Sunday, February 28, 2016
Something to Think About: BOOK REVIEW: Marry Your Billionaire, by C. J. Ana...
Something to Think About: BOOK REVIEW: Marry Your Billionaire, by C. J. Ana...: BOOK REVIEW: Marry Your Billionaire , by C. J. Anaya Marry Your Billionaire Exploring the fallacies of Reality TV along with the de...
BOOK REVIEW: Marry Your Billionaire, by C. J. Anaya
BOOK REVIEW: Marry Your Billionaire, by C. J. Anaya
Marry Your BillionaireExploring the fallacies of Reality TV along with the deceit and desperation of those who attempt to find true love or at least a comfortable life by finding a billionaire husband Midge is dragged into this situation by her father, Corbin Knightly, a producer/director now traversing the niche of reality TV.
After six years of estrangement from her father, caused by Midge wanting her own life and not wanting to go into the business of her farther, Corbin sends for Midge with an offer to reinstate her trust fund provided she appear on his Reality TV program. Since she needed the money for her last semester of schooling, she agrees with the thought in mind that she would be eliminated during the first rounds of elimination.
That did not happen since the billionaire who was the object of the program had a previous run-in with Midge and thought he was in love with her. In the end, he refused to eliminate her and Midge became the third wheel standing between Brody Prescott the billionaire who had a damaged image caused by a woman scorned spreading lies and Felicia Davenport the perpetrator of the damaged image of Brody Prescott.
Midge, who refused to believe in Brody’s confessions of love for her, based on a scheme she overheard between her father and Brody which left her thinking this was all about manipulation, the problem with this is that she only overheard part of the conversation before anger stirred and she left in a huff.
A one dimensional love story – how it started, how if flounder, how it was reinvigorated and the devious schemes perpetrated by Felicia to get the billionaire of her dreams, if only for his money - the book rarely deviate from this theme.
There were some twists and turns in this read. However, by it being so one dimensional, all based on the devious intentions of Felicia and Brody’s non-relenting pursuit of Midge, the story was told in a way that at times pulled you into the drama. A fun read for a young adult or those who want a peek behind the scenes of these Reality TV shows that seem to be on the rise.
Reviewed by: Connie Jordan
February 26, 2016
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
BOOK REVIEW: Just a Sign of the Times, by Katie Lewington
BOOK REVIEW: Just a Sign of the Times, by Katie Lewington
Just a Sign of the Times
From the first poem “it is night I was in bed you roused me from my sleep” it felt like she had been abused by someone close to her as she discusses how that made her feel and react and how those occurrences will last throughout her life.
Moving on, the next poem illustrates the desperation she feels almost taking the form of suicide as her depression grows – yet, do parts of her condone the coupling?
The author moves on as a damaged person – gaining weight from the food she uses to plug up the hole, having gender issues, flirting with drugs, interested in older men and the promiscuous ways of youth from her generation living in confusion as she moves along life’s paths.
Poem after poem taking you on a journey, not always hers as she delves into the life of the homeless in her poem called Empathy speaking to “Mr. Frozen Man” living on the streets in the cold. Eventually she moves forward towards relationships that may or may not be good for her.
She takes a journey on life’s hardships of losing a job in Screwed to include the adjustments and the mental strain, leading to death on the railroad tracks.
This book touches on many things that make this life miserable, not worth living but every now and then she springs back from the melancholy thoughts and comes alive with hope and motivation to keep living and enjoy.
Sometimes the language is language of today, a little edgy, the author does not conform to rhyme sometimes ranting but you get the gist of the conversations, you feel the thoughts circling in the mind.
This book touches on the dark thoughts of a trouble life, analyzes that darker side even questions just what is the ‘norm’ in comparison. An interesting read as it jerks your head in a different direction as seen through the eyes of a damaged person and it would seem there are many damaged, wounded people in the world.
Reviewed by: Connie Jordan
February 22, 2016
Just a Sign of the TimesFrom the first poem “it is night I was in bed you roused me from my sleep” it felt like she had been abused by someone close to her as she discusses how that made her feel and react and how those occurrences will last throughout her life.
Moving on, the next poem illustrates the desperation she feels almost taking the form of suicide as her depression grows – yet, do parts of her condone the coupling?
