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Friday, March 29, 2013

After The Fall, a climber’s true story of facing death and finding life

Everyone who is struggling with life's harsh blows (hey, isn't that all of us?) should read this inspiring story. Read my full review and see the video clip here in The San Diego Christian Perspectives Examiner. (And look for it also in Assist News Service.)

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Friday, March 15, 2013

Fatherless, debut novel by Dobson touches home

The first in a scary series, James Dobson's debut novel, Fatherless, is nothing short of scary--especially because the dystopian world it depicts could become real in a few decades.

If you're interested in taking a trip into the future to imagine what this world could become if some of the present political and economic trends continue, don't miss this book. Awesome reading. A page turner and thought provoker. I love it.

Read my full review and see the trailer in my article in The Examiner here. It will also appear in Assist News Service.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013

For The Glory, the movie

For The Glory is based on the true story of Kurt Kuykendall, a young man whose determination and tenacity in face of many personal trials helped him fulfill his long-term goal—to become an Olympic athlete.

Kurt (Jason Burkey) faces a good dose of hardships. Not only does he lose his only brother but also, in a sense, he “loses” the affections of his mother who succumbs to alcohol to drown her sorrows. Then there’s the dad (Michael Landers)—a demanding perfectionist who belittles his son when he fails to live up to his father’s high standards.

Read my full review of this movie, now out in DVD, here in The Examiner.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Monday, February 18, 2013

The Orphan King

The Orphan King by Sigmund Brouwer is a character-driven tale of mystery and adventure.

Young Thomas, an orphan teenager, learned nothing about his origins and chosen destiny in the monastery in which he was raised. It was the dying words of Sarah, the only mother figure he remembers, that pointed him to his purpose: “My greatest fear was that they would find us and make us a sacrifice beneath a full moon. Now you, Thomas, must help us destroy the circle of evil.”

And evil indeed lurked throughout every nook and cranny of Medieval England at this time. Especially in some dreadful parts of the country.

Thomas’s quest sets him on a journey to Magnus—a formidable place—where he hopes to cut evil to the core. But he does not voyage alone. His expedition is shared by some unusual characters which include a knight whose intents evoke suspicion, a beautiful young girl with her own air of mystery and a capricious young thief. Together they must brave the fronts of Magnus knowing it could well cost them their lives.

The Orphan King is not fast-paced—a plus for those who like to relish the journey slowly—but a tad tedious for those who like more action. Still, Brouwer is a quality writer with tight description and believable character portrayal. His words paint on the canvas of the imagination with ease.

The Orphan King is a story of camaraderie and is the first book in The Merlin’s Immortals Series for young adults. Find The Orphan King on Amazon.

I reviewed this book as a fellow blogger in the Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy blogtour. Check out reviews on Becky's blog also.

A similar version of this also appears in The San Diego Christian Perspectives Examiner and in Assist News Service.

Janey DeMeo M.A.