Self-Published Only Club discussion

This is the home for placing the book cover of your reading choice and the link to your reviews.

Thanks!

Joanie

Beginning to read




Just finished book one in the series here is the link to my review

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Book 3 of the Tempestria Series for a Reading Corner Series read. (I've already read the previous books as part of a different series read in this group.)


Revised to add:

Here's the link to my review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Marcelle wrote: "Beginning to read

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Thank you, Marcelle! I look forward to your review.

👍😊

S.Lynn wrote: " Book 3 of the Tempestria Series for a Reading Corner Series read. (I've already read the previous books as part of a different series read in this group.)"

Awesome, Lynn! And I've read those reviews. Look forward to reading your review for your current read.

😊

Please find my review for here:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Gary wrote: "Please find my review for here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Thank you for the review, Gary!
-Lynn

New review!
I grew up in a very wealthy town. And, no, I was far from wealthy. In fact, my father was the caretaker for one of the immaculate estates and we lived in the ‘cottage’ at the back of the property so Dad could take care of this mansion… that had no heart. Why do I say that? Because half of the town was all about money, and they judged the other half of the town by how much or how little they had in the bank. There was a part of town called The Valley. In this area that some called the “other side of the tracks—which I found funny because there wasn’t a train anywhere near us—hard-working people scraped by, trying to pay their bills and get through life as well as they could. They had heart. The teens in this town had a difficult time because of this invisible line that was drawn between wealthy and poor. I saw some take to drugs or alcohol to deal with being put down by others who may have had a sports car to park in the high school parking lot, but never had a heart because they weren’t ever shown one. It may sound like such a simple “problem” but there were kids there who took their own lives because they believed they were not from the “right side” and, therefore, would never be a success.

When I read this book, although the scenery was different, the teens and their issues hit me right where I lived because I remembered seeing this, live and in person, when I was growing up. Think “West Side Story” (without the music), meets “The Hunger Games.” Add extra grit, and you have this book. Ashton is located in the Rocky Mountains in a place referred to as Powder Valley. Right next door rests the much wealthier and more polished, Cherry Ridge. Now, the Cherries are a group led by Sonny Gatson, who lives a high-brow life and certainly likes it. From Ashton we have teenagers that were not born into the ‘easy’ life; their group consists of leaders, Irish and Jester, and Benny, Curly, Twitch, and Mars, also known as “Quartermates.”

The interaction between these two groups is riveting, as the Cherries try to ‘take over’ the town of Ashton in order to transform them into what Cherry Ridge believes Ashton should be. As this transformation commences, with Ashton looking like it’s going to give up, these teens stand up and fight back. Ashton High, a school that is basically the pride and joy of the town, plays a huge role in this book because it’s the one thing the town loves; even though it has a background of pain, it’s also been the past winners of “The Powder Match” (an event I’d love to tell you about, but don’t want to ruin the read), where their competitors are, you got it… the Cherries. They haven’t won in a while, however, and they need to. The money they win from the event is what supports the town and keeps it running. The Ashes are already angry at the beginning of the book, believing they have no chance of ever winning the event again. What they don’t know yet is there’s a new “teammate” who has just moved to town, who plans to add her strong emotions and smarts to the fight. Her name is Rose, and her addition to this cast is one that inserts romance, action and, oddly, a snowboarder possessing the skills of an Olympian into the tale.

The deep intensity that this author writes with draws readers into a young man’s head as he opens the door to his world’ a world that includes loss and tragedy, friendships and anger for those all around him, and “calls out” to every YA who’s experiencing the same pain, confusion, social issues, bullying and hard choices teens face. The author shows how not to judge others upon looks, and why you shouldn’t. He delves into the pain, the ever-growing hormones of a teenage boy, and the strength and fight that can be found deep down inside – especially when you’re surrounded by people who will stick with you and do all they can to help.

I can’t say enough about this read. It’s real. It’s unique. It’s in-your-face. The action is super-cool. Mostly…it made me wish that a lot of people I knew way back when had been able to turn to this instead of alcohol to ease their own pain. They would’ve had a second chance. I give this as many “stars” as humanly possible.

matthewjmeagher.com

I'm just starting to read this for the Reading Corner.

Here's a link to my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Philip wrote: "Kassius Kanex: A Novel I'm just starting to read this for the Reading Corner."

Thank you, Philip!

Enjoy!

Joanie 🤗

I seem to be slightly ahead of the game in terms of reading, so I'm getting to this earlier than planned. I'm going to start reading having enjoyed the first book in the series last year. Will, of course, review and post link when done.

I have started reading The Gap by Joanie Lunsford. I have no idea how to put a picture of the cover on this thread (d’oh)

Gary wrote: "I seem to be slightly ahead of the game in terms of reading, so I'm getting to this earlier than planned. I'm going to start reading having enjoyed the first book in..."

That's great, Gary! I enjoy your reviews, they are a good mixture of compliments and constructive feedback.

Nigel wrote: "I have started reading The Gap by Joanie Lunsford. I have no idea how to put a picture of the cover on this thread (d’oh)"

Thank you, Nigel, for getting The Gap. I look forward to your feedback.

Haha about posting the cover. I couldn't figure it out either. Saw someone leave helpful instructions on how it was done.
On laptop: Above the comment block, on the right side click add book/author
select book
type author name in search
choose cover on bottom over link
and click add to the right of book cover.