The author moves on as a damaged person – gaining weight from the food she uses to plug up the hole, having gender issues, flirting with drugs, interested in older men and the promiscuous ways of youth from her generation living in confusion as she moves along life’s paths.
Poem after poem taking you on a journey, not always hers as she delves into the life of the homeless in her poem called Empathy speaking to “Mr. Frozen Man” living on the streets in the cold. Eventually she moves forward towards relationships that may or may not be good for her.
She takes a journey on life’s hardships of losing a job in Screwed to include the adjustments and the mental strain, leading to death on the railroad tracks.
This book touches on many things that make this life miserable, not worth living but every now and then she springs back from the melancholy thoughts and comes alive with hope and motivation to keep living and enjoy.
Sometimes the language is language of today, a little edgy, the author does not conform to rhyme sometimes ranting but you get the gist of the conversations, you feel the thoughts circling in the mind.
This book touches on the dark thoughts of a trouble life, analyzes that darker side even questions just what is the ‘norm’ in comparison. An interesting read as it jerks your head in a different direction as seen through the eyes of a damaged person and it would seem there are many damaged, wounded people in the world.
Reviewed by: Connie Jordan
February 22, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Something to Think About: A POEM: The Dream, by Connie Jordan
Something to Think About: A POEM: The Dream, by Connie Jordan: I'm in the process of reading a long book so I may not be able to post for a couple of days. Thought I would leave this poem as food fo...
A POEM: The Dream, by Connie Jordan
I'm in the process of reading a long book so I may not be able to post for a couple of days. Thought I would leave this poem as food for thought, hoping one day we can move forward on a positive!!
When I go to sleep at night I want my mind to turn off. In fact that is the only time my mind stops its endless thoughts - but sometimes I dream. Visions come to me, sometimes I have conversations with people my conscious mind knows have passed on and in my dreams I question that just before my eyes open and I realize it was just a dream. Other times I 'dream' I am floating above my bed, my eyes are opened but I am paralyzed, can't move, can't scream, although I struggle to do both. I have dreamt of a succubus carrying away my kin. Nonetheless each night I close my eyes hoping to get the rest I need and most times I do indeed, but...
The Dream
I had a dream last night
felt as though all the damaged souls
converged right there in my bedroom
Some where dead and buried
like my ancestors from long ago,
some were souls who were lost at war
Some where white who saw the plight,
Arab and Palestinian kids, Africans, Syrians
as well as Jews
All those having been maltreated
in this world, victims of hostilities wielded
with savagery and abuse
Still there were those who were alive,
mysteriously delving through the sternum
right before my eyes
Showing me their damaged hearts,
showing me their battle scars which
reached their souls
Oddly I saw all the damage done
tossing and turning in my dreams, whimpering,
I struggled to breath;
Tears ran down my cheeks as though
the flow was down the walls of a waterfall
in the desperation that ensued,
Feeling all the hurt and pain
that was exposed I began to scream,
“what do you want from me”
Woke up to those words
actually being verbalized in the dark,
cold room, out of breath and confused,
Words ringing in my ears telling me the
deep down desire, just to be accepted
all those in existence acknowledged,
Stop the collateral damage of the violence
the irrational theme of hate everlasting
instead let’s just get along
Wow, what a dream could it really
be that simple?
© 2016 Connie Jordan
When I go to sleep at night I want my mind to turn off. In fact that is the only time my mind stops its endless thoughts - but sometimes I dream. Visions come to me, sometimes I have conversations with people my conscious mind knows have passed on and in my dreams I question that just before my eyes open and I realize it was just a dream. Other times I 'dream' I am floating above my bed, my eyes are opened but I am paralyzed, can't move, can't scream, although I struggle to do both. I have dreamt of a succubus carrying away my kin. Nonetheless each night I close my eyes hoping to get the rest I need and most times I do indeed, but...
The Dream
I had a dream last night
felt as though all the damaged souls
converged right there in my bedroom
Some where dead and buried
like my ancestors from long ago,
some were souls who were lost at war
Some where white who saw the plight,
Arab and Palestinian kids, Africans, Syrians
as well as Jews
All those having been maltreated
in this world, victims of hostilities wielded
with savagery and abuse
Still there were those who were alive,
mysteriously delving through the sternum
right before my eyes
Showing me their damaged hearts,
showing me their battle scars which
reached their souls
Oddly I saw all the damage done
tossing and turning in my dreams, whimpering,
I struggled to breath;
Tears ran down my cheeks as though
the flow was down the walls of a waterfall
in the desperation that ensued,
Feeling all the hurt and pain
that was exposed I began to scream,
“what do you want from me”
Woke up to those words
actually being verbalized in the dark,
cold room, out of breath and confused,
Words ringing in my ears telling me the
deep down desire, just to be accepted
all those in existence acknowledged,
Stop the collateral damage of the violence
the irrational theme of hate everlasting
instead let’s just get along
Wow, what a dream could it really
be that simple?
© 2016 Connie Jordan
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Something to Think About: BOOK REVIEWS: An Ecstatic Rendezvous and Darlene,...
Something to Think About: BOOK REVIEWS: An Ecstatic Rendezvous and Darlene,...: BOOK REVIEW: An Ecstatic Rendezvous , by David Russell An Ecstatic Rendezvous These two short stories by David Russell are connect...
BOOK REVIEWS: An Ecstatic Rendezvous and Darlene, by David Russell
BOOK REVIEW: An Ecstatic Rendezvous, by David Russell
An Ecstatic RendezvousThese two short stories by David Russell are connected via the main character and his explorations of sexual encounters so I decided to review them both on this blog.
Passion is the key to sexual gratification and anticipation can be achieved when living up close and personal with someone. A need to be noticed is what most of us aspire to. Does this need led to narcissism and what part does intimacy play in the self-absorbed role of narcissism?
Though he was shy, he aspired to have a one-night stand with a sexy woman but was too insecure to approach women that he was familiar with through life or work. After toning his body through bike riding and exercise, he instead entertained himself via stripping in front of his mirror and enjoying his own view of his body.
Clubs, dating agencies and the normal way of meeting women did not avail satisfaction so he proceeded to release his inhibitions and purchased a ‘contact’ magazine. He was always looking for that classy refinement, which held plenty of sex appeal for a shy man with a damaged ego from all the rejection he had in his life’s experiences.
He made the contact with Sandra and they agreed to meet. He was extremely giddy at the prospect of the approaching liaison, dressing with care as he had asked her to dress a certain way. They went through their role playing making the moments last for as long as he could, building his desire with anticipation.
Allowing her aura and her scent to work him into a state, a slow strip tease making the passion mount, fed by the words they allowed out of their mouths - when the time was right, they physically indulged in his fantasy. But wait, what was her response when all was said and done… Read the book to find out!!
BOOK REVIEW: Darlene, by David Russell
Darlene“…I needed to be refreshed again. It had now been quite a while since that last fabulous foray which had so beautifully realize my dreams, and convinced me unreservedly that I had overcome that fumbling clumsiness to attain “tactile fulfillment”. It had flushed me with a surge of my unrealized teenage – all those things I’d missed in those formative years, now the gaps and fissures filled in…”
In attempting to get understanding of just who the main character was, I had to try to get into his head and the above paragraph from the book does shed some light on his preferences. Wardrobe fetishes, boredom and insecurities are what motivated Percival to contact Darlene who ran an ad in a ‘contact’ magazine.
After throwing out Sandra’s telephone number (from the previous book, Ecstatic Rendezvous) during spring cleaning, his desires began to rise and he felt it was again time to set up another encounter. Turning pages in a contact magazine, he chose Darlene. I am sure there are those out in the world who prefer the one-night stand to acquire sexual gratification – no commitment just sex and experience. Plus you get to call the shots, fulfill your kinky fantasies with no judgments.
Having missed out on the conquering scenarios teenage boys, and some grown men tend to play out, Percival was just attempting to gain some “tactical skills” but in the end, did he come to enjoy this type of encounter, even prefer this mechanical love making? I also found myself wondering if his very first encounter had to do with swim suits which brought about the fetish.
In more or less a narrative format, he travels, by bus, to his rendezvous with Darlene and encounters different things on his way which the reader is privy to via his internal dialogue. Darlene seems to understand him on some level and they enjoy themselves. As he was leaving he met a man that seemed to be observant of the comings and goings out of Darlene’s place and gave him a cryptic warning.
A short read, this book took my head to another level. I have never run across a man quite like Percival with his mental, tactical and mechanical method of release. Just for this reason, I found these books to be interesting reads; gave me something to think about as I attempted to relate.
Reviewed by: Connie Jordan
February 16, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
Something to Think About: BOOK REVIEW: Resilience, by Ica Iova
Something to Think About: BOOK REVIEW: Resilience, by Ica Iova: BOOK REVIEW: Resilience , by Ica Iova Resilience Although this is a used theme becaue sometimes life just takes you there, the e...
BOOK REVIEW: Resilience, by Ica Iova
BOOK REVIEW: Resilience, by Ica Iova
ResilienceAn ugly situation just in those efforts however, when Louis was murdered that changed everything for Joanna since she was now the only ‘person of interest’ as far as the police were concerned simply because in anger, she had threatened him. Who really killed Louis though?
Sometimes it seems everybody else does the job the police are supposed to do. In her effort to find the real murderer in order to clear her name, Joanna hired an attorney, the only one she knew, whom she thought she could trust but feared their past may hamper his desire to help.
Some action is involved in the search for the perpetrator but more than that search was the discovery of love. Resiliency the ability to overcome challenges… and bounce back stronger, wiser and more personally powerful” (definition from: What is Resiliency).
Through the divorce, the court appearances, the fears of losing her children and the attempt made to make her seem guilty for Louis’ death, Joanna stood strong and bounced back, understanding that sometimes that’s life – she survived, thrived, found her happiness and prepared to move on into the future because sometimes in life, that is the only thing left to do.
Reviewed by: Connie Jordan
February 13, 2016
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Something to Think About: BOOK REVIEW: Royal Deception, by Denae Christine
Something to Think About: BOOK REVIEW: Royal Deception, by Denae Christine: BOOK REVIEW: Royal Deception , by Denae Christine Royal Deception Animal sifters, Kings, Queens, Lords, Ladies, commoners, and ...
BOOK REVIEW: Royal Deception, by Denae Christine
BOOK REVIEW: Royal Deception, by Denae Christine
Royal Deception
Animal sifters, Kings, Queens, Lords, Ladies, commoners, and Inurites, among other characters, some shifting to wings, some with swords called sayirs shifting in their arms, some unable to shift at all and some being bound to prevent them from shifting – all at odds with each other on some level or another.
A cast of characters that I found too confusing to wrap my mind around, in the end, I just focused on the underlying threads, prejudice and deception. Royals with gold eyes, animal shifters with silver eyes flashing and then there was Prince Symon growing up in this environment, sometimes feeling a little over protected. He was a sickly child but through tradition, he was being primed to take his place as King of Arton~Dir, the controlling capital of all around them.
His academic tutor was a bound animal shifter who appeared at the castle to prevent his mother from doing something rash – which she did before he could stop her. She stole Prince Symon, shifted and gained wings, and was attempting to fly away with him until her son Leighman Bazon rescued the Prince as Bazon’s mother was killed for the attempted kidnapping. Bazon became the Prince’s tutor and protector – Bazon wanted the Prince to live and in his life turn the tide and gain liberation of the animal shifters.
Symon's life, over the years, was always being threatened and as a child he could not understand why. Claur was the real reason why, with a wicked mission in mind. Was there someone close to Symon who was working with this Claur to win control?
Jocktan, the Princes’s younger brother had already been lost at sea on a journey interrupted by those who had ill will in their hearts. Lady Lana who had become his one and only friend over the years was ever present in his life, through battles and pleasure and he needed that companionship. Feeling neglected by his mother after his brother and baby sister died and lied to by his father regarding travel that never seemed to happen based on Symon’s health and the need to keep him safe.
A reoccurring dream of a burning barn which the Prince was trapped inside of, coming to fruition in a battle the beginning of his fourteenth birthday when things went astray and then the Author ended leaving the rest to come in a following book (although the Author does give you a sneak preview of the following book).
