A gifted writer with the passion to inspire.
355126
Where Yesterday Lives:
I read through this one pretty fast. To be perfectly honest, I was extremely frustrated a lot in this book but not with the book. One particular character was a love to hate kind of gal and got the blood boiling at times and that is exactly what I think Karen wanted us to feel. With all the irritations and sad moments of loss and mixed emotions, it served it's purpose for a better feel good ending. It showed by a very illustrated example that no matter what is going on and what you have gone through.. that there is always hope as long as you keep your eyes on what matters. I found this to be a great weekend read and would recommend it to anyone.

When Joy Came to Stay:
I was blown away with this particular read and went through so many emotions from laughing out loud to hiding my tears. Karen, you have done a great job at reminding us through a beautiful illustration that our God is bigger than anything we can't handle. He takes us where we are in our life, no matter how broken we are, and gives us hope when we don't feel there should be. Thank you for helping us keep straight on our walk and God Bless!

On Every Side:
Ok, I can speak freely here right? I couldn't help picture Faith Evans (the singer featured in P.Diddy's I'll Be Missing You) for the main character of this book. That being said this book is scarily on the mark with how I feel a lot these days. The line between separation of church and state and our human rights are getting more and more faint. I am having anxiety over the world I'm picturing for my kids future. I truly am... I don't sleep. This book can be raw, real and hopeful all at once. Thanks Karen, once again, for sharing your gifts and inspiring us all! Oh, by the way, this is highly recommended! *smiles*
805765
Lahiri has that amazing gift -- the ability to describe people, places, emotions, scenes in prose that seems almost effortless. Her writing accomplishes the task without ever calling attention to itself. She writes as the reader's close friend or confidant, chatty without being talkative. It is quite a gift.

As to her subject matter, this is certainly a story about identity, as the name of the book implies. It's also a story about immigration and assimilation. Lahiri has received criticism for writing about the academic and intellectual upper crust, where attending MIT or Yale is commonplace. But that is the world that she knows well. I certainly will read her other books as they appear. A truly talented writer.
2885542
There is no denying that Pandora Poikilos's writing style is a unique one.  She provokes a thought process that many authors only dream to. "Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out" is not written in your typically linear story fashion that 90% of all books are done in. Instead the book is move like a diary, but more on that in a second.

Be forewarned this book can be heart tugging at times and has some content that could hit home for many readers, that being said this book is also uplifting and inspiring.

The main character Anya enters the story right after her diagnoses of Intracranial Hypertension; a rare brain condition.  Here you are brought in the mindset of a person who is now faces with a horrible disease.

Anya starts writing letters about her past for her father; here is where the advanced readers will appreciate the author's writing style. Some might not find it an easy read, but it's a very interesting one when you take the view point of a person desperate to get her life story told against seemingly impossible odds.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a book that will not only draw you in, but truly immerse you in the story.
4390888
Markus is an awesome writer and his characters jump of the page and stand by your side while you are reading.
It's an inspiration for me and the feeling of freedom, love and passion overflow from the pages.
There's no way you can't love this.
1810494
With her illustrious writing style that tantalizes, Joy Tremay captures the throes of a woman's passion for a past flame.  As one learns in writing class, a good writer "shows", and doesn't "tell".  Tremay's thick description goes a long way in portraying the passion and un-inhibitions of physical attraction, with a storyline that is believable, fun, and compelling.  A fine read to curl up with!
2968153
Besides having all that clever fast wit that is stimulating and a precious sign of intelligent life.  There is that palpable factor that some writers achieve where you go somewhere else and see something else that you know you have never seen and really exists (to some extent)...and that is great writing.  As near as I can tell this is his first book and though it appears he does write from some interesting papers and magazines there is not much to indicate much else...which surprises me.  I really think this is going to be one of a series of books that is going to be possibly a big career as a writer and a voice.  He has his own voice and frankly...I feel a bit jealous.  Betting this is going to be a movie before we know it.
253389
Writer has a knack for getting to the nitty-gritty
3161558
Amanda Hocking is an inspiring upcoming writer that pulls you into her fantasy world with every story she writes. Her writing is on a level that both young adults and adults will enjoy. This was the first book I have ever read by this author, but it definitly will not be the last.
482792
Fabulous book, this writer is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.
3346798
I started this book enthralled and hooked by the first pages, a writer who allows herself to disconnect from this world and show us dreams of another. Where writers usually inflect their own biases Sara Douglass has stepped outside belief, gender, and any other mortal coils and has written a world. The characters come alive and their emotions are shared to the reader through brilliant writing. The prophecy, which binds the story and gives the reader some forshadowing, allows the reader a riddle to unravel as they read the pages, and as the characters themselves unravel the prophecy. No complaints would stand to the beatiful images and detail, from the battles, the travels, to the wonder of Tencendor all readers will be taken to this wonderful dream. I save one complaint being that it is book one and there is no imminent sign of its companion's release dates.
3047230
The writer of this has a terrific writing skill, and she is absorbing inside the human challenge. The story, the characters, the movement has such great ingredients, when I read it I feel I was following her pen into another world, then followed her pen from the Asian life to the western world, the player in the book seems alive in front of you. The writer has a braveness to break through the chapel of Asian women life style into a modern world but the culture was full of intention, it's a book with history, economy and military, it's powerful for a small book and balanced into a large voice, you feel you personally know all the players. After all lyrical and beautifully written.
4082060
An inspirational book written by an incredibly talented and engaging writer with an amazing story to share with the world.  You won't want to put this book down as the author's courageous and honest revealing of her life story leaves you wanting more.  Definitely recommend this one!
2324151
The writer has a kind and giving heart, as she tells the story of her often difficult and yet rewarding life's journey. She was so determined to write this book, that although English is clearly a second language to her, she wrote and published it anyway. Please be aware that at times she quotes from the writings I publish and so I may be biased on her behalf.
2214557
Mr. Ellison was the writer, first and foremost, that inspired me to write.

The virtuosity of his prose, its complexity for the sake of revealing insights, sometimes unpopular, but always bone honest, will leave you in awe of his intellect, his passion, courage and warmth.

He hits his stride the best with me when he talks about jazz, and how it reflects the society into which it was born. There are passages here I reread for inspiration, when I need to be reminded why one is called to write.

One of the greats, to be sure.

Enjoy!
1741438
The passion, determination and never-give-up-attitude of Mick Ebeling is infectious and inspirational. He knows how to tell a story in a way that makes you race to the next page.
4563809
He is an evocative writer, a bit verbose, but only a bit, and do not let that stop you from reading his short works.  Imaginative, interesting and relevant for our spirit's hunger to see and grow wondrously.
484786
Rajdeep Paulus is an enjoyable writer with a story to tell to all ages. Her mastery of image and point of view are breathtaking in a new author. Many authors who have written dozens of books would do well to look at this work for its ability to capture the imagination and heart of readers from 12 to 90. It is labeled as YA fiction, yet this 53 year old man enjoyed it immensely.

The character development is spellbinding. You get to know the people bit-by-bit as you would in life. Rajdeep must have paid close attention to her craft after her Junior Year in High School - she's close to perfection.

My only regret about the book is that it ended too soon. She deprived me of a good night's sleep by forcing me to read it in one afternoon and evening and at that cost I needed at least two more chapters. I wanted more. I need a sequel, or another set of stories that are as well written and in the same magnificent voice. That's an author's goal: leave the reader demanding more from them. She's met the goal.

If every new author would take the time to craft their book as lovingly we'd all be better off as readers.

Hats off to Rajdeep Paulus for an incredible start to her literary career.