Thursday, October 12, 2017

The Origin of Aaron Jackson By: Norman R. Colson



The Origin of Aaron Jackson

By Norman R. Colson

Aaron Jackson seemed like a quiet kind of hard working mechanic, who liked to practice martial arts when he wasn’t working. He had friends, and didn’t make trouble, that is; until it came looking for him. And when it did, he made his presence known, especially if you messed with his friends and family, and made the mistake of leaving your own paper trail for him to find you. And that is exactly the case with the Russian Mafia, who decided to make a stop at his place of employment.
Aaron decides to make his own crusade of revenge against the Russian Mafia. Little does anyone but Mr. Park, Aarons teacher and mentor know, that Aaron will make good on his promises.
Aaron’s martial art skills aren’t just basic, they are also deadly. He was taught how to kill, not just harm if need be. Not many knew that, except of course, Mr. Park and Aaron himself. Aaron didn’t brag, and didn’t want people to know that he had advantages, some may fear him, and he didn’t want that. But now, there was no other choice.
The Russian Mafia is there to take over Aaron’s old neighborhood, and they will do whatever it takes to get it. And the law doesn’t seem to want or do anything. To Aaron, this means war, and to the Russians, they think they have the upper advantage. For one, they have more people, and for two, they don’t know Aaron, and they only see him as just one person with a vendetta.
Reading what all I have just shared with you, you yourself are probably thinking the same thing. How can one person win against a Russian Mafia, right? Do you think it can be done? What? You’re waiting on me to give you the answer? No, that’s not how this works. You need to read the book yourself.
I personally enjoyed this book, because I honestly was worried all the way through it as I read it. It is a five-star read, and you will see why, if you read it too. It is very action packed, and will leave you wondering and worrying for Aaron. So, go get your copy, this way you don’t have to sit there and wonder!
Here are my questions for Norman:
1.      What made you decide to write this book and how long did it take you?
I don't know but I had an idea to write this book and I started writing and it all started flowing.  It took me a half a year. give or take...

2.     Who designed the cover of your book?
the cover design was a guy off fiverr named Olieboldador, amazing painter and sketch artist

3.     Do you have any photos or description of your characters?
Photos or descriptions of the characters are all on the facebook page... www.Facebook.com/aaronjacksontheseries

4.    What are you working on now?
I am working on the sequel but Also my third book which will be a large scale fantasy series.

5.     What motivates you to write?
the future... that's what really motivates me. I'm hoping to turn my novels into full fledged media vehicles, animated series, movies, netflix specials... that's what I'm aiming for.

6.    Have you ever gotten writers block and if so what would or should you suggest for those who have had it?
Writers block is a hinderance but you can get around it. focus on other things and projects, come back to what you were working on with a new perspective.

7.     What suggestions can you offer to future writers out there?
The only thing I can tell you is not to listen to critics or take too much to heart, master your craft and if the majors won't publish you, self publish your work, someone out there will read it, don't be discouraged or give up. If I listen to only negative stuff people said about my stories I would have quit and stopped. Just push through.

8.    How long have you been writing?
I've been writing ever since I was a kid. poems, rhymes, songs, and then stories...  I love writing only problem is that there's not too much time in the day.

9.    What are your hobbies?
I don't have many hobbies. I play video games at times, watch movies & kung fu flicks, scifi,  Go out somewhere I used to love driving when i had my car, put some music on and just vibe with my music. I love writing tho. and brainstorming and coming up with new ideas. I also read business magazines I try to stay ahead of the curve, new technologies, cryptocurrencies, nanotechnology, bioenergy, stuff like that.

10.Do you put yourself into your characters?

I don't put myself into any of my characters except certain traits, I try to keep them grounded as much as possible, flawed but great.

11.Where is your favorite place to write?
I don't have a favorite place per se' I write from home mostly.

12.What would you do if you ever received a negative review?
I got a negative review from this online book club org and the worst thing was I paid for it. $97 down the drain the reviewer I felt emphasized all the negatives about the book and there was nothing positive about the review at all.. I won't be paying for another review ever again... even if I need it. this literary world can be shady. reviews I saw could be brought. and granted my book does have a few grammatical errors created when it was uploaded to amazon's service which when corrected seems to always be there. the book is still a readable piece of work I'm confident as the work stands on its own its still a diamond in the rough, reviewers can be book snobs.

