The 131 Preview Review Presents A Season of Tales From Author Eri Nelson @Dearharts @shannonihayes

The 131 Preview Review Presents

Every holiday I would write a short story. Here are some of those stories and the pictures, taken by me, that could have been the cards to carry the stories. 

-Eri Nelson

 With the Holiday Season behind us and cold blustery nights ahead of us I found myself in a fog of a nasty cold and needing something short to take my mind off of the craziness induced by the meds mix. I picked up something a wee bit different from my Beloved author and friend Eri Nelson.. her latest release and snuggled down for a read.

#TeaserTuesday The 131 Preview Review #Spotlight Bristol Boys Stomp From Doreen McGettian @doreenb8

 A Spotlight from The 131 Preview Review

Title: Bristol Boyz Stomp

Author +Doreen McGettigan 

Description: 

‘ROAD RAGE’ is what all the news shows and newspaper’s called it. To me, that sounded like a disease, an affliction that can make you kill.  A sorry excuse to take the claw end of a hammer and pound it repeatedly into the skull of another human being.

In April of 1999, my younger brother, David, passed away.  Doesn't passed away sound so gentle, even normal?  David’s death was neither, it was brutal murder.

This book is the true story of the random murder of my brother.  The youngest of five.  I am the oldest.  We were the book ends.

You will meet and fall in love with David, the victim.  He was a handsome soft spoken gentle giant with a great musical talent.  He was also a husband and Daddy.

The reader will agonize with the family as they spend seventy-two-hours in the intensive care unit watching Dave slip away.  They prayed for miracles and discussed organ donation while still trying to figure out exactly what happened that night.

The family will take you along on their frustrating journey navigating the justice system and learning to deal with the media.

You will become infuriated with the judge, the evil skirt and sneaker wearing district attorney who was only interested in winning an election, the defense lawyers and the murderer’s families lack of empathy or compassion.

The reader will agonize with the author as she struggles to share her story of grief, depression and defeat.

A painfully gripping, honest detail that will leave readers inspired to hug everyone they love and sadly; forever looking in the rear view mirror.

About the Author:

 When Doreen’s brother was murdered, she was shattered.  She dove head first into working; writing and learning.  Anything to keep herself  from feeling or dealing with her loss and the complete unraveling of her family.   Doreen  was fortunate enough to come in contact with some very special people at the Network of Victim Assistance.  She joined a Homicide Survivors Group and then became active in the state of Pennsylvania’s largest and most comprehensive victim service organization, NOVA,  as an advocate, board member and speaker.  She has become a voice for those affected by violence and bullying.  She has also become a champion for the elderly; who sometimes have trouble admitting they have been victimized.

Doreen has written for several Philadelphia area newspapers. She is now a respected freelance journalist, content writer, ghostwriter and author. She works part-time as a caregiver for the elderly, most of whom are hospice patients.

She is an active member of and also sits on the board of The Press Club, is a member of the Military Writers Society of America, the Nonfiction Authors Association, LB Creative Writers, Hot Pens, BC Speaker’s Bureau, and a workshop facilitator. She also owns a marketing company.

The author lives in Delaware County, Pa. just south of Philadelphia with her husband John and two little dogs.

Doreen and John have 5 grown children (2 more in heaven) and 13 grand children (their own little cult).

Their lives are not boring.

Author Links:

Website      Facebook     Twitter

Buy Links:

Amazon

Excerpt:

        When it was finally my turn to speak, I walked to the front of the courtroom and faced the judge. I got through my letter. Tears stung in my eyes, but I fought them off. I did the best I could. When I finished, Mel Kardos asked permission to question me. That had not happened to anybody else all day. I looked at Matt, and he shook his head yes. The judge granted the permission. I was shaking. He asked me where I worked. I was stunned. What was his point? I told the judge I was scared to say where I worked. I did not want any of them to know where I worked. I knew Kardos wanted me to say I worked at The Bucks County Courier Times. He was going to say I had something to do with the press coverage of this case. I was lucky if I got a pen in that building, let alone the power to drive the news. I turned to Kardos, smiled sarcastically, and answered I worked for a company called GPN. He was clearly annoyed that he did not get the answer he wanted. It was the truth. GPN was Greater Philadelphia Newspapers. I did not lie. That’s what was on my paychecks.

           I nervously looked over at Laurie Mason; she was the writer for The Bucks County Courier Times who covered all trials and court related events. She even had her own office in the basement of the courthouse. She smiled. I ran up to her as soon as it was over and asked her if I’d lied. She laughed and said no. She said it was amazing that I came up with the perfect truthful answer. I found out later from the prosecutor and the reporters that they had never, ever, heard someone questioned after giving an impact statement. It was another excuse to hate Mel Kardos. What an arrogant man he was.

The 131 Preview Review takes a double gainer into Speculative Fiction: with Going Thru Hell from Author T.J. Loveless

The 131 Preview Review Presents 

The journey through hell begins with one step.

KYLIE RIPPONS is a SpongeBob pajama bottom wearing, Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 driving, USDA certified klutz, coffee-addicted mortal, seeking a normal life despite the constant harassment of gods and the ability to braid time.

Kylie sees actions and consequences as bright, shining timelines in her head. Born with the power to gather the strings and braid them into a new chain of events, she is the weapon of choice for many pantheons in their never ending wars. But using the ability requires fuel, and for a mortal, it means a piece of her soul.

