http://www.amazon.com/HER-BONES-BADLANDS-Roland-Yeomans-ebook/dp/B00FPFOJNO/
And I found this:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful blend of western, horror, and human insight, May 19, 2014
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This review is from:
I don't normally "do" westerns, but this
author's voice intrigued me, so I gave it a shot---and I loved it.
This
wonderful story has plenty of action, but what really grabbed me were
the philosophical insights woven into the narrative.
I bookmarked far
more pages in this novella than I normally do in a whole novel just
because the phrasing was so lovely and the sentiment so wise that I want
to go back to contemplate further.
And yet...I can completely picture
this story on the big screen with viewers at the edge of their
seats.
The characters are absolutely fantastic with color and personality and so much depth.
The characters are absolutely fantastic with color and personality and so much depth.
I see this author has lots of other
stories out, and I look forward to checking them out.
And right after it was D.G. Hudson's fine review:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sand in my Boots and The Badlands, May 14, 2014
By D. G. Hudson (Vancouver, BC, CANADA)
This review is from:
It's about 'The Industry' in the early days of Hollywood and early
western films.
The Badlands are dry, barren, windblown rugged, and
formerly the home of the Navajo and Lakota tribes, it's known as an
unforgiving land.
A movie on location sees it's usual expectations
shelved when an evil that lurks unseen is called. . .
the air is charged
with apprehension, all the actors are spooked.
Something isn't quite
right, but the guy in charge, Durand / McCord, can't determine what.
A
body is found, attacked by something inhuman. Signs of an old enemy
increase the stakes.
An excellent cast for the movie in the book:
An excellent cast for the movie in the book:
Tom Mix, Marlene Dietrich, David Niven, Errol Flynn, and others, is
balanced by the cast from the world of Sam McCord:
Meilori, Elu, Tesla,
Wolfe and the Sheriff.
Delighted to see his love, Meilori beside him and
Elu's surprise appearance, McCord is ready to do what must be done -
ever the Texas Ranger.
The confrontation with the danger must be met by
Sam alone. . . against the entity hiding in the cave. An entity with
unknown capabilities.
I'd recommend this book to readers who like old
movie sets, western tales, or stories of heroes like Sam McCord.
I
liked it a lot, I enjoy the McCord stories.
Have you ever stumbled upon good reviews of your books?
How lovely. I hope the cockles of your heart are appropriately warm. And that your sales increase and warm those cockles further.
ReplyDeleteWell-deserved, Roland. I usually do reviews on Amazon now, even when I feature the review on my blog. Wow, I like the idea of a movie from your books.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Keep on writing!
ReplyDeleteVery well deserved!
ReplyDeleteI really should do more reviews on Amazon.
Elephant's Child:
ReplyDeleteNo reflection in increased sales but at least one reader liked my tale. :-)
D.G.:
A movie from my book would be nice. :-) And a date with Cate Blanchett. Both have the same likelihood of happening! LOL. But I can dream. Thanks for being happy for me.
Sean:
Still writing. Right now I'm introducing a character that will re-appear over a hundred years later in CARNIVAL OF THE DAMNED to plague the son of my current protagonist.
You keep writing, too. It helps keep the dream alive. :-)
David:
Sam would appreciate it. :-) Thanks for being my (and his) friend.
I am so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteI've read on Author Blogs the perils of reading reviews. They can be devastating. Of course, the opposite is also true. You can stumble upon Praise for your work. Woohoo! I know that must have felt amazing!!!!
Yes! A couple times I've been surprised by tweets that announced the reviews, but every single one is welcome. Congrats on these! They're both wonderful and well earned.
ReplyDeleteGreat to get a review from a respected blogger.
ReplyDeleteEva Green always makes a viewer sit up straight.
This is awesome! It's nice that you put the Penny Dreadful trailer at the end. Eva Green is one of my most favorite actresses.
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Good stuff, Roland. Thrilled for you :)
ReplyDeleteRobin:
ReplyDeleteThanks for being happy for me. And it did feel amazing. :-)
Crystal:
I am happy about your own great reviews. :-)
Susan:
D.G. is not only respected but a talented writer herself. Eva Green has the most expressive eyes!
Gina:
PENNY DREADFUL is much like RITES OF PASSAGE, ADRIFT IN THE TIME STREAM, and DEATH IN THE HOUSE OF LIFE -- so I wish it the best!
Eva Green is a riveting actress, isn't she?
Wendy:
Every good review makes me feel as if all my work is not in vain! :-)