BLAZE MCROB'S REVIEWS

 

A lot of you have probably noticed how I am doing a lot of book reviews lately. I love to read. The reason for the increase in my reviews is that I have been reading some great books. My book review policy is simple: if I like a book, it gets a good or great review. If I don't like it, it gets no review at all. I don't want to hurt anyone's' feeling by slinging mud where all can read. Since I find most of the books on my own, authors are pleasantly surprised when they see a book review on my blogs or Facebook. I like doing that.

Now I get to a rather nasty part of this. Some people ask me how I gave a great review to a certain book that was rife with grammatical mistakes, etc. I'll tell you why. When I read for fun, I don't edit. I read for flow and great story. Yes, I am put off by too many mistakes, especially too many sentences beginning with I, he, etc., or the ever popular telling instead of showing. However, a great story that grabs at me, its flow taking me on a trip, enthralls me. I am hooked. If there are some goofs here and there, so be it. I don't care what anyone says: every publishing house on the planet makes errors. So long as the story is there, and I love what I read, I will review it highly. I am not a book critic; I am a book reader and  reviewer. On the other side of the coin, I have read some truly quality books, perfect in every way, and have been blown away by them. These are not only great books: they are TREASURES!  You authors know who you are because I don't shirk from spreading the word.

Perfection is not a part of life. It doesn't happen. The English language is adapting all the time, so no editor is completely right about everything. Some things have no absolutes. In short, English Professors can edit and publish their own musings, but I don't want them doing mine. I want story excitement and flow.

So, my friends, all of my reviews are based on how much I enjoy a story. No one has to agree. I'm not a writing or reading God. But be assured: my reviews are honest, and I will stand by them.


Blaze

EBOOKS ONLY FOR BLAZING OWL PRESS

 

Terri DelCampo and I have decided that Blazing Owl Press will remain an eBook only Press. We were thinking of adding in print books, as well, but we decided against it. I know a lot of people will think we're wrong for going this way, that we'll be hurting ourselves with this kind of limiting factor, but our decision is based on the fact that we are green-minded. We live on a wooded lot and look outside every day and see trees, leaves, and more. We constantly talk about conservation of all kinds. It lessens our footprint on the planet.

A lot of people talk about dead tree books, and they're completely right. None of that for us. We are not demanding the industry does as we do. This is our way to give something back to the planet we live on. Climate change is already at work, and it's not for the best.

I know this is perhaps a small thing in many people's eyes. Others will say we're depriving ourselves of money. Maybe. Maybe not. We have just expanded the number of digital stores where our books are sold. We have other plans in the works. However, none of these plans call for destroying trees or polluting the ground with chemicals needed to transform the trees into paper. This is a highly technical era we live in. We aim to use the best of what science has to offer.

Thank you for reading this.

Blaze McRob  

GREAT REVIEW FOR - SILVER HELLS - BY TERRI DELCAMPO & BLAZE MCROB

 

http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Hells-Terri-DelCampo-ebook/dp/B0195H8QPY/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1450026270&sr=1-1&keywords=silver+hells

Silver Hells, by Terri DelCampo and Blaze McRob, a collection of Twelve Twisted Holiday Tales from around the world, has gotten a great review! All authors love receiving great reviews. Terri and I are no exception.

Thank you to a kind reviewer!

Blaze McRob

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Book description: 

                                                          

Children in huts put a gift in his sack; Chuckie brings gifts that his family lacks;

Coins carry wishes to Santa so real; A Christmas fate for a giver is sealed;

All through the land silver bells serenade; A gift from Santa one cannot evade;

Souls fade out as snow globes shimmer; Frau Perchta has nothing but evil within her;

Santa's sack holds ornaments for his tree; At midnight mists carry a mystery;

Santa gives Amy a breakfast surprise; Who might bring about Thorolf's demise?

All these sweet stories you'll find in our book! Open it up! Have no fear! Take a look!

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Christmas Chills Galore! (And I'm Not Talking About The Weather!)

By Amazon Customer on December 12, 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

If you're looking for a fast, fun, frightening Christmas read, then be sure to pick up Silver Hells! The second story in this book is absolutely wrenching! Won't give any spoilers, but this is a great read! Will be sure to read more of this author's work!