tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59005259623776833422023-11-16T17:40:49.866+10:00Phoenix Photography and WritingPhoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-19197206894158505742012-05-20T11:14:00.003+10:002012-05-20T11:14:42.689+10:00The Pineville Heist is FREE for today only! Contest details included!
The Pineville Heistby Lee Chambers
The Pineville Heist is the debut #1 Thriller from writer/director Lee Chambers. The screenplay version attracted Booboo Stewart (Seth Clearwater) from the Twilight movies for the lead in the motion picture slated to shoot later this year. Amazon Rankings #1 THRILLER (APRIL 2012)#1 CHILDREN’S MYSTERY (APRIL 2012)#3 FOR ALL BOOKS (APRIL 2012)
Here’s Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-27699630066419869072012-01-09T08:46:00.000+10:002012-01-09T08:46:58.038+10:00The Pineville Heist is FREEA while back I reviewed The Pineville Heist, a young adult book written from a screenplay by Lee Chambers. I have just been told that The Pineville Heist is currently FREE on http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/120147 when you enter the following code: VJ98N.
Hurry along and get yourself a copy of this fantastic read with an excellent twist, and get a feel for the story while it Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-63616963169393022162011-10-31T09:37:00.002+10:002011-10-31T09:40:43.071+10:00Interview with Louis Bertrand Shalako, author of The Shape Shifters
As the year draws to a close, so too do my reviews and interviews. With only 7 remaining before I take some time off to concentrate on my own writing, I welcome on of the last authors to grace my blog for a while. Welcome, Louis! What inspired The Shape Shifters?
I had this idea that we are all shape-shifters. Every seven years, every cell in our body is renewed, and it is clearly ourPhoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-81267502911273923572011-10-28T11:12:00.002+10:002011-10-28T11:12:26.518+10:00Review of The Shape-Shifters by Louis Bertrand Shalako<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4ptPhoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-6872094565925693052011-10-14T13:52:00.003+10:002011-10-14T14:05:00.126+10:00Review and Interview with Screen-Writer Josepsh ChastainA Sinner’s BibleScreenplay by Joseph Chastain
Although I don’t normally review screenplays, I read this as a favor and had to say something about it. A Sinner’s Bible reads quite easily for a screenplay and Joseph sets the story up quite well. The lead role, Steve, is a young man trying to juggle school and a job to help his mother, Rachel support them both. Life isn’t easy for them with his Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-31183233183812224042011-10-07T08:23:00.001+10:002011-10-07T08:28:36.257+10:00Review of Knight of Swords, by Sara Curran-RossAfter weeks of waiting, I finally began on The Knight of Swords with much anticipation. Despite the range of genres I review, the paranormal will always be a personal favorite and after reading Sara’s The Devil You Know I knew I was in for a good read. I was far from disappointed.Sara has a way with words, with the ability to weave a spell of language around me as I read. I can see the images Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-54473327318547752332011-10-03T09:17:00.000+10:002011-10-03T09:17:08.133+10:00About the Talon Series by Gisela Sedlemayer Nine-year-old blond Matica lives in a remote little village on a dry plateau in the Andes of Peru. She moved here with her Australian missionary and schoolteacher parents when she was five years old. Ever since she could remember she faced cruel rejection because of her growth handicap. She is trapped in a body the size of a two year old. Because of that the local Indians wouldn’t accept Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-173334307458099742011-09-30T09:20:00.000+10:002011-09-30T09:20:28.249+10:00Review of Talon, On The Wing by Gisela Sedlemayer<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-63185745881255057182011-09-23T16:37:00.001+10:002011-09-23T16:41:24.147+10:00Six Sentence Sunday #9
Six Sentence Sunday is here again, and we're still at the crime scene, shortly after Nala is rescued by handsome detective, Jason...
Turning to Nala, he noticed the back-up patrol pulling in to the alley. His deputy led her attacker to the car, trying to keep him away from Nala. After a quick call to the station, they had discovered this man was wanted for a number of muggings and attacksPhoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-21004273692462655662011-09-22T10:44:00.001+10:002011-09-22T10:48:21.963+10:00Interview with Lee Chambers, Author of The Pineville HeistA few days late due to internet issues, this weeks interview is with Lee Chambers, author of The Pineville Heist, a novel written from a screenplay. Please enjoy!
I noticed that this was originally a screenplay; what made you decide to turn it in to a novel?I love the story and because it takes a lot of time and money to get an independent film made I decided to share the story in book form Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-14735396184344781752011-09-17T08:55:00.000+10:002011-09-17T08:55:46.565+10:00Six Sentence Sunday #8<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4ptPhoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-69021935111429615222011-09-16T10:07:00.002+10:002011-09-16T10:12:50.259+10:00Review of The Pineville Heist, by Lee ChambersA book written from a screenplay; not an order I’m used to, but I anticipated what lay within these pages.
