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Steven wrote: "Want a free copy of my new thriller Aristocrats and Assassins when it's released. I'm trying to line up reviewers beforehand. I have a limited budget for this, so first come, first serve.The nov..."
Steven wrote: "Want a free copy of my new thriller Aristocrats and Assassins when it's released. I'm trying to line up reviewers beforehand. I have a limited budget for this, so first come, first serve.
The nov..."
Not my cup of tea but good luck with it!
"When the Drum Major Died" by Anjuelle FloydDecember 28th, 1967.
America has taken a respite from the heated protests and firebombing that engulfed the nation the previous summer.
Martin Luther King, Jr. has begun laying out plans for his Poor People’s Campaign.
Florina Gavin Austin, two days married, has moved across state to Poinsettia, North Carolina where she will begin a new life as Mrs. Redmond Austin.
On approach to the house where she and her husband will live, Florina spies a woman sitting on the steps and smoking a cigarette.
“You must be Redmond’s new wife,” the woman says. “All of Poinsettia’s been talking about you.” Failing to introduce herself, the woman stands, flicks cigarette buts behind the shrubbery, and proceeds into what will become Florina’s new home.
The woman’s uncanny knowledge of the space that Florina will inhabit with her new husband leaves Florina feeling more than ill at ease.
Following the benediction at Sunday services, Florina witnesses the woman she will come to know as Agnes, caress Redmond’s cheek. The look in Redmond’s eyes betrays longing.
Agnes’ words to Redmond in a letter confirm Florina’s fears, “I will always love you.”
They also force Florina to confront her own secrets--her first marriage, one that neither her parents nor Redmond know of.
Florina and Agnes are neighbors. Their houses stand next to each other. Their husbands, Negro doctors in Poinsettia, hold prominent positions in the social and political life of their community. As their wives, Florina and Agnes occupy positions of similar regard.
When Agnes flees to Memphis and joins the Sanitation Workers Protests, all are aghast, none more than Florina. Yet she holds empathy for Agnes, respects Agnes’ strength in standing up for what she and all Negroes across America believe and desire: Civil Rights for their people in America.
As they move towards the fateful day, April 4th, 1968, when a great statesman of America, perhaps the greatest ever, will be killed, Florina learns that marriage exposes the vulnerabilities of all who pledge their trough and body. It casts an even greater shadows upon the ones who vow love unto death, and do not deliver what they have promised.
When the Drum Major Died shows what happens when we resist change in favor of worn out tradition, but also what can and does occur when we open our hearts and embrace the words, “ ... be first in love ... be first in generosity ... He who is greatest among you shall be your servant. ... ”
"When the Drum Major Died"
http://www.amazon.com/When-Drum-Major...
Anjuelle wrote: ""When the Drum Major Died" by Anjuelle FloydDecember 28th, 1967.
America has taken a respite from the heated protests and firebombing that engulfed the nation the previous summer.
Martin Luther ..."
I'd like to give you some feedback rather than posting on the amazon site.
I looked at your synopsis given here and followed the link to Amazon. I read the four reviews I found there and came back to your post here in order to comment.
Firstly, I was shocked that the writing style and content of each review posted was far superior to that of your own synopsis here. How does this happen?
Secondly, I wonder if there was some problem when you posted this. There are clearly errors in spelling and punctuation and the description itself is, I find, quite ponderous. Yet each reviewer has a clear grasp of English and a clear facility in describing the content of the story along with appropriate thematic elements.
I'm confused by this. As a reader I would be very disappointed if I purchased a copy of this book and found the use of the English language to be anything like the contents of this post, rather than of a quality which is reflected by the reviewers' compositions.
I'm posting this here because I don't want you to think that I'm being destructive etc but to offer you some feedback. Please note that I'm not trying to insult you personally, but am only commenting.
Cheers.
Dear Steven, I would love to review your book and post an honest review on Goodreads, Amazon, and anywhere else you want it.
My email is [email protected]
Hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Debbie
I have several books that would welcome a review; however be advised that some are not mainstream in the slightest! 3 concentrate on the "real" side of Domination and Submission (no fluffy Hollywood variations here) and one is a move into horror. I can mail .doc copies to those interested, so please contact Me here and lets make a start!DS x
Dear Steven, Sounds good to me. Please mail them to me at Debbie Hickmon, 10601 E Hedges Ter, Apt. B, Independence, Mo 64052.
I await the copies and will give you an honest review and opinion.
Thank you,
Debbie
The novel is the fourth in the "Detectives Chen and Castilblanco Series." Why are these two NYPD homicide detectives trekking around Europe? What nefarious plot are they trying to thwart this time? The background for this is real and involves Hillary Clinton--can you guess how before the ending?
This ebook is .mobi only, although you can read it on most devices with the free Amazon app. Email me at: [email protected]; I only request an honest Amazon review in return for your gift copy. Winter might go on for more weeks, but you can dispel that cabin fever with some great entertainment. Thanks for your help!