TWO OF MY BOOKS ARE NOW READY FOR PUBLICATION. "THE DARKLING" and BEYOND THE GATE" MAY SOON BE PURCHASED FROM MANY BOOKSTORES or ONLINE FROM AMAZON AND OTHER VENUES. SOME ARE TO BE FOUND WHERE KNOWN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY EXISTS: HOUSES OF POLITICIANS, DOCTOR'S OFFICES, PLACES OF WORSHIP, ETC. EITHER BOOK MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM PIMPS, DRUG DEALERS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RETIRED PROSTITUTES. BUY TODAY...
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NOW. OFF WITH YOU TO THE NEXT PAGE, READ AND ENJOY.
The DARKLING, 70,510 WORD COUNT.
BEYOND THE GATE, 77,329 WORD COUNT.
ODDNESS, A COLLECTION OF TWENTY SHORT STORIES IS READY.
A recent reviewer would not read past "THE DARKLING"
chapter three". Cited a lack of warning about the detailed descriptions of sexual activity.
"There was not a strong enough warning about the offensive nature of the sex scenes."
Happily, not all reviewers felt the same, perhaps some may even enjoy sex.
Chapters two and three do contain vivid descriptions of adult situations. This is not a pornographic volume, neither are the pages replete with foul or offensive words. However, chapters two and three are very naughty.
A few sample reviews below.
Courtney Le Tourneau
Reviewer
"We follow Henry Smith's adventures primarily through his relationship with Jack, a scientist whom he becomes close friends with. They meet for meals regularly and discuss any topic you could imagine. Jack is an interesting character. He is initially skeptical of Henry’s legitimacy as a dark angel-who wouldn’t be? But a series of tricks Henry does in front of him convinces him. He is able to match wits and sarcasm with Henry which makes them an interesting pair whenever they are in a scene together. As a reader, we always get the impression that Henry is not only one step ahead of Jack, but us as well.
The most important aspect of Henry’s personality is his need to even the score. If he feels wronged by someone, he will take his revenge. His reasoning for this is, well, they shouldn’t have done what they did. In one of the opening scenes, there is a brief sexual encounter with Henry and a man that is interrupted due to the fact it takes place in the middle of a mosque. Henry is livid, though to us, he should not have been engaging in such activities in such a public place. He seeks his revenge on the man in a startling way. Now I was beginning to see Henry as a selfish, pleasure seeking creature only out for himself. I was definitely mistaken. As you read this book you will come to see Henry ultimately as a wayward vampire, empathetic to those around him, vindictive to those who not only hurt him but have plans to hurt others.
Seeing the story through Jack’s point of view was great because he says what we, the readers, are thinking whenever Henry does something seemingly crazy. And again, Henry has an answer that suggests he knows more than we actually see on the page.
This story was a fascinating take on your usual vampire lore – it was fresh and new and fun to read. Jack and Henry are two friends who will make you think about how we are all connected in the world, why things happen the way they do and maybe some things are in fact by design. There are a few highly sexualized scenes for people who aren’t comfortable with that sort of reading. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a fun, quirky read that also makes you think."
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Clint Travis Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"The book (THE DARKLING) is a most unusual vampire story that pushes
boundaries in every direction. The tangled cast of characters immersed in
Henry Smith's life range from a marine biologist and a Muslim imam to a child
molester, a prostitute, and a Chinese street gang. Amid the most
questionable elements of human society, there is still room for the concepts of
justice and injustice, even (especially!) in the eyes of an ancient, thirsting
embodiment of mythology. Irreverent and eyebrow-raising, The Darkling
is unforgettably original and highly recommended."
I overall enjoyed this book and the relationship between Henry and Jack. Never read a book about vampires like this before, couldn't put it down.❤ *****
JOANNE. GOODREADS REVIEW *****
Couldn't put it down. Unusual, innovative, thought provoking. One won't come across a more strange, yet likable character like the DARKLING. He is an avenger of a very different sort...Definitely a must read...and read again.
JENNIFER. GOODREADS REVIEW *****
Dear readers, ladies, and gentlemen I do suggest you read this novel. Explore the sensual pleasures of colorectal gardening for a change of pace. No more boring weekends in front of the TV. Free yourselves from the tyranny of shopping and other mundane chores. You will find that a few vegetables can go a long way...
"ODDNESS A SELECTION OF STORIES" IS NOW FINISHED.
After a few months boiling away, the stew is ready.
IF YOU VISIT THE (ECHOS ) PAGE STOP FOR AWHILE, AND READ A SAMPLE STORY EXCERPT. THERE ARE LINKS TO THE FIRST CHAPTERS FROM BEYOND THE GATE and Darkling.
READ AND ENJOY.
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I Have Recently Encountered A Strange Phenomenon
I start out with whiskey and find the more of it I drink, the more intelligent I become. The downside to this astonishing condition is, that when my intelligence reaches the genius level I fall over and go to sleep. My editor told me that he has found similar enlightenment and that his brilliance reaches such proportions it gives him headaches the following morning.
Words to Live By. Wisdom From The Ancient World
“Whatever mishap may befall you, it is on account of something which you have done.”
Words to Live By. Wisdom From The Modern World.
"Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder"
“Beneath the pavement is the beach."
Do harm to no living thing.
Beer is proof that God loves us
and wants us to be happy.
Words to Live By. Wisdom.
As we get older, we gain insight, maturity, and a rich spiritual awakening.
Some or all of which we would gladly trade for money and sex.
I was recently castigated by a visitor to this site.
She complained about the need to mouse scroll from the top of a page to the bottom. Here is a tip that will free you from that nasty, heavy, old fashioned mouse.
Simply press the "HOME" or "END" Keys on the nice keyboard. OH! What Fun We'll Have.
Should anyone need help with this send me your keyboard. I will be happy to press the keys for you. Return postage at your expense though.
" BEYOND THE GATE" AN ADULT FAIRY TALE IS NOW FINISHED.
BEFORE PROCEEDING, PLEASE BE AWARE THERE ARE DESCRIPTIONS AND REFERENCES TO THE FOLLOWING NAUGHTINESS.
VIOLENCE, MOTORCYCLES, DRUGS, RACIST TERMINOLOGY, FOUL LANGUAGE, BREASTS, NIPPLES AND SEX. ALL THIS IN THE FIRST CHAPTER.
NOT EVERY JUNKIE IS UNWORTHY OF SALVATION, NOT EVERYONE HAD A SECURE, COMFORTABLE, AND BRIGHTLY LIT CHILDHOOD.
