Sunday, November 18, 2007

Zombie Jack, Jack Frost, and Heroes in the Dust!

Heroes in the Dust is now available at Calderwood Books!
Sequel to TIME FOR ALEXANDER and 2nd in the Iskander series. Alexander the Great's campaign against the mountain tribes is given a new kind of life, told from the viewpoint of a time traveling reporter who is married to Alexander. The innate humor of the author is rounded out with the personal triumphs and tragedies of the loving, appealing, sensual Ashley, who has made herself a new life and close friends 3,000 years in her past. Click on the cover to buy!
(thank you!)






The first hard frost of the season has arrived. I just barely saved my son's bonsai tree, which was outside in the garden getting some fresh air. The temperature plunged, and my daughter's horse show today was cancelled because the ground is frozen.I love it when everything is silvery and white - and since it's sunny this morning, the world just glitters.


Yesterday I got a review for Zombie Jack!

Mrs. Giggles reviewed it and had this to say:
“…The story is really enjoyable as Ms Winston deliciously brings on the zany dark humor in a manner that really appeals to the fan of the macabre in me. The humor is not too overpowering or too farcical - just enough to keep me laughing. There is already a beautiful kind of poetry in the premise, what with a hero who lacks a heart, but is in love, and who is supposed to be dead but ends up a hero instead. The story doesn't disappoint in delivering a fun Tim Burton kind of romantic adventure where I am concerned.
...Zombie Jack is a most enjoyable read and it will be a waste, I feel, if the author doesn't revisit her world at least one more time. I'm pretty desensitized when it comes to all those vampires and werewolves in the market so it says a lot about how excited I am about this one. Zombie Jack is too much fun and the party seems to be only beginning by the last page, so do give me more.”
~Mrs. Giggles
http://www.mrsgiggles.com/ebooks/winston_zombie.html


Today we're going to hike over to the next village and try to find some mistletoe in an old apple orchard. (There is a lot of it, and the owner has given us permission to take some for decoration!) Someone gave me an old book on herbs and spells, and there are quite a few one can do with misteltoe. I think today I'll put on my witch's hat and cast some spells...




9 comments:

Bernita said...

Very satisfying review.
Do you have a silver knife for the mistletoe?

Sam said...

Oh, thank you! Yes, I do!
:-)

Gabriele Campbell said...

Congrats on the review.

Do you have the receipe for the Gallic Magic Drink? I'd have a few asses to kick. :)

Rosie said...

You are adorable as a witch. Congrats on the well deserved review.

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the review. I'm still not reading a zombie story. ;) Seriously can not do it.

My blog? My entire online existence was deleted in a fit of frustration. I needed time away. I've been pondering and planning. I'm gradually returning. (thanks for asking)

Anonymous said...

forgot to sign...

SdB

Scary Monster said...

Make certain that it be mistletoe not hemlock.

Good feeling, ya when someone reads yer writing and declares it enjoyable. Sounds like a fun story.

Stay Stompy.

Sam said...

Hi Gabriele,
I'll have to look for that recipe - there must be one in one of the Asterix books, lol.

Rosie - thanks!!

Seeley - was worried about you! Glad to see you still around!!!!

Scary Monster - I will make sure it's not hemlock!! Thanks!
:-)

Rebecca said...

Congratulations! That's a GREAT review from Mrs Giggles.