![]() But after attempting to synthesize his personal vision of psychology, physics, and mysticism into a user-friendly book, he found the end result “not much fun to read” (Alan Atkinson, “The Celestine Prophet,” in New Age Journal, July/August 1994, p. There he “accessed his higher self,” sucked up some cosmic energy, and experienced a miraculous healing (of a sprained ankle). A youth counselor in Alabama with a sociology degree from Auburn University, Redfield undertook a search for post-1960s enlightenment, which led from the pages of Alan Watts and Teilhard de Chardin to the psychic “power spots” of Sedona, Arizona. Oddly enough, author James Redfield did not originally set out to write fiction, at least in the literal sense. ![]() For this novel (coyly subtitled “An Adventure”) is little more than a 246-page New Age catechism, stupendously inept as fiction but somehow captivating to an enthusiastic cadre who have devoured it and passed it along to their friends. For further information or to subscribe to the C HRISTIAN R ESEARCH J OURNAL, go to: Īny aspiring novelist who has yearned to see his or her labor of love sitting atop the New York Times’s bestseller list can now take heart: if The Celestine Prophecy can boast of umpteen weeks in that exalted position, then even the most humble effort has a chance at enjoying huge success. ![]() The full text of this article in PDF format can be obtained by clicking here. ![]() This article first appeared in the C HRISTIAN R ESEARCH J OURNAL, Winter (1995). ![]()
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![]() ![]() I knew with this book that the twist needed to be emotionally devastating for Samantha and upend the idea that getting an answer means obtaining closure. KT: I wish I knew the secret-the truth is that the twists always just come to me, usually before I even plot out the rest of the story! I think with mysteries, a satisfying reveal is the most important element, and everything else should be crafted around it. Can you tell us the secret to creating a killer twist? (Really We’re not going to give any spoilers, but let’s just say that we DID NOT guess NS: Speaking of Out of the Ashes, we were lucky enough to pick an early copy up. In all that time, I never got Sam out of my head, and I knew that the only thing standing in my way of finishing the story was my own fears that I wouldn’t be very good at writing for adults. In 2020, after I turned in a final draft of my YA novel That Weekend, I decided to use my extra time at home during the pandemic lockdown to focus on finally finishing a draft of Out of the Ashes. ![]() I kept coming back to the idea, but I just never had time to dedicate to the story because I was contracted to write more YA novels. KT: I started the first draft of Out of the Ashes eight years ago, after I sold my YA novel The Darkest Corners. What made you decide to delve into adultĬrime fiction with your newest novel Out of the Ashes? ![]() NS: You’ve historically written YA thrillers. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reluctantly, because Johnson has always been an elusive figure, one of the last of the marginal masters. ![]() “Tree of Smoke” is a soulful book, even a numinous one (it’s dedicated “Again for H.P.” and I’ll bet you a bundle that stands for “higher power”), and it ought to secure Johnson’s status as a revelator for this still new century - a prediction I voice confidently but reluctantly, and with a little disappointment and dismay. It comes with the armor and accoutrements of a Major Novel: big historical theme (Vietnam), semi-mythical cultural institution (military intelligence), long time span (1963-70, with a coda set in 1983) and unreasonable length (614 pages), all of which would be off-putting if this were not, in fact, a major novel, and if Johnson’s last big book hadn’t been the small collection of eccentric and addictive short stories called “Jesus’ Son” (1992). Good morning and please listen to me: Denis Johnson is a true American artist, and “Tree of Smoke” is a tremendous book, a strange entertainment, very long but very fast, a great whirly ride that starts out sad and gets sadder and sadder, loops unpredictably out and around, and then lurches down so suddenly at the very end that it will make your stomach flop. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Her Firebug series is on my wish list now for the next time I get the privilege of doing a nice book shop… Actually, McBride is now most definitely on my favourite authors list. However, I did read through it really quickly when I set aside a night to actually enjoy myself… once I got into it, I didn’t want to stop. The addictive nature of this story is probably why I stopped reading it quite quickly – I have a busy few weeks of work, so getting sucked into an amazing story wasn’t high on my list. So maybe don’t read it when you have more “adult” things to do… it got me into a little trouble. ![]() The storyline is also intriguing and filled with twists and turns that I hadn’t expected. Filled with fantastic sidekicks and unforgettable characters. Turns out that this is the kind of book I’m probably always going to be in the mood for. Mostly because I’ve not been entirely sure if it’s what I’m in the mood for. I keep picking this book up and putting it back down. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "You've not been long away, this time," I remarked, as I finished my soup forgetting momentarily Carnacki's dislike of being asked even to skirt the borders of his story until such time as he was ready. Five minutes later, Carnacki, Arkright, Jessop, Taylor, and I were all engaged in the "pleasant occupation" of dining. ![]() 1 THE GATEWAY OF THE MONSTER In response to Carnacki's usual card of invitation to have dinner and listen to a story, I arrived promptly at 427, Cheyne Walk, to find the three others who were always invited to these happy little times, there before me. