tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post1915391646484817517..comments2024-03-11T00:52:06.529+10:30Comments on MYSTERIES in PARADISE: Book Reviews: My Policy and GuidelinesKerriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-51231216476267938362015-10-11T22:10:09.849+10:302015-10-11T22:10:09.849+10:30Please use the Contact me button in the right hand...Please use the Contact me button in the right hand column of the home pageKerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-75451772722706162512015-10-11T21:39:16.996+10:302015-10-11T21:39:16.996+10:30Kerrie, how does one reach you? There is no contac...Kerrie, how does one reach you? There is no contact info on the policy page - is there a clue in here somewhere?<br /><br />Can you kindly reply back on this extremely well-organized, detailed, and obviously passionate blog of yours or get in touch to me on goodreads or fb (https://www.facebook.com/bookofnoor)?<br /><br />Want to ship a paperback and want your mailing address. <br /><br />Looking forward to hearing from you. <br /><br />Thanks and Regards,<br /><br />Noorilhudanoorilhudahttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8435748.Noorilhudanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-80121586999473564032015-09-01T23:09:36.105+09:302015-09-01T23:09:36.105+09:30Hello Kerrie,
I would be honored if you would con...Hello Kerrie,<br /><br />I would be honored if you would consider reviewing my mystery novel SAVANNAH GONE. As the title implies, it's set in the hauntingly beautiful city of SAVANNAH, and revolves around a missing marine biologist who opposes the expansion of the Savannah Port, considered by many to be the number one economic development project for the entire Southeastern United States.<br /><br />It's been an Amazon Best Seller for the past 4 months, with over 70 reviews. Here is a link to the book: http://www.amazon.com/SAVANNAH-GONE-Ray-Fontaine-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00WFC6EZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441109934&sr=8-1&keywords=SAVANNAH+GONE&pebp=1441114387261&perid=1XY9H08R9XA517K7Y4TC<br /><br />Thank you so much,<br /><br />Doug Keeler<br />djkeeler1@gmail.comDoug Keelernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-16801407108749944632015-07-19T07:38:37.820+09:302015-07-19T07:38:37.820+09:30Dear Kerrie,
My first mystery, "The Girl who...Dear Kerrie,<br /><br />My first mystery, "The Girl who went Missing," came out on April 23rd. It is set in Mumbai, India, and though it has mystery written all over it, there is a sliver of romance as well. I wrote it to entertain readers but at the same time I wanted to highlight a socially pressing topic. <br /><br />While it's never easy to convert a 245 page (89,616 words) novel into a few paragraphs, here is the synopsis: <br />When June Warner arrives in India to visit her sister Thalia, a trip to take her mind off her jilted engagement, she is greeted by the bright hot chaos of Mumbai but not her sister. She goes to the YMCA where Thalia is staying, only to find that she is not there.<br />Convinced that Thalia’s no-show is a sign that she is in danger, June begins a desperate search for her younger sister.<br />Police Commissioner Oscar D'Costa, scarred by the tragedies of his past, swears he will never again ignore his gut instinct when it comes to a missing girl. And with more and more dead foreign women being found in his precinct, he becomes convinced a conspiracy is at play.<br />Through the two worlds of American naiveté and Indian chaos, they must find the girl who went missing. <br />If this interests you, I would be delighted to send you a copy that is Kindle friendly. I do have some reviews on Goodreads and Amazon, if you choose to read them. Finally, I don't have a time frame for a review; you get to it when you get to it.<br /> <br />Thank you so much,<br />Ace Varkey<br />Amazon:<br />http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WJBDQ22/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1429761715&sr=1-1&keywords=Ace+varkey+the+girl+who+went+missing<br />GR link:<br />https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25101394-the-girl-who-went-missing?from_search=true&search_exp_group=group_b<br />FB link:<br />https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ace-Varkey/979108745446338<br />Blog: <br />https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13604423.Ace_Varkey/blog<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891402464475783602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-75884595554795395712015-05-14T23:26:42.534+09:302015-05-14T23:26:42.534+09:30Hello Kerrie,
Perhaps I am in the early stages of ...Hello Kerrie,<br />Perhaps I am in the early stages of dementia, but I can't find any email contact information on your site. I am anxious to tell you about my new novel. In terms of the USA Fiction Challenge, you don't appear yet to have read a crime novel by an author from or set in either #s 23-24, Michigan and Minnesota. My novel Deep North and I fit both categories. Please let me know how to reach you, and thanks! <br />www.bwknister.comBarry Knisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191575373788669991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-76710038292510386172014-07-17T04:38:12.979+09:302014-07-17T04:38:12.979+09:30Hi Kerrie!