13.Please share with us your social media and book links:
Ok social media. people can reach me on www.Facebook.com/normanrcolson   the aaronjackson fb page. www.Facebook.com/aaronjacksontheseries twitter:normanrcolson I got a website dedicated to my works but its still a work in progress.

14.Anything extra to share:
Lastly I just want to tell people, not to give up... fortitude & perseverance pays off...

The Origin of Aaron JacksonThe Origin of Aaron Jackson by Norman R Colson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aaron Jackson seemed like a quiet kind of hard working mechanic, who liked to practice martial arts when he wasn’t working. He had friends, and didn’t make trouble, that is; until it came looking for him. And when it did, he made his presence known, especially if you messed with his friends and family, and made the mistake of leaving your own paper trail for him to find you. And that is exactly the case with the Russian Mafia, who decided to make a stop at his place of employment.

Aaron decides to make his own crusade of revenge against the Russian Mafia. Little does anyone but Mr. Park, Aarons teacher and mentor know, that Aaron will make good on his promises.

Aaron’s martial art skills aren’t just basic, they are also deadly. He was taught how to kill, not just harm if need be. Not many knew that, except of course, Mr. Park and Aaron himself. Aaron didn’t brag, and didn’t want people to know that he had advantages, some may fear him, and he didn’t want that. But now, there was no other choice.

The Russian Mafia is there to take over Aaron’s old neighborhood, and they will do whatever it takes to get it. And the law doesn’t seem to want or do anything. To Aaron, this means war, and to the Russians, they think they have the upper advantage. For one, they have more people, and for two, they don’t know Aaron, and they only see him as just one person with a vendetta.

Reading what all I have just shared with you, you yourself are probably thinking the same thing. How can one person win against a Russian Mafia, right? Do you think it can be done? What? You’re waiting on me to give you the answer? No, that’s not how this works. You need to read the book yourself.

I personally enjoyed this book, because I honestly was worried all the way through it as I read it. It is a five-star read, and you will see why, if you read it too. It is very action packed, and will leave you wondering and worrying for Aaron. So, go get your copy, this way you don’t have to sit there and wonder!

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Displaced By: Stephen Drake



Displaced

By: Stephen Drake

Allow me to introduce you to Kevin Murdock. He is a character like none other I have encountered. His personality, for a character in a book, made me feel like he was someone I have encountered. This man, who honestly prefers to be called Murdock is like you and I. He talks to himself in his head, and makes you laugh when he does it. He is funny, yet sophisticated at the same time, and honestly, I think you will find him quite enjoyable to read, as I did.

Murdock is aboard a transport pod, one that speaks to him. And when it does, he wants to argue with it, but refrains because he knows it is a ship, and it would only be a waste of his time. 

Murdock is awakened on this ship, along with nineteen others, and wouldn’t you know it, one of them is a Politician. And we all know what that means. 

The Politicians name is James Whittier, (and no he isn’t witty in the least.) and all he wants is what all politicians want, is power.  Murdock promotes common sense, as well as self-reliance, teaching the others that they can do things on their own. But this isn’t what Whittier wants and longs for, therefore the two begin to butt heads.

Once the group decides to exclude Murdock, only then does he realize that there are entities and among them that are even more powerful then all of them know and realize. Now the problem being, how does he give this information to them, if they want nothing to do with him?

I honestly found this book very intriguing and I truly enjoyed the character of Murdock immensely, as well as the ship. Honestly, the book in itself has a great ‘personality’ to it, one I have never felt before in a book, and that in itself made this book very entertaining and original. I give this book five wonderful stars, because I have never felt this entertained by a book in a long time. I also think Stephen Drake is a new writer I intend to read more of and hope that he will keep entertaining us readers further! He has a great gift!

Here are my questions for Stephen:
1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?

