mean, I know from personal experience that disabilities - be they mild or severe - can make things difficult, but I also know from experience that there are plenty of people who can be found to lend a hand when called upon to do so.
  • Pacifier 6 - The Shadows Within on Feb. 20, 2013
    star star star star star
    This is a well written story, and I love the angle the author has taken with it. It's refreshing to see zombies being cast in a different light other than as monsters with no souls or feelings other than hunger for flesh and brains.
  • Gathering Clouds... on Feb. 21, 2013
    star star star star star
    This is a well-written book, which drew my attention from the start and held it throughout. The characters are well rounded and the descriptions are fantastic. A pleasant combination of action scenes and slower scenes of less activity keep the plot flowing smoothly, and there's just enough scientific information to make it clear you're reading a sci-fi novel without you feeling like you're being bombarded with facts from a textbook. I would highly recommend this book to all fans of science fiction novels, or those looking to try out the genre.
  • Pink Water on Feb. 21, 2013
    star star star star star
    Like with the first book in the series, this was a well written and enjoyable read, which I would recommend to anyone who enjoys reading science fiction novels. The plot is rivetting, and the characters are well rounded. Plus, the author has spread enough scientific knowledge throughout the book to make it obvious you're reading a sci-fi novel, but without bombarding you with so much information that it distracts from the story; a balance which can be tricky to achieve.
  • Zoey Zimmerman and the Zombie Pigeon on March 04, 2013
    star star star star star
    I love the different take on the zombie stories you so often hear... Got to love the idea of zombie pigeons! The book was a great read in general actually, and made me chuckle more than once.
  • Fire Country on March 14, 2013
    star star star star star
    A very well written story, with excellent world building and character creation.
  • CRYO: Rise of the Immortals on March 16, 2013
    star star star star star
    This is an excellent and well written book. the world building is done so well you can almost imagine it could be a true story of future events, and the characters are believable.
  • Time Tells Tales - Tale Two - Love, Loss, Lust and Lies on March 21, 2013
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    This is a well written, emotional and touching story. Catherine's confusion and pain is clearly in evidence throughout her diary entries, making it easy to sympathize with her - especially if you've read Alfred's tale and heard his side of the story.
  • Jake on March 25, 2013
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    This was a pretty good book. The character creation is done well, and the plot moves at a reasonable pace, though some may find the start of the book to be a little slow. A small warning though: some of the contents of this book may not be suitable for all who fall in to the young adult audience (especially those at the lower end of the age group).
  • Werewolf Winter - A Short Story on March 28, 2013
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    This was a pretty good read.
  • A Little Mouse's Journey: To Find A Name (#2) on March 28, 2013
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    This is a cute and well written story. It's even better than the first in the series!
  • Outgrowth of the Brain on March 28, 2013
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    This is a well written short story, which makes an excellent addition to the Cloud Brothers' story.
  • Ice Country on April 05, 2013
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    This is another excellent book from a fantastic author, and a wonderful addition to the Country Saga. It's very well written, with great world building and well-rounded characters.
  • Life Descending (The Cry of Havoc, Book 1) on April 12, 2013
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    This is a pretty good story; very creative. It could use a lot of editing though, since some parts are worded in a way that makes their meaning slightly confusing, and grammatical errors are present throughout.
  • Blood Lust (Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy: Preternaturals Book 1) on April 12, 2013
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    A great start to the series
  • Save My Soul (Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy: Preternaturals Book 2) on April 12, 2013
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    An excellent read, and a great addition to the series.
  • Ever Fire (A Dark Faerie Tale #2) on April 14, 2013
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    This book is a very good read; I loved this book, and am loving the series in general. Shame the book could use some editing, which means I can't give it the full 5 stars it would otherwise deserve, as I make it a point not to give the full 5 stars to books that need a lot of editing.
  • Ever Winter (A Dark Faerie Tale #3) on April 14, 2013
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    This is a great book, and an excellent addition to the series. Shame the editing issues spoil it so that I can only give it four stars rather than the five it would otherwise deserve.
  • Evangeline (A Dark Faerie Tale #0.5) on April 14, 2013
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    An excellent introduction to the series.
  • Nikki Powergloves- A Hero is Born on April 24, 2013
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    An excellent start to the series!
  • Nikki Powergloves and the Power Council on April 24, 2013
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    A fantastic second book in an enjoyable series.
  • Nikki Powergloves and the Power Trappers (Nikki, #3) on April 24, 2013
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    An enjoyable third installment for the series.
  • Nikki Powergloves and the Great Adventure on April 24, 2013
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    Another fantastic addition to the Nikki Powergloves series!