As you can tell from the titles of my two novels, I have two distinctly different personas as an author. Confessions of a Liberal Lover is a sexy, lighthearted romp about the misadventures of a woman and a wise cracking statue of a gargoyle who is her most trusted advisor. The Neocon Conspiracy is a much darker tale about what the future may hold for America if it continues down the road it is traveling.
There are excepts from both books posted on this site, along with limericks, short fiction and a bit of information about my travels. Hope you'll decide to order one or both of my books. Buy links are posted below.
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Confessions of a Liberal Lover is light women's fiction sprinkled with political satire and a dash of fantasy. The heroine is an intelligent girl who falls into the trap of believing that the secret to happiness lies in finding a virile, incredibly handsome man like the ones in romance novels. Through the years, her lovers continually disappoint, but fortunately the little gargoyle is there to share his wisdom and help her pick up the pieces. I think most women, whether they are Republicans, Democrats, Independents or could care less about politics, will enjoy this contemporary humorous adult fairy tale. The book has received excellent reviews and excerpts are posted below. Confessions of a Liberal Lover is available in all popular ebook formats with a print edition coming soon. Here are a few links if you would like to order a copy: Amazon Kindle, Red Rose Publishing and Fictionwise.com
Carol at Carol's Book Corner writes "...This is a light-hearted and fun read that's easily downloaded to your reading device...........ideal for the lazy summer days when you just want to read a short story.
Matilda at Coffee Time Romance writes "...The cast of characters that comes through on parade is just short of genius. I found myself laughing at many absurdities poor Maude went through and yet came out stronger for it all. So, if you’re looking for an off the wall read then grab your copy of Confessions of a Liberal Lover today.
Pamela at Romance Junkies writes"...This was one of the best chick lits I've read in a while. I think every woman could use a little gargoyle on her dresser every now and then.
Kylieat Happily Ever After Reviews called it "...poignantly funny from start to finish. Not just a story of finding the right guy, but of finding oneself....With a sassy and smart heroine, and a gargoyle that's part fairy godmother and part Jiminy Cricket, Confessions of a Liberal Lover is the perfect book for any girl who ever felt overshadowed by a sibling, misunderstood by a parent, or turned herself inside out for a guy."
Bobby at BookWenches Reviews writes "Confessions of a Liberal Lover is"...an easy and highly amusing read that made me laugh out loud as well as think a bit."
IcySnowBlackstone writes "... It’s funny and entertaining and oh so disappointing as each time, Maud’s Mr. Right turns out to have clay feet, sometimes up to his knees. I always kept hoping she’d turn that corner and there he’d be, just as perfect as she wants. We should all have a gargoyle in our lives. The ending, by the way, is totally unexpected."
Now here's a brief description of my thriller, The Neocon Conspiracy, published under my alternative pen name, Maud Muller. Unlike Confessions of a Liberal Lover, this book wasn't written to make you smile, its purpose is to raise questions about what the future may hold for America as the chasm between the mega-rich and rest of the people in this country continues to widen and government of the people is gradually replaced by corporate rule.
Angered by Barry Goldwater's defeat in the 1964 election, four wealthy businessmen and a United States Senator conspire to take America in a new direction. Their plan succeeds and by 2035, the federal government has been privatized away and a Constitutional Amendment passed making Christianity the official state religion. University of Michigan graduate student Joshua Freeman stumbles upon the existence of the conspiracy and sets out to expose those behind it. When he falls in love with the deeply religious Elizabeth Whalen, he is forced to decide whether to give up his quest or risk everything to expose those who have put an end to democracy in America? The book can be