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Sunday, November 25, 2012
We are going under a "re-branding"
Alright for starters I know not many people read my blog, but I want to change that by re-branding the site. I know I have not taken an active approach pursuing people for interviews, reviewing books, etc. I admit I have been busy doing other projects: Tech Gone Wild, my own book, and other things. So when I re-brand the site I feel will give it new life. So please bear with me... :)
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Flotilla book review
Rating 9/10
The Good
When I first picked up Flotilla I was very surprised this book made my top 5 best reads! It was easy to tell that this book had a lot of thought put into it and I very much enjoyed it! There was a equal balance of dialogue and story all in a novel begging for a sequel. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves action and adventure.
The Bad
I will say there is no bad except that it really left me on a ledge at the end since I feel like I need t know what happened in the end since it really does not end but is just the beginning.The Story
The story starts out that Jim the main character is a drug taking drinking rebel teenager is shipped off to his dad's place out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on a government project called Colony D. At first he hates his job at the Flotilla then makes some friends including finding a girlfriend and gets a job as a cashier for a gun range. Soon later pirates attack the colony and were warded off by the colony patrol. He returns to the mainland and one day when his mom and step dad are out he drank some tequila and is forced to go to AA every day until he returns to the colony with his little sister. Then disaster strikes on the mainland and of the able bodied men chosen to help Jim's dad is chosen to help. When Jim was on the main land his dad had done some shady stuff and had people trailing him looking for blood. When he left his gift to his son was a very old shotgun and told him to get off the colony since the entire place was made of boats. The perfect time struck when a massive pirate attack happened and he cut the ropes to the colony and made for the coastline. The rest of the colony except for the anchor ship a retired Navy destroyer made it and that is where the story stops and I look for a sequel. I highly recommend this book to teenagers and adults alike.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Interview with the Author of Flotilla
Hey y'all I would like to say I just finished my interview with Mr. Daniel Haight, and have included the file. Enjoy! Interview with Daniel Haight. I heavily encourage y'all to buy the book off of Kindle, read it, and send me back your feedback. Thanks for reading!
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Podcasts are Coming!
Dear readers,
I have been thinking a while and have decided to start making some podcasts. I would like to know what would you prefer video or audio? Please leave comments and voice your opinion.
I have been thinking a while and have decided to start making some podcasts. I would like to know what would you prefer video or audio? Please leave comments and voice your opinion.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Anna Marie
Me: What is the plot of Anna Marie?
Emily: Well, the main theme for Anna Marie is pirates of course. The plot is a young girl, Robin, and her friend, Eric, get aboard a pirate ship, mainly for Robin, but because of the adventure they'll get along the way.
Me: What is the name of their ship?
Emily: Well that depends on which ship you are wondering, as there are three different ships. Captain Wayland's is Anna Marie, like the name of the book. Captain Jame's is River Nida, and Governor Garett's is Jasmine.
Me: How do Captain Wayland and Captain James fit in your book?
Emily: Captain Wayland, or Wayland as he's called throughout most of the book, fits into the book, because he is also one of the main character. He also helps with Robin's personality, as she has little anger issues, And gets Eric to play his part as hero. Captain James fits in because he is the lord of the Caribbean and he has to take Robin away in order for the rest of the story to happen.
Me: How much research has gone into this book?
Emily: It did take a little bit of research on the seas and the oceans in order for a little bit of this to happen. There was a little bit of research for the Pirate Code in it. And then quite a bit of sword fighting, because I really didn't know how to sword fight but I am learning, along with Robin.
Me: What is the climax of your story?
Emily: When Robin falls off the Anna Marie and is taken aboard the River Nida.
Me: What happens when she is taken aboard?
Emily: She is taken aboard toward the 13th chapter... and is knocked off when a wave rocks the boat. No one realizes it, then Wayland tells the ladies to get below, but they can't find Robin. So they set out to go to the River Nida to go and see if James has her. When they get there, James claims he has no clue what they're talking about, but he knows what he's talking about really, and Wayland is about to kill James, but doesn't.
Me: Is their a ship to ship fight?
Emily: Kind of, because Wayland doesn't really want to give Wayland back his crew after he promises them to James because that was his only way of staying on the Caribbean... but the fight is really short, the next book will have the bigger fight scene.
Me:What will your next book be called?
Emily: The Treasure of the Seas
Me: What will we be able to expect to see in it?
Emily: Lots of anger problems from Robin. Wayland getting in trouble with Port Royale, and James. And Eric playing hero again.
Me: Do you have any ideas for a movie?
Emily: I am thinking about either going to Disney, Pixar, or Warner Brothers. If I get it into a movie it would be amazing and I'd want to be in it of course. That wouldn't mean I would get the main part though.
Me: Last question do you have any questions for our readers?
Emily: Well, I hope they enjoy the book, and that the book is a teaching lesson, have faith, and you will go far, if you don't it will crumble at your toes.
Me: Thank you Miss Emily Koons for taking time for this interview.
Me: What is the climax of your story?
Emily: When Robin falls off the Anna Marie and is taken aboard the River Nida.
Me: What happens when she is taken aboard?
Emily: She is taken aboard toward the 13th chapter... and is knocked off when a wave rocks the boat. No one realizes it, then Wayland tells the ladies to get below, but they can't find Robin. So they set out to go to the River Nida to go and see if James has her. When they get there, James claims he has no clue what they're talking about, but he knows what he's talking about really, and Wayland is about to kill James, but doesn't.
Me: Is their a ship to ship fight?
Emily: Kind of, because Wayland doesn't really want to give Wayland back his crew after he promises them to James because that was his only way of staying on the Caribbean... but the fight is really short, the next book will have the bigger fight scene.
Me:What will your next book be called?
Emily: The Treasure of the Seas
Me: What will we be able to expect to see in it?
Emily: Lots of anger problems from Robin. Wayland getting in trouble with Port Royale, and James. And Eric playing hero again.
Me: Do you have any ideas for a movie?
Emily: I am thinking about either going to Disney, Pixar, or Warner Brothers. If I get it into a movie it would be amazing and I'd want to be in it of course. That wouldn't mean I would get the main part though.
Me: Last question do you have any questions for our readers?
Emily: Well, I hope they enjoy the book, and that the book is a teaching lesson, have faith, and you will go far, if you don't it will crumble at your toes.
Me: Thank you Miss Emily Koons for taking time for this interview.
Emily: Thank you Zeke
Me: And me good readers Here is the link to buy her book Anna Marie. Thank you for your time Yours Truly, Voleheart
Welcome!
If you have found out about this brand new blog from the reference in my Go Crazy People Blog well thanks for coming. I will be reviewing some of the books i love to read from my personal library, and some of my personal friends new novels. Some of the genre i will be reviewing is, Christian inspired fiction, action, suspense, comedy, sci-fi, and many more! I would like to invite y'all to grab a hot cup of cocoa, put on your slippers and robe, and come on down to learn of the great adventures of reading. Your favorite, Voleheart
PS: If you would like to have an interview over your book I will be happy to do so! Please email me your request to spartananoles@gmail.com.
PS: If you would like to have an interview over your book I will be happy to do so! Please email me your request to spartananoles@gmail.com.
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