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this ebook or online at Title: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder Author: William Hope Hodgson Release Date: Janu Last Updated: OctoLanguage: English Character set encoding: ASCII *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK CARNACKI, THE GHOST FINDER *** Produced by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, CARNACKI, THE GHOST FINDER By William Hope Hodgson 1910, 1912Ģ CONTENTS No. 1 Project Gutenberg's Carnacki, The Ghost Finder, by William Hope Hodgson This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. ![]() ![]() ![]() He felt so stubborn and toed the line of toxic masculinity but a part of me still felt for him. ![]() ![]() I found Roy’s character so infuriating at times. These literary tactics definitely made me more empathetic to certain characters I otherwise would’ve written off completely. It gave great insight into how the characters viewed themselves and pushed the reader to read between the lines in many instances. The “Dear John” letters between Celestial and Roy also added another layer of depth. Her choice to narrate from multiple characters’ point of view only enhanced this aspect - it was like burrowing into the mind of each character and uncovering a hidden facet that added to their identity. Jones does a great job developing characters that are full of depth and complexity. It was truly a page-turner and a deeply emotional and affecting story. The story follows the ripple effect of Roy’s imprisonment - on their marriage, their friendships and their families, and emphasizes the choices we make, those we cannot make and those that are made for us. An American Marriage by Tayari Jones follows newlyweds Celestial and Roy as their already unstable marriage is put to the test when Roy is sent to jail for a crime he did not commit. When Oprah, Obama and nearly every person you follow on Instagram agrees that a book is good, you know you’re in for an amazing read. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As far back as she could remember, Hannah had been hunkered down in headphones, her face buried in song lyrics. Leave it to her sister to wax poetic about a record store after too much to drink, instead of an ex-boyfriend or a crush. “You should have seen this little record shop, Pipes,” Hannah said around a sip of wine. Would he laugh at her captions? If this Instagram feed was his glimpse into Piper Bellinger’s life, would it override the real-life impression she’d given him? Now she was going to spend the next three days wondering which pictures Brendan looked at and what he thought about them. ![]() Maybe Hannah had a point about social media having too much ownership over her thoughts and enjoyment. ![]() What if her lack of modesty turned him off? Did he create a profile just to follow her? How did she feel about Brendan looking at her plethora of side boobs and booty? Even her most modest pictures were kind of provocative. “Brendan followed me.” She tapped his profile and choked. Automatically, she tapped her notifications. Piper applied a filter before swiping over to Instagram. Thanks to four glasses of wine, many attempts were made to get a non-blurry picture of Piper before an adequate one was selected. Essentially an altar at which to worship the social media gods. It Happened One Summer Chapter-12: They visited the winery first.īrendan was right about Piper loving the selfie spot-damn him-a jewel-toned wall painted to look like stained glass, vines crawling up the sides and wrapping around a neon VINO sign. ![]() ![]() HOT WINGS is a battle of the alphas, hot firefighters, two crazy families, dominant lover, HEA romance with a helping of laughter and even more feels. And he’s absolutely certain that Donny Canali belongs to him.ĭell also knows how to show a lover he’s in charge.ĭonny’s shocked to discover how much he’s turned on by dominant Dell, but Donny’s not gay. ![]() He loves his job with the Chico, CA police, he can get casual sex whenever he wants it, and for family vibes, he has his brother Angelo’s large family of hot-headed firefighters. Detective Rick Canali’s life is perfect the way it is. But keeping their hands off each other will be impossible. ![]() He’s been proud to be gay since he was ten, handled a helicopter in Afghanistan like it was part of his body, and can fly a fire bomber in the worst conflagration. Hot Pursuit - Solving the case will be tricky. Most macho of all the super-alpha Canali brothers and proud of it, Donny’s famous for his gorgeous face, his firefighter prowess, and for going through girls his family doesn’t approve of as fast as he changes jeans.ĭonny’s biggest hero is his fire captain dad, until his life gets saved from the skies by fire pilot Dell Murphy.ĭell’s certain about most things. Hot Wings: A Battle-of-the-Alphas, Two Hot Firefighters, MM Romance (The Hot Cannolis) by Eli Eastonand Tara Lain Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. Add half the chicken wing parts to the oil and fry them. He’s so yummy! So keep reading for the blurb and then grab a copy or read it on #KU. Heat 3 inches of canola oil in a heavy pot to 375 degrees F. Dell Murphy, the pilot, is one of my fave characters I’ve ever created. This one is the ultimate firefighter hotness with two super-hunky men, both firefighters and one is a fire pilot. ![]() I’m so thrilled to announce the release of HOT WINGS by Eli Easton and me. ![]() ![]() ![]() A brilliant debut."-Lisa Duffy, author of The Salt House "In The Queen of Hearts, debut author Kimmery Martin brings humor and insight into this exploration of friendships and secrets set in the fascinating world of practicing doctors. A book about female friendships that unapologetically wears its heart on its sleeve."- Kirkus "Martin's debut novel, about pediatric cardiologist Zadie Anson and trauma surgeon Emma Colley, is a medical drama executed with just the right balance of intensity, plot twists, tragedy, and humor.A remarkably absorbing read." -Booklist "Whip-smart and full of heart, Martin expertly weaves the threads of friendship, love and betrayal into a story that crackles with humor and compassion. ![]() ![]() Praise for The Queen of Hearts "Fans of Grey's Anatomy are sure to enjoy this new release, a novel about friendship, success, and secrets set amid the day-to-day drama of a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina."- Southern Living "A secret from two doctors' pasts may put what they cherish most under the knife: their friendship. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hey, at least there’s still an Earth left to be dying in 2093. In 2093, astrophysicist Karl D’Branin (Eoin Macken, NBC’s “The Night Shift”) has assembled a team to travel into deep space to attempt first contact with an alien race in a last-ditch effort to save a dying Earth. Sundays through Thursdays over the next two weeks on Syfy. Producers had to go all the way back to a Martin novella released in 1980 for “Nightflyers,” the pitch-black outer-space horror series airing at 10 p.m. ![]() Martin to finish a book - he’s been toiling on “The Winds of Winter,” the sixth novel in the series that served as the basis for “Game of Thrones,” since at least 2010 - it’s kind of amazing that he has any other completed works to inspire TV shows. ![]() A photo still from “Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland” (HBO)Ĭonsidering how long it takes George R.R. ![]() |