Receiving reviews for our books is thrilling. As many of you know, writing a book is a labor of love that can be grueling. When someone takes the time not only to read our books, but also to review them, we see the value of our writing and reap its benefits.
Over the past few months, two of my books received 5-star reviews. I’d like to share them with you and spotlight the kind folks who wrote them.
Vampyrie: Origin of the Vampire
A different kind of vampire story 5 Stars
By DGKaye on August 16, 2017
A brilliant theory that Frisco brings to this story – good vs. bad (rogue) vampires and a story that takes us through fast-paced action with the protagonist, the impetuous Phoebe who finds herself abducted by a vampire in the beginning of this curious tale.
Although the story revolves around the theme of vampires, the story is a twist on the vampire theory, bringing unpredictable action with the characters who find themselves entangled in this alternative world of secret vampires.
Throughout the story we’ll find ourselves wondering why Phoebe’s father kept their vampire history secret, and why did her mother mysteriously disappear out of her life when Phoebe was a young child. But the events that follow the story keep us engaged and waiting to find out about – The Origin of the Vampyrie and how all the characters involved came to be part of the Vampyrie circle. Through this journey Phoebe discovers who she really is as we watch her grow through the learning process.
This book is far from the average vampire story containing blood and gore, but a delight to read with Frisco’s quick witted writing and her uncanny knack to be able to insert love and compassion even in a story about vampire lore. A recommended read.
Debby Gies aka D.G. Kaye just released her latest memoir, Twenty Years: After “I Do.” I recently featured Debby’s book launch on my blog. You can read it HERE.
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Plateau: Beyond the Trees

Colleen Chesebro and Madelyn Griffith-Hayne wrote fabulous reviews for Plateau that I featured in October. You can read them HERE.
The most recent review for Plateau is by Diana Peach. Diana is an outstanding writer, and I’m so appreciative of this lovely holiday gift.
Illuminating Read 5 Stars
This is an unusual and gentle book geared toward readers looking for a story that illuminates ancient and universal wisdom about love, kindness, generosity, peace, courage, life, and death. The story follows W’Hyani, a young woman who resides with her tribe on a plateau beyond the trees, separated from modern society. The youth of the tribe learn from their elders, and their lessons are derived from life close to the Earth.
Each chapter starts with a reading from Lynn V. Andrews Power Deck, a 45-card deck offering affirmations and meditations geared toward reclaiming one’s personal power. The reading sets the tone as well as indicates the lesson the character learns in the chapter’s action. In this way, each chapter is a parable in addition to part of the larger story.
Frisco provides lovely detail into the characters themselves, as well as their way of life, the nature of their relationships, their challenges, and the tribe’s rituals. The content by nature is spiritual and uplifting without being heavy-handed or religious, and the lessons along the way feel completely natural in the context, while relatable to everyday modern life.
The story is told in an omniscient point of view, pacing is steady, and the characters are well-drawn. This isn’t a long book and can easily be read in one sitting, but I savored it over a week. Either way, an enjoyable journey.
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Congratulations, Tina!! 🎉😀 Two amazing thoughtful reviews from two gifted writers. Both of these give such insight into your books and are themselves wonderfully written. Hugs xx
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Thank you, Annika! I’m honored by the high praise of all of these outstanding authors. Hugs, my friend ❤
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These are wonderful, Tina. Reviews like this make all the effort worthwhile! Congratulations.
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Thank you, Darlene! I know you understand the thrill of a great review ❤
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Bravo, Tina! These are fabulous reviews of your work. Congratulations, and thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie! I’m so pleased to share and grateful you took the time to read ❤
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Deb does have a way with words, doesn’t she? Love the title too–“A different type of vampire story”.
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She certainly does, Jacqui. One of her many talents ❤
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Yay! Thanks for featuring my review Tina. I loved Vampyrie! Whodathunk when vampires aren’t my genre! Because it’s “Not your average Vampire story” 🙂 ❤
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I love your review, Deb! And now that you’re spreading your wings, there’s no limiting the genres you’ll read – and maybe even write in 🙂 ❤
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Thanks T, but let’s not get carried away LOL. Not sure how far I’ll spread my wings, but at least dipping in the toes a little more often. ❤
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To quote Oscar Wilde: All things in excess! 🙂 ❤
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Love it! 🙂 xx
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Great words for your remarkable works! Deserved and delivered – with more to come! ❤
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Thanks, girlfriend! Have I told you lately how much I appreciate your positive attitude? Bunches+ 🙂 ❤
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Congrats Tina
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Thank you, my friend ❤
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Welcome
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Wonderful – well done! If I ever get round to publishing anything and get reviews like that I’ll be pretty chuffed with myself.
