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"I read quite a few Kindle novels, but rarely review them. I am a fussy so and so, you see, and sometimes the quality is at best disappointing. Yet I keep at it, vainly attempting to be the half full glass kind of guy in anticipation of finding a solid gold gem of a story.

This is it.

Quite simply an entrancing and interesting story well written and told. For fans of the genre it is a must read. For non fans or naysayers, try it. I couldn't put the damned thing down. It really is that good. If I were Laurie Brown I'd not only be extremely pleased with myself for writing this tour de force, I'd also be knocking on the doors of Hollywood. Laurie Brown's use of language and characterisation through carefully chosen phrases or lines of dialogue is really that cinematic.

In summary, an excellent story extremely well told. The author is a face to look out for in the future, I feel. I await her next work with anticipation."]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:41:01 +0000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:12:13 +0000 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:41:01 +0000 Feb 3, 2012 29 lbrown1213 28 1 minute ago http://forums.kindledirectpublishing.com/kdpforums/thread.jspa?threadID=27509
I have an action thriller novel that I am putting out soon, but I need a name change. It was previously called 'Blizzard' but I want to give it a new name since that isnt quite appropriate. Now, the premise is this:
An ex-con trying to redeem himself finds his past catching up when an old accomplice kidnaps his father, the sherrif, and treks to the canadian border while a blizzard rages.

Now, this actually isnt quite correct, since the blizzard isnt going all the time but other than that it is pretty much correct. I am digging this out to the suceess of film The Grey, and thus need a title to reflect the snow and so on.

Any ideas?]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:33:49 +0000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:40:59 +0000 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:33:49 +0000 Feb 3, 2012 27 vegan07 26 1 hour ago http://forums.kindledirectpublishing.com/kdpforums/thread.jspa?threadID=27500
Traci]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:20:53 +0000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:04:23 +0000 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:20:53 +0000 Feb 3, 2012 22 tracihilton 21 1 hour ago http://forums.kindledirectpublishing.com/kdpforums/thread.jspa?threadID=27477
There is a feeling in some parts of the industry that because we have sidestepped the 'gatekeepers' by self-publishing here and other places, we in fact aren't 'real' authors or writers.

Personally I disagree - however what do you feel about it? Do you consider yourself a real author and writer? Should there be a differentiation between those who are picked up by publishing houses and those who self-publish? Is it just publishers protecting their turf? Is there an elitism present? Do you think this sort of mindset will linger?

My blog post is here if you want to read it: http://www.rosemaryfryth.com/thought-of-the-day/]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:04:21 +0000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:11:58 +0000 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:04:21 +0000 Feb 3, 2012 30 aussiewriter23 29 38 minutes ago