Location: United States
Member Since: Nov. 18, 2009

Cathy Russell

Biography

Housewife, mother, aspiring writer, beginner Esperantist, and vegan armchair activist. Four time Nanowrimo winner, working on edits in the hopes of publishing. Full time chocoholic.

Where to find Cathy Russell online

Website: http://www.ganymeder.com
Twitter: @ganymeder
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://www.ganymeder.com

Smashwords book reviews by Cathy Russell

  • RealmShift on Dec. 02, 2009
    (no rating)
    I really enjoyed this book, especially the underlying philosophy that belief shapes reality. I have to admit though, it was fun watching a superhuman capable of kicking the Devil's ass. The writing style was engaging, and the characters were well thought out. I didn't like the villains much, nor did I sympathize with them, but at the same time I could see their point of view and how they got to be the people they were. There was plenty of action, and the more I progressed in the story the more I wished someone would make it into a comic or a movie. The plot and characters would be great in either one. Technically speaking, I originally tried the PDB format but it didn't work that well for me with my reader. The PDF format seemed to work a lot better (G1 Android phone).
  • Dark Pages on June 29, 2010
    (no rating)
    This book was a real pleasure. While one of the stories was too explicit for younger readers, this anthology dealt more with the darker side of human nature rather than pure horror. Jealousy, betrayal, depression, envy - they all have starring roles. My favorite story, though it'shard to choose, was 'Clip Notes.' This collection was a thoroughly compelling read.
  • Best of Friday Flash - Volume One on Oct. 17, 2010

    In the interest of full disclosure, let me say that I am a contributor to this book, both as an author and a beta reader. But in all honesty, if I'd never heard of Friday Flash or read any flash before, I'd still rate this as one of my all time favorite books. It's a wonderful anthology, filled with fiction of all different genres. Though I'm personally partial to scifi, every single story in this book grabbed me. It truly is the some of the best flash fiction I've ever read, and I'm honored that I was able to be a part of it. I'll be reading this over and over again in the years to come.
  • Blood Picnic and other stories on July 01, 2011

    Lots of bite-sized fiction with a lot of taste! I thought this book was wonderfully done, from the cover art to the content inside. I've followed Mr. Noland's flash through #FridayFlash on Twitter, and I was pleasantly surprised to find so many of my favorite stories within these pages. He truly has a gift. I switched between reading this book on my original Nook device and the Nook app on my Android phone, and was pleased with the ease of the transition. All the chapter/short story links worked beautifully; the text was crisp, easy to read, and flowed smoothly. Overall, this was one of my most enjoyable reading experiences. With the small caveat that many tales may not be suitable for younger audiences due to subject matter, I highly recommend this book.