The 131 Preview Review is back with Author Solease M. Barner

The 131 Preview Review is back with 

Author Solease M. Barner

Solease lives in a quiet area. She is a wife, and mother to a daughter. Solease loves to spend time with her family. She's been called the social butterfly by many friends. She's a huge movie buff, and loves to read books. She writes poetry on a daily basis, as a way to release stress. Solease is the author of "Secrets of the Ghosts - The Sleeper", "Secrets of the Ghosts - AWAKENS", "The Draglen Brothers Series - DRAKEN" and "The Draglen Brothers Series - SHOWKEN"

ORANGE is the NEW RED in AWAKENS The Secrets of The Ghosts from Solease M. Barner

The 131 Preview Review Presents 

From Solease M. Barner

WHO -- Holiday Towley - wife, mother, wedding planner and secret government assassin. WHAT -- A young child under threat. A secret power with unknown consequences. A security organization gone rogue. WHERE -- Breathtaking locations around the World. WHY -- Holiday's life was complicated enough when all she had to do was plan weddings and kill people. Now with her daughter threatened by the people she should have been able most to trust, and her marriage threatened by the handsome and enigmatic David, she faces the ruin of all she has worked for.

The saga continues... Click here to be taken to my Review of the first book, The Sleeper which is a must read if you want to sink your teeth into this one!! 

The 131 Preview Review takes a stab at Murder of an Oil Heiress from Bestselling Author Candy Anne Little!!

The 131 Preview Review Presents

Murder of an Oil Heiress 
From +Candy Ann Little 

The Texas sun isn't the only thing that is scorching hot. Mallory Dillingham is beautiful, successful and primed to take over the family oil business when her father is ready to retire. However, that isn't soon enough for the billionaire heiress. She wants it all. And, she wants it now. Mallory will stop at nothing to get what she wants, including seduction, lying and blackmail.

Like the cover states... The Oil business can be dirty and deadly. Especially of you're a conniving bitch...

The 131 Preview Review has a chat with William (Bill) Sawyers

The 131 Preview Review Presents William(Bill) Sawyers

          William (Bill) Sawyers has been a Custodian for the past 25 years and a Children's Author for the last six years. He writes for the ages of five and up. He is the married father of two, a boy and a girl and has been  writing poetry for 25 years and writing for children for about 15 years now. He has three published books.  What Am I?, What Am I? Bugs, and  The Nest That Could Fly!. 

          When not working in the California Schools Bill loves to do book signings and story telling, as well as radio and T.V interviews. His motto: "Daring to make a difference in today's youth one page at a time"

The 131 Preview Review Presents The Nest That Could Fly!

The 131 Preview Review Presents

        Okay, I know that my Title is less than stellar, and don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with Bill's work, I've just come to the conclusion that I don't have a taste for Children's Literature. So please forgive my mundane titling this week. *Caution Spoilers*

Worth Breaking The 131 Preview Review Rule.

The 131 Preview Review Presents

          Well it happened, I broke my own rule. With this novel I went beyond the 131st page! Way beyond, and I hadn't even realized it happened. There I was about four hours in and I look down on my tablet and realized I was nearly 75% through the book! I had only planned on going to chapter 14, but I couldn't pry this one out of my own hands... 

The Best Answers from The 131 Preview Interviews!

The last few 131 Preview Reviews have been met by... Challenges. 

I understand that life happens on all sides, but if an Interview is not confirmed, and reconfirmed days prior, even if only 2 days, I will not run with the work. That has been the case for the last few weeks, fortunately, Authors like Will Van Stone Jr and Eri Nelson, were in the wings to save my ass. This week however, was not the case. So I am on to saving my own ass, and I hope to reschedule with this weeks missed opportunity. As it was rather good.

But not to be one to ever lack for content, This week I give you a recap of sorts. I've gone through my Interviews and pulled some off the best responses I've had... So Far!... Enjoy!

        

Anticipate a Ghostly Tale

The 131 Preview Review presents Author Lynette Sofras' Unworkers

      Ahh, the world of women’s fiction. Strangely, this is not a genera that I have been particularly exposed to over the years. To say that I stay far away from it would be an understatement likened to “The Atlantic is a big pond.” My reasoning is simple, I am not a woman concerned with marriage and children. I don’t have either as a concern in my life so there is no draw for me, to the concerns of its dramas and woes. But as a reviewer, I must leave my preferences at the door, and put on my Professional Reader Hat. I’m rather glad that I did.

       The book is a work in progress, a tale from Lynette Sofras, which she herself calls, “deeply personal.”

Read with SNACKS! Review of "The Secrets Of The Ghosts-- The Sleeper."

     Good Evening Readers of the wee hours! And Thanks for joining me for the first installment of the 131 Preview Review.

     I had the great opportunity of sampling “Secrets of The Ghosts- The Sleeper” Book one of "The Secrets of the Ghosts Trilogy". Brought to us by Author Solease M. Barner.

     The first thing I will say is a word of caution, be ready for a world full of action, turmoil and internal struggle. And Food! Lot’s of food. It is our Heroine’s great relaxer, and if you read this woman’s menu on an empty stomach, you are sure to be starving and raiding the fridge by chapter five! I know I did!

131 Post Preview Interview With Author Solease M Barner

Bio: Solease has used writing as an outlet since grade school.
While at the University of Michigan she was forced to take
literary classes and her love for writing increased even
more. Solease graduated from the University of Michigan
with a Bachelors in Sociology. She then went on to graduate
from Kaplan University with a Master’s in Criminal Justice.
During her time in higher education, she continued to write
with a deeper passion for writing. Her career passion is
Criminal Justice, but her first love is writing poetry and
short stories. This love lead her to write her first novel
‘The Sleeper’, the first book in the Secrets of the Ghosts trilogy.

Welcome Author Solease M Barner to the first installment of the 131 Preview Review Interview. I am so glad we have been able to have this little chat.