Sure enough, the scenes were clearly set and a lot of story was told within the first chapter, certainly enough to let the story flow without having to jump back and explain what was going on. Derek Stevens is painted as a typical business tycoon, getting rich from the hard work of Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-2692796131635286882011-09-14T16:40:00.000+10:002011-09-14T16:40:22.344+10:00I WON!!After a few giveaways on my own blog, I've just won a book from the blog of fellow writer Sam Crescent (except she's been published, I'm still working on my books). I've won a copy of Daisy Dunn's paranormal book The Portal! *happy dance* Now I know how all the winners from my blog feel!Thanks Sam, and big thanks to Daisy!Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-6089537350476993532011-09-12T09:41:00.001+10:002012-01-09T08:41:00.637+10:00Interview with Allan Leverone, author of The Lonely MileThis week, I'm pleased to welcome Allan Leverone, author of the gripping book The Lonely Mile! Welcome, Allan!
Thank you for having me, Casey, and for giving me the opportunity to connect with your readers!
Thrilled to have you! So let's start with a standard question; What inspired The Lonely Mile? When I was in college, I had a drive of nearly a thousand miles to get back and forth to school.Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-70300107995879924512011-09-09T16:55:00.000+10:002011-09-09T21:10:43.477+10:00Six Sentence Sunday #7As those who have been following my blog know, I've recently being posting Six Sentences from my latest WIP, an erotic romance. I've decided to post all erotic content on a different blog, The Naughty Pages of The Phoenix, so if you want to read more about Krissy and her handsome stranger, then by all means, follow the above link. On this blog, I shall return to Nala and Jason. Read on...
“Well, Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-70115637942281181862011-09-09T16:40:00.000+10:002011-09-12T09:18:00.540+10:00Reiew of The Lonely Mile by Allan LeveroneA dark, sinister scene captivates from the first few words. A woman is kidnapped, the perpetrator's actions paint him to be a delusional psychopath, one moment abusing her in some form or another, the next whispering sweet nothings to her. Her confusion and distress is abundantly clear, and contagious. It doesn’t take long for the sinister stranger to explain some things, which sparked my Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-76059445639376580432011-09-07T08:34:00.000+10:002011-09-07T09:08:19.468+10:00Guestblog by Ben ReederSo I'm hosting my first guestblog. I'm not sure exactly how to introduce it, so I'll keep it simple. The subject: Witches and Wicca. The blogger: Ben Reeder, author of The Demon's Apprentice, which I recently reviewed. You'll also find an interview with Ben on my blog regarding his writing. Well, enough from me,let us get to this guestblog, shall we?
Witches: The new sparkly Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-47860211341427346522011-09-05T10:57:00.000+10:002011-09-05T16:58:29.474+10:00Interview with Ben Reeder, author of The Demon's Apprentice.
So my latest review is on Ben Reeder's novel 'The Demon's Apprentice'; first installment of a Young Adult series about Chance Fortunato, a younge warlock striving to leave his past behind and claim the bright future he so richly deserves. What was it that inspired the story of Chance Fortunato?Chance’s story, like many I find myself working on recently, is a combination of elements that Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-37518863276311770372011-09-02T07:49:00.000+10:002011-09-07T08:07:57.918+10:00Review of The Demon's Apprentice, by Ben ReederAfter a little break to rejuvenate my mind, I return to my reviews with Ben Reeder’s novel The Demon’s Apprentice; an intriguing paranormal novel, perfect to return to. Curiosity is piqued from word one, growing as events occur. Who exactly is this Chance, other than a being warlock; what is he doing for this Master; why doesn’t he try to escape? Emotions towards Chance vary between pity for Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-55060135137621632962011-08-26T14:19:00.001+10:002011-09-05T17:06:09.097+10:0020% off Danver's Asylum at Smashwords!NAUGHTY NIGHTS PRESS ANNOUNCES A THRILLING SUSPENSEFUL OFFER
Have you got your copy of DANVERS ASYLUM by
CHRYSTIAN MARRERO yet?Well for 2 WEEKS ONLY you can buy your very own copy of DANVERS ASYLUM at SMASHWORDS.Until September 8th Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-19153517680778623262011-08-15T09:23:00.000+10:002011-09-05T17:31:59.369+10:00Interview with Cameo Renae, author of In My Dreams*When did you discover you wanted to write and publish books?
I've always had a love for reading and writing, for as long as I can remember. There was something about writing that made me happy, but I never really took it seriously. About seven years ago, I decided to take a writing course. I had to come up with stories based on pictures, and prompts, and I had a blast seeing what my feeble Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900525962377683342.post-37734008006563953362011-08-12T17:05:00.000+10:002011-08-12T17:08:06.862+10:00Liebster Blog Award Yay! I received this awesome award from:
Cameo Renae
Thanks so much!
The Liebster Blog Award, is an award that highlights book blogs with under 200 followers, to spread the word and show some love.
Here are the rules: Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.
Reveal your top 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.Phoenix Johnson USAT Bestsellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08809241705824333367noreply@blogger.com2