Joanie 🤗❤️

Please find my review of here.

Gary wrote: "Please find my review of here."

Gary, thank you for the review!
-Lynn

Here is the link to the 5 star review

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I have also posted this on Amazon UK

Thank you so much, Anna!

Have finished and enjoyed Trial Run. Please find review here.

All being well, I expect to do likewise with Trial and Tribulation next week.

Gary wrote: "Have finished and enjoyed Trial Run. Please find review here..."

Thank you for the review, Gary!
-Lynn

Have finished and enjoyed . Please find review here.

Power Redeemed is absolutely on my list and will get to it in due course.

Gary wrote: "Have finished and enjoyed . Please find review here.

Power Redeemed is absolutely on my list and will get to it in due course."

Thank you, Gary!

(And no worries - however long it takes to get to Power Redeemed. :) If your TBR pile is anything like mine... :D )

Marcelle wrote: "Beginning to read




Just finished book one in the series here is the link to my review

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."



Amazing!!
Thank you so much!!
Can't wait to post my own reviews here for authors.
Dana Christy

Happy Reading, Dana!

Joanie 🤗

I've read Hydrosphere Rising.

Here's the link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

-Lynn

here is the link to my review for the second book in the series I was reading.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Joanie wrote: "This is the home for placing the book cover of your reading choice and the link to your reviews.

Thanks!

Joanie"



https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Joanie-Lun...
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...

New Review for “Irish Town”

New Review for my 4x Award Winning Novel! ☘️☘️☘️Irish Town

“A very creative, entertaining dystopian story with a cast of wonderfully convincing characters.

The writing is smooth, intelligent, with some great prose, and it's paced perfectly. I loved the character names!

The plot is satisfyingly complex, with some great twists and turns. Logic-wise, it can be a bit challenging to believe at points, but this is a YA read and there's noting wrong with having to suspend your disbelief as you're transported to a broken, colourful, devicive future.”

Nathan Jones author of “Traveling Without Moving” and “Skinner”

Joanie,

I have just posted a review of: American Boys: The True Story of the Lost 74. Please see the link below ...

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

History - Exciting History - I lapped it up.

I'll look for another. Thanks for letting me join.

Mary wrote: "Joanie,

I have just posted a review of: American Boys: The True Story of the Lost 74. Please see the link below ...

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

History - Exciting History - ..."

Thank you, Mary! Glad you enjoyed your read. Your support is appreciated.

Joanie wrote: "Your support is appreciated."

Hi Joanie, I can't find the posts we first exchanged. Can you help with that?

Do I ask you or Abby for help listing Ben's Books?

Thanks for your support,

Mary.

Mary wrote: "Joanie wrote: "Your support is appreciated."

Hi Joanie, I can't find the posts we first exchanged. Can you help with that?

Do I ask you or Abby for help listing Ben's Books?

Thanks for your supp..."


Either one is fine. I will go ahead and add his books.

Joanie wrote: "This is the home for placing the book cover of your reading choice and the link to your reviews.

Thanks!

Joanie"


https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Awaiting Amazon,s acceptance or denial of the review.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amz...

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Spitfire’s Gift: A Short Story by Nannette Kreitzman

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

-Lynn

(Cross-posted to "Reading Corner Reviews (Summer Challenge)")

Here is my link to my review of Hide in Time by Anna Faversham. I can't seem to attach the cover from my phone.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Awaiting acceptance or denial of posted Amazon review.

My review on book one by Gary Stringer is a done here is the link to the review.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Scorpion

https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amz...

Amazon review accepted.

all set here is the link to my review.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished Power Redeemed , the review for which you can find at:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Gary wrote: "Finished Power Redeemed , the review for which you can find at:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Gary, thank you for the review!!
-Lynn

Finished Marcelle Valentine's Ritual Nightmares: Scarred by Fate Series Book One

Reviewed here:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...

One of the most intelligent, thought provoking thrillers I have ever read. This is not an easy, sit back and relax read - it requires a thinking mind. It does not follow the standard modern-day thriller format. Why? It's based upon real life events and remains within a realm of credibility. My review is at:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is on my husbands TBR list and it's available on Kindle Unlimited, so ....

I'll get started this weekend.

John wrote: "

One of the most intelligent, thought provoking thrillers I have ever read. This is not an easy, sit back and relax read - it requires a thinking mind. It does..."

Thank you, John! Great lead in and review! 👍❤️

Helen wrote: "

This is on my husbands TBR list and it's available on Kindle Unlimited, so ....

I'll get started this weekend."

Awesome, Helen! Thank you!

🤗❤️

Had a lot of unexpected reading time, latley, so I've already rattled through Marcelle Valentine's Breaking Purgatory

and reviewed it here:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...

I expect Book 3 review to follow hot on its heels next week.

Gary wrote: "Had a lot of unexpected reading time, latley, so I've already rattled through Marcelle Valentine's Breaking Purgatory
[bookcover:Breaking Purgatory Scarred by Fate Book Two|595309..."

That's awesome!

As predicted, I have read and reviewed Marcelle Valentine's third book .

Please see the review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I don't often read a series back-to-back like this, but it seems to be slotting into my life schedule, at the moment, so I shall continue with