Saturday, November 2, 2013

Book Review of The Key to Rondo


 
5 Stars out of 5 Stars
This was an interesting book about this boy who follows his cousin after the blue queen who took her dog after breaking the rules of the music box. They end up in Rondo where things aren't as they seem. In there it's a spin off of fairy tales like once upon a time. Over all, it was a cool and funny book.
I would recommend the book to people that like magic
October 18 to 30, 2013
Date when  I got the book from the library 
Length of book 333 pages
About the author :
Emily Rodda (real name Jennifer Rowe) was born in Sydney, Australia and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature. Moving into a publishing career, first as a book editor, and finally as a publisher at Angus & Robertson, Rodda's first book was published in 1984.

Blog review of Mormon Basics

Mormon Basics
This is a Great LDS/Mormon theme blog for anyone wanting to know more about the LDS christian  faith, and what we believe in 
I would recommend the blog to anyone who wants to learn more about the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Consistency of blog - Consist
About Kelly Merrill - Tagline:
Life is not about the circumstances, it is about the experiences and how we handle them.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Blog review of I Love My Mutt!

I Love My Mutt!

This is a great place to share a picture of your dog
I would recommend the blog to dog people
Consistency of blog: varies- every new post happens when people share a picture of their dog 
Found this blog through Blogcatalog
About this person : a 29 year old Texas woman

Monday, October 21, 2013

Book Review of My Side of the Mountain

My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
$6.99
5 Stars out of 5 Stars
This is a story about this Boy named Sam who ran away from home to live in the wilderness of the 1960's Catskill Mt. Lives in a tree, and makes animal friends. 
I would recommend the book to people that like outdoor adventures 
Read from October 01 to 16, 2013
Length of book 192 pages
About the author:
Jean Craighead George (July 2, 1919 – May 15, 2012) was an American author of more than one hundred books for children and young adults, including the Newbery Medal-winning Julie of the Wolves, the Newbery Honor Book My Side of the Mountain, and its sequel, On the Far Side of the Mountain. Common themes in George's works are the environment and the natural world. Although mostly a writer of children's fiction, she also wrote at least two guides to cooking with wild foods and an autobiography, Journey Inward.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

News Interview with Justyn Simon

Last week I was interviewed by a news reporter from the East Oregonian
Here is the picture the photographer took  and a link to the news article  
Unfortunately it's one of those news sites where a Subscription is needed. 
Which is why I have this picture :
for personal enjoyment only

Monday, October 7, 2013

Book Review of The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success

The Secrets to E-book Publishing Success by Mark Coker

Free
5 Stars out of 5 Stars
Other than saying that a good book will make reader demand that their friends and family read your book, it was a great read. I was an avid reader before coming an indie-author. and this was something I haven't done.  
I would recommend the book to those who want to become better writers
Read from September 07 to October 06, 2013
Date when I got the book September 07, 2013
Length of book 175 pages
About the author 
Founder of Smashwords, the leading distributor of indie ebooks. Since its launch in 2008, Smashwords has helped over 30,000 authors around the world publish and distribute nearly 100,000 ebooks. Millions of readers have enjoyed the talent and creativity of Smashwords authors.
Smashwords ebooks are distributed to Apple (32 countries), Barnes & Noble, Sony, Kobo and Diesel.Author of:The Smashwords Style Guide (how to create and format an ebook); The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book); The 10-Minute PR Checklist (how to implement a strategic PR program); and Boob Tube, a novel about the daytime television soap opera industry.

As it says I can share as much as I like here are some of the parts I liked best

Friday, October 4, 2013

Book Review of Castle in the Air

Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
5 Stars out of 5 Stars
This was a great read. Hints at the Chrestomanci series. Abdullah must on a quest to save flower-in-the-night from the princess stealing djinn. Soon things literally unravel like a carpet. A sultan who gives death penalties like being put on a 40 ft pole. As usually with genies be careful what you with for, or you might get it all   
I would recommend the book to people that like magic
Read from September 05 to October 04, 2013
Checked out book from my school library on the 5th
Length of book 

About the author
Diana Wynne Jones was the author of more than thirty critically acclaimed fantasy stories, including the Chrestomanci series and the novels Howl's Moving Castle and Dark Lord of Derkholm.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Book Review of Freelance Writing Guide

Freelance Writing Guide by Christine Rice
$4.99
5 Stars out of 5 Stars
This Author asked for me to review one of her books, and I chose this on. I've always wondered what freelance writing was, and this book is full of info. Some of it that I found most helpful,because it talked about how to make better reviews, which was differnt from how I review books, but it made sense. It also talked about a few social sites like Behance and Writingroom. The book was from the view that you are a new friend to  Christine and asked her about Freelance Writing. As I'm currently a senior in high school, most of the info. wasn't helpful for because of my age. In all this was a great book.  
I would recommend the book to Authors that want to ideas for what to do on their blog,  people who have a family and are going to college and want to become a Freelance Writer, and those that want an idea on how to make great reviews
Read from September 22 to 27, 2013
Date when  Author sent me the Book : September 9th
Length of book : 107 pages
Where book can be found Amazon, Smashwords

About the author : Christine has been a published author since 2007 when she published her first book, "Poetry for the Heart." In 2008, "Essays for the Soul" was published, followed by "My Not-So-Ordinary Life" in 2009 and "Freelance Writing Guide" in 2012.
Her books are available in paperback and ebook versions at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBookstore, Kobo, Sony, Smashwords, and Lulu.
She has plans for several more books that are due out in 2013 and 2014, namely two memoirs, a poetry book, and a compilation of articles.
She will forever be an author and she will never stop writing and publishing books because it is her passion.

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Justyn's bookshelf: currently-reading

Rufus in Teralupis
5 of 5 stars
tagged: my-books and currently-reading
Lost Face
0 of 5 stars
tagged: currently-reading

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Justyn's bookshelf: read

The Lightning Thief
5 of 5 stars
This is one cool book by Rick Riordan. Came upon it when I saw the movie trailer back in 09. This demi-god, Percy has to fight Greek mythology monsters, and is betrayed by a person he trusted. follows the myth of Percy Jackson with some...
tagged: myth and adventure
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
5 of 5 stars
This is the 1st book of a great series, Harry was about 11 when things changed for the better for him, he left his abusive family with the help of a half-giant to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft And Wizardry. Then makes lifelong friends, a...
tagged: magic and adventure
The Golem's Eye
4 of 5 stars
tagged: adventure and magic
Grip of the Shadow Plague
5 of 5 stars
tagged: adventure, animal, myth, and magic
Eragon
5 of 5 stars
tagged: adventure and magic

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