I have a few crime fiction novels I th...Hi Kerrie!<br /><br />I have a few crime fiction novels I think you would enjoy!<br /><br />Would you please shoot me an e-mail at Samantha@JKSCommunications.com if you might be interested?<br /><br />Thanks so much, Kerrie!<br />SamiSami Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411795468830198599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-7620017100796187882014-02-04T20:58:07.537+10:302014-02-04T20:58:07.537+10:30Hi Kerrie,
I wondered if you would consider revie...Hi Kerrie,<br /><br />I wondered if you would consider reviewing my debut novel 'Incitement'. <br /><br />Just as background I entered a competition I heard being announced on The John Murray Show one of the flagship programs on our national (Ireland) radio station and run in conjunction with the RTE Guide our biggest selling weekly magazine back in May. I had written the book a few years ago and had no expectations when entering. I duly forgot about it then to my surprise I won from over 500 entrants. The book is available from book shops in Ireland and is available on Amazon as a physical and ebook, its also available as an ebook on the other main retailers. <br /><br />I will cut and paste the book blurb under my signature below to help you get an idea of the story.<br /><br />I would be more than happy to send you a physical copy of the book or .mobi if you were happy to review it.<br /><br />I realise you must be inundated with requests but if you had the time to review it I would be extremely grateful. If you wanted to contact me via email, it is davidangraham@gmail.com<br /><br />regards<br />David Graham<br /><br /><br />A bloody massacre at a Mexican heroin refinery; a Miami-bound freight ship hijacked for its cargo of illegal narcotics; the ruthless assassination of a Kosovar drug lord – a war has erupted between two drugs superpowers. <br /><br /><br />As DEA Agent Diane Mesi investigates she becomes convinced that the conflict is being orchestrated by an unknown third party. But she is marginalised by her colleagues and her judgement is challenged at every turn. Only if she can expose the truth will she be able to stop the violence and save her career.<br /><br /><br />Michael Larsen is an ex-soldier and hired mercenary who has been contracted to fuel the conflict at every opportunity until it destroys both sides. As he battles his own demons, he hopes that by directing the violence he will attain some measure of redemption. <br /><br /><br />But neither Mesi nor Larsen know the full extent of the forces at play or of what is truly at stake. As they each pursue their own resolution, the violence escalates and they become increasingly isolated and vulnerable to the dangers that stalk them. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626650084125562260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-24058163598222769502014-01-08T08:03:15.447+10:302014-01-08T08:03:15.447+10:30Just saw this (Australian) review of my novel '...Just saw this (Australian) review of my novel 'the Bulgarian Codex' - warms a chap's heart!<br /><br />Book Review by Xanthe Mallett<br />(2012) J. JURIS 587 <br />University of New England <br />Armidale, Australia <br /><br />www.jurisprudence.com.au/juris16/mallett.pdf<br /><br />Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Bulgarian Codex <br />By Tim Symonds <br /><br /> <br />A new Sherlock Holmes novel has a lot to live up to. And frankly, I was <br />not hopeful for this offering. As an avid Arthur Conan Doyle – and Holmes <br />– fan, I was sceptical that anyone could match Conan Doyle’s intellect <br />whilst matching his fast-paced and gripping style. I was wrong. Symonds'<br />story could be described as a gripping yarn which captured the essence of <br />both Holmes and Watson very well. <br /> <br />The story in short: Holmes and his faithful sidekick Watson are contacted by the <br />mysterious and duplicitous Prince Regnant of Bulgaria, following the apparent theft <br />of an ancient and sacred manuscript. Holmes is tasked with finding the <br />manuscript, and by extension preventing the outbreak of War. The lives of millions are in his <br />hands. <br /> <br />So, plot set, the trusty duo set off for Bulgaria, travelling on the Orient Express through beautifully <br />described landscapes. As one would expect, the story is not as simple as it at <br />first appears, and what follows is a tale of murder, greed, and vampires. <br />There are the requisite unexpected twists and turns. A tale worthy of <br />Holmes any day. <br /> <br />So, although I expected to be disappointed, I was not. The language <br />Tim Symonds employs is reminiscent of Conan Doyle, and really transports the <br />reader on the journey. If I were to offer some small criticism, it would be <br />that it feels as if the author is trying too hard to link the story to the earlier <br />texts. But that would be all. And by halfway through this feeling is <br />forgotten, as is the fact that this is not one of Conan Doyle’s original <br />offerings – so good is the dialogue and storytelling. <br /> <br />A good test for me is, when you turn the last page, how do you feel? Glad <br />or disappointed? I was definitely disappointed, as I was enjoying it so much <br />I didn’t want it to end. <br />Tim Symondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350681516309537219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-47465924895938210702013-08-29T11:02:28.345+09:302013-08-29T11:02:28.345+09:30Kerrie, I discovered your blog through Margot Kinb...Kerrie, I discovered your blog through Margot Kinberg's blog, Confessions of a Mystery Novelist, in which yours was linked. Thank you for reviewing mysteries and crime fiction. You're providing a valuable service to readers. I will subscribe and share your blog.<br /><br />Susan Toy<br />http://islandeditions.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-12767690054418564392013-08-24T14:38:29.392+09:302013-08-24T14:38:29.392+09:30Your site is very useful. My new novel from Harper...Your site is very useful. My new novel from Harper Collins, The Manhattan Puzzle, is out Oct 10. Please email me your address at lpobryan@gmail.com if I can send you a copy. Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02741987831863130975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-89362927666729234842013-07-29T11:48:20.702+09:302013-07-29T11:48:20.702+09:30Thanks for dropping by Barbara. No I don't do ...Thanks for dropping by Barbara. No I don't do blog tours. I've noted your reference to COLD by Stella CameronKerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-86389612588617929132013-07-29T11:13:21.386+09:302013-07-29T11:13:21.386+09:30Do you do blog tours? also how do I submit a revie...Do you do blog tours? also how do I submit a review request? The book is COLD by Stella Cameron and it is a mystery. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926898224216190295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-54720996479141395762013-04-30T00:05:30.918+09:302013-04-30T00:05:30.918+09:30Hello Kerrie,