I have no idea what made me write it. Its first iteration was a short story
I wrote around 1974, which wasn't very good. In 2007 I started the novel
version, at the insistence of friends that anyone could write one book. It
was self-published in March of 2016.


2. Who designed this beautiful cover?

The cover was designed by Karen Gray. A very good author in her own right,
who also does graphic art. She lives in Scotland.


3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters that you can
share with us?

All the descriptions of all the main characters is inside the book.

4. What are you working on now?

Currently, I working on the third book in the Displaced series, as well as
the second book in the Blackwing series.

5. What motivates you to write?

Just have a story rattling around inside my head that wants to get out.

6. If you were to get writers block, or have ever had it, what do you do for
it?

I go back and read a few of the previous chapters. Sometimes that is enough
to get the juices flowing again.

7. What suggestions can you offer for the aspiring writers out there?

Write the type of story you'd like to read. No matter how odd it seems to
you, there are others out there that will read it, if you write it.

8. How long have you been writing?

Full-time since 2007.

9. What are your hobbies?

Knitting, make my own wine (mead, grape wine, and hard apple cider),
reading, martial arts.

10. Do you put yourself into your characters?

Usually, there is some of me in all of them. How much depends on the story.

11. Where is your favorite place to write?

I only write in my office on my PC. I don't own or use smart-phones or
i-pads.

12. Who is your favorite writer of all time?

That is a tough question. My favorites are Heinlein, Tolkien, Scalzi, and
the Herberts (Frank and Brian). Then there are the indie authors I enjoy
reading. Greg Spry, Jonathon Fletcher, K.J. Simmill, Kelly Michelle Baker,
Karen Gray, to name a few. A lot depends on my mood at the time as each
author has something unique to offer.

13. Did you see yourself becoming a writer when you were younger?

Time out while I laugh.....absolutely not! English was my worst subject in
school and I hated writing 500 word essays,  a couple hundred word book
reports, or term papers. However, I've enjoyed reading, just for the fun of
it, since I was quite young, 9 or 10, I think. So far, my largest book is
over 143,000 words and my smallest is 80,000 words. Go figure.

14. Please share with us your social media and book links:
    www.facebook.com/stephen.drake.374549
    I'm on Goodreads
    https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Drake/e/B01LVYJTS1/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

    My books:
    https://www.amazon.com/Displaced-Drake-Stephen-ebook/dp/B01LZKB1EX/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
    https://www.amazon.com/Civilization-Displaced-Book-Stephen-Drake-ebook/dp/B01LZDHWV1/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
    https://www.amazon.com/Blackwing-Stephen-Drake/dp/1548058327/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8


DisplacedDisplaced by Stephen Drake
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Allow me to introduce you to Kevin Murdock. He is a character like none other I have encountered. His personality, for a character in a book, made me feel like he was someone I have encountered. This man, who honestly prefers to be called Murdock is like you and I. He talks to himself in his head, and makes you laugh when he does it. He is funny, yet sophisticated at the same time, and honestly, I think you will find him quite enjoyable to read, as I did.

Murdock is aboard a transport pod, one that speaks to him. And when it does, he wants to argue with it, but refrains because he knows it is a ship, and it would only be a waste of his time.

Murdock is awakened on this ship, along with nineteen others, and wouldn’t you know it, one of them is a Politician. And we all know what that means.

The Politicians name is James Whittier, (and no he isn’t witty in the least.) and all he wants is what all politicians want, is power. Murdock promotes common sense, as well as self-reliance, teaching the others that they can do things on their own. But this isn’t what Whittier wants and longs for, therefore the two begin to butt heads.

Once the group decides to exclude Murdock, only then does he realize that there are entities and among them that are even more powerful then all of them know and realize. Now the problem being, how does he give this information to them, if they want nothing to do with him?

I honestly found this book very intriguing and I truly enjoyed the character of Murdock immensely, as well as the ship. Honestly, the book in itself has a great ‘personality’ to it, one I have never felt before in a book, and that in itself made this book very entertaining and original. I give this book five wonderful stars, because I have never felt this entertained by a book in a long time. I also think Stephen Drake is a new writer I intend to read more of and hope that he will keep entertaining us readers further! He has a great gift!

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