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Thanks so much! Change that ‘if’ to ‘when,’ then watch how you move closer to your goal 🙂 ❤
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Loved seeing Diana’s review of Plateau (with which I agree, of course), and Deb’s review makes me eager to read Vampyrie, which I just downloaded. Well deserved reflections on your wonderful writing and creative view of the world.
I also want to thank you for linking to “Menage A Moi” (my humorous “About”) rather than my dry-as-dust informational home page – LOL. MUCH appreciated.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD/EFD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to transform a world!
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Thank you for the kudos, Madelyn, and for downloading Vampyrie. I love your “Menage A Moi” page. So creative 🙂 ❤
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Aw thanks — you’re a doll, Tina. I’m looking forward to the clearing of the brain fuzz so I can begin reading what I’m sure will be another of your creative works of art.
xx,
mgh
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Welcome, Madelyn. Your kind words just made my day 🙂 ❤
BTW, I think you’ll find that WP relegated a few of my comments to your spam folder 😦
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You’re welcome, Tina. I love your come-from as well as your writing. Your comments got spammed??? Oh nooooooooooo!
Since I get so MUCH spam (well over a million to date, according to Akismet’s spam counter on my sidebar), I can rarely justify the 45 minutes or more it sometimes takes to dig through the trash to see if anybody needs unspamming — especially since I hardly EVER find more than one or two legit comments. PLUS, I now have to approve them ALL before they show up on the site to avoid having to delete all those spammers after the fact.
Once I’ve caught up with comments languishing while I’ve been under the weather I’ll dig through the trash for a quick 15 minutes, but if I don’t find your comments and respond it may be because the spam trash that contained them may have already been dumped.
I hope you can understand — I’d NEVER dump you on purpose, but I need to reserve *some* time to take care of my puppy (waiting patiently right NOW to go outside).
xx,
mgh
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Is your spam filter set to Strict, Madelyn? Before I tightened my spam filter, I used to get tons of spam. Now I get very little. In case you don’t know where this is located, go to Settings → Discussion → Akismet anti-spam strictness. I do understand about prioritizing how we spend our time, so no worries. I mentioned this only because I didn’t want you to think I wasn’t visiting/commenting ❤
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Hello Tina! I’m so happy that you’re getting such wonderful reviews for your books! I’m looking forward to reading, Vampyrie. It’s waiting in my Kindle but I’ll get to it soon. 😀 xx
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Thanks, Vashti! I also have your book in my Kindle. I think we all understand the busy life of an author/blogger and know we’ll read each other’s books eventually 🙂 ❤
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That’s exactly right, my friend. ❤ xx
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Congratulations! An exciting achievement!
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Thanks so much, Robert! ❤
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Great reviews and well deserved.
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Thank you, Andrew ❤
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These are wonderful reviews, Tina!
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Thanks, Jan! ❤
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Congrats, Sis! These reviews are terrific! Hugs.
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Thanks, Bro! Hugs ❤
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Thanks so much for sharing the review, Tina. And my pleasure, of course. A wonderful read. I hope to dive into Vampyrie too when I’ve whittled down my TBR list!
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I was thrilled to share your fabulous review, Diana. Your books are moving up on my Kindle. Whittling down our TBRs is ongoing. Thank goodness it’s pleasurable! ❤
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Beautiful reviews for your books, Tina! Congrats!
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Thanks, Terri! ❤
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Yahooooo! Congratulations Tina on the wonderful book reviews ❤ Talk about a great Christmas present 🙂
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Thanks, Christy! I’m thrilled ❤
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Fantastic, Tina. A lovely Christmas gift for you.
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Indeed, Robbie. Thanks so much! ❤️
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Congrats Tina – and happy New Year.
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Thanks, Teagan, and Happy New Year to you! ❤
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