I have a debut crime/thriller novel ...Hello Kerrie,<br />I have a debut crime/thriller novel I wrote I think you might like, called Modern Suburbia. Please visit my blog! chrismerlo.blogspot.com where you'll find lots of info. Thanks!<br />ChrisChris Merlohttp://www.chrismerlo.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-74411095032028415262012-09-13T01:58:51.752+09:302012-09-13T01:58:51.752+09:30Hi Kerrie,
I've read through your Review Poli...Hi Kerrie,<br /><br />I've read through your Review Policy but cannot find and e-mail address to contact you regarding my novel DEPTH OF DECEPTION (A Titanic Murder Mystery) for review consideration.<br /><br />I can be reached through the site: http://www.depthofdeception.com/<br /><br />With thanks,<br />Alexander GalantAlexander Galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890025204584259804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-31316988092399923632012-05-25T00:28:37.970+09:302012-05-25T00:28:37.970+09:30We would love to work with you on our Thriller/Mys...We would love to work with you on our Thriller/Mystery/Suspense virtual book tours (we have a few running now), but I couldn't find an email address to contact you with more information.<br /><br />If you'll email us at goddesfish@gmail.com, we'd love to chat. Thanks!Goddess Fish Promotionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952608939319684406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-4884328282089902852011-11-03T20:11:23.089+10:302011-11-03T20:11:23.089+10:30Michael, use the Kontactr in the right hand margin...Michael, use the Kontactr in the right hand margin to email meKerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-63035032855424477392011-11-03T12:43:45.462+10:302011-11-03T12:43:45.462+10:30I am very impressed with the number and quality of...I am very impressed with the number and quality of the reviews you have done in 2011 alone. I believe my debut novel fits very well with your tastes and I would be very pleased to have you do a review. But I could not find any reference on your Policies and Guidelines page as to how that could be accomplished.<br />Thank you<br />Michael SelmerMichael Selmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100455185361823069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-34640752494153830802009-10-27T22:16:59.098+10:302009-10-27T22:16:59.098+10:30Kerrie, thank you so much for leaving a link to th...Kerrie, thank you so much for leaving a link to this post on my blog. This is one of the most detailed, well thought out review policies I've read and it has given me some valuable insight into the types of questions I should address when I get around to writing my review policy.LibraryGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228787848421626358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-75027461281236237992009-09-17T06:59:22.648+09:302009-09-17T06:59:22.648+09:30Hello Brenda, thanks for the offer, but I'll d...Hello Brenda, thanks for the offer, but I'll decline that thnaks. There really wouldn't be any point as I wouldn't enjoy it. Perhaps you could talk to my BBAW Interview Swap partner <a href="http://thestorysiren.com/" rel="nofollow">The Story Siren</a>Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-11780194330280504382009-09-17T05:30:02.574+09:302009-09-17T05:30:02.574+09:30I understand that you prefer crime stories, but wo...I understand that you prefer crime stories, but would you review a YA fantasy novel?Brendahttp://bks2plz.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-47252491546213494812009-07-14T21:36:32.087+09:302009-07-14T21:36:32.087+09:30Why don't you just create a blog and post your...Why don't you just create a blog and post your own reviews there?Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-60938072730019864502009-07-14T18:58:31.149+09:302009-07-14T18:58:31.149+09:30I am in my teens and want to write book reviews on...I am in my teens and want to write book reviews on recent books I've read however I can't find a website where I can post my reviews. I've tried amazon however it requires you to have an account. Any suggestions?Beach Weddingshttp://awesome-weddings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-61677932250863580662009-05-04T11:27:00.000+09:302009-05-04T11:27:00.000+09:30Wow 500 words sounds like a lot but it doesn't loo...Wow 500 words sounds like a lot but it doesn't look that bad. I don't know how long mine are. I have been trying to do them better lately and longer.Confuzzled Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06738492612572914119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-29299853850211717472009-05-03T06:56:00.000+09:302009-05-03T06:56:00.000+09:30Very insightful _ thanks for sharing.
Happy Weekly...Very insightful _ thanks for sharing.<br />Happy Weekly Geeks :)Mareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928083444845381275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-56149400110845493772009-05-03T05:52:00.000+09:302009-05-03T05:52:00.000+09:30This post has been a big help to me. Wow, this is ...This post has been a big help to me. Wow, this is perfect timing too. I just read a book I did not like and was unsure if I should have reviewed it or not. I am new to reviewing so I have a lot of questions. You covered most of them in a well thought out format. <br />Thank youSariJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11576155931734364322noreply@blogger.com