Fiction
The Collector
Nora Roberts has written 'The Collector' that to me is a friendship and romance story about how two totally different people like Lila and Asher can find companionship and friendship in dealing with death. Lila is a house sitter who happens to see a most devastating event while on the job. Asher is an artist who is a person trying to understand what his brother was all about. Nora Roberts has written a story that will have the reader wondering right to the end. Lila and Asher will discover many aspects of living life and solving various issues no matter how serious.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Inheritance
Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors mainly for the mystery of the stories. Nora Roberts has written 'Inheritance' that is the first book of the 'Lost Bride Trilogy'. This is a story that occurs in the state of Maine on the coastline in a beautiful manor house. The main character of Sonya finds out one day in Boston that she owns a very intriguing house in Maine. Sonya has been cheated on by her fiancé with her cousin and now Sonya needs a new way to understand herself better. Sonya will have to deal with some very unusual personages when she 'claims' her inheritance and learns more about herself, her dad and all around her. This is quite the fast-paced read and this reader cannot wait for Book two of this series. Nora Robers paints (writes) a story that one can visualize.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Out of the Picture
'Out of the Picture' A Shepherd's Sisters novel is a family story written by Tracy Gardner that is also published by Hallmark. This is the story of Savanna, Sydney, Skylar, Aiden and a few others. It is a story of art and what it means. Savanna is an elementary art teacher that used to be an art authenticator for a museum where she 'researched' art to see what is real or fake. Savanna is on a mission to help out a very close friend of herself and her family. I wonder if this could become a Hallmark movie for Tracy has a created a page turner of a mystery for all. It is a fast read with easy to read type.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Original Quantum Leap vs. Quantum Leap 2023
I enjoyed both the original Quantum Leap and the new one. One criticism of the new one I disagree with is when they complain about Ben Sung travelling outside his lifetime but Sam Beckett di travel outside his lifetime on one occasion and the show explained how Ben Sung was able todo so. Also the computer would have been upgraded after 30 years. In both shows all the characters are likeable.
By Ferrari King2 years ago in Critique
Never Piss Off An Author (You Will End Up in Our Next Work!)
A cliché statement, yes, but true, nonetheless. It comes with the territory of watching this world turn (and burn) before my very eyes as well as your own, I’m sure of it. In my own case, I have felt story upon story begging me to be written as more events unfold, not merely in current events globally, but in the behind the scenes of said events. Never mind how such events may impact my own life—bigger things are at play and must be called out!
By Jackie Barrows2 years ago in Critique
Critique Requested: "The Kelpie"
Begging for critique! Overall, I like The Kelpie, but the opening of Part One feels rambling and completely all over the place. It needs toightening, and I'm floundering. Which bits would you cut? Is there anything that pulls you out of the story? Does it matter that I haven't named the town or village where she lives? Is that a flaw?
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
Critiques Needed: First pages of Project Styx. Top Story - January 2024. Content Warning.
Authors note: I would like constructive critiques on the first pages of a sci-fi fantasy book I am working on. I would like to know first impressions and things that need to be worked on. This is so I can get an idea of what an agent or editor might think. I also know that this is long—no need to read the whole thing, in fact, tell me when you lose interest.
By K. Kocheryan2 years ago in Critique