Lots of action and danger swirled around Symon and Lana and in the end you are left hanging until you read the next book. If you like these kinds of stories and are looking for entertainment, experience the Royal Deception!
Although I am not really into fantasy and this book was long, it was an interesting read even if I couldn’t remember the assortment of lives intermingled into this story. The main characters are memorable and at the end there is a three page list of characters along with a three page Glossary that defines all the cities and inhabitants of each city (if I had only known!!)
Reviewed by: Connie Jordan
February 8, 2016
Royal DeceptionAnimal sifters, Kings, Queens, Lords, Ladies, commoners, and Inurites, among other characters, some shifting to wings, some with swords called sayirs shifting in their arms, some unable to shift at all and some being bound to prevent them from shifting – all at odds with each other on some level or another.
A cast of characters that I found too confusing to wrap my mind around, in the end, I just focused on the underlying threads, prejudice and deception. Royals with gold eyes, animal shifters with silver eyes flashing and then there was Prince Symon growing up in this environment, sometimes feeling a little over protected. He was a sickly child but through tradition, he was being primed to take his place as King of Arton~Dir, the controlling capital of all around them.
His academic tutor was a bound animal shifter who appeared at the castle to prevent his mother from doing something rash – which she did before he could stop her. She stole Prince Symon, shifted and gained wings, and was attempting to fly away with him until her son Leighman Bazon rescued the Prince as Bazon’s mother was killed for the attempted kidnapping. Bazon became the Prince’s tutor and protector – Bazon wanted the Prince to live and in his life turn the tide and gain liberation of the animal shifters.
Symon's life, over the years, was always being threatened and as a child he could not understand why. Claur was the real reason why, with a wicked mission in mind. Was there someone close to Symon who was working with this Claur to win control?
Jocktan, the Princes’s younger brother had already been lost at sea on a journey interrupted by those who had ill will in their hearts. Lady Lana who had become his one and only friend over the years was ever present in his life, through battles and pleasure and he needed that companionship. Feeling neglected by his mother after his brother and baby sister died and lied to by his father regarding travel that never seemed to happen based on Symon’s health and the need to keep him safe.
A reoccurring dream of a burning barn which the Prince was trapped inside of, coming to fruition in a battle the beginning of his fourteenth birthday when things went astray and then the Author ended leaving the rest to come in a following book (although the Author does give you a sneak preview of the following book).
Lots of action and danger swirled around Symon and Lana and in the end you are left hanging until you read the next book. If you like these kinds of stories and are looking for entertainment, experience the Royal Deception!
Although I am not really into fantasy and this book was long, it was an interesting read even if I couldn’t remember the assortment of lives intermingled into this story. The main characters are memorable and at the end there is a three page list of characters along with a three page Glossary that defines all the cities and inhabitants of each city (if I had only known!!)
Reviewed by: Connie Jordan
February 8, 2016
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Something to Think About: A BLOG ON WRITERS DRAWER: Written by, Connie Jord...
Something to Think About: A BLOG ON WRITERS DRAWER: Written by, Connie Jord...: Are you attempting to get accepted in the world of poetry? Do you truly understand modern poetry? I got the opportunity to garner a guest ...
A BLOG ON WRITERS DRAWER: Written by, Connie Jordan
Are you attempting to get accepted in the world of poetry? Do you truly understand modern poetry? I got the opportunity to garner a guest blog spot on Writers Drawer. Such a great opportunity to ask the big question I have about what makes a winning poem - more to the point why is it so difficult to understand poems that win.
Poetry Defined: “Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language … to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic, ostensible meaning” (Wikipedia) I was taught in writing classes that you should always consider the audience that you are writing for...
Read more of the blog here
More importantly share your insight to the question as I attempt to conform, on some levels. I enjoy different views on the situation beyond, that's just how it is.
Have a productive day and try not to totally give in to those who would hinder a new path!!
Poetry Defined: “Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language … to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic, ostensible meaning” (Wikipedia) I was taught in writing classes that you should always consider the audience that you are writing for...
Read more of the blog here
More importantly share your insight to the question as I attempt to conform, on some levels. I enjoy different views on the situation beyond, that's just how it is.
Have a productive day and try not to totally give in to those who would hinder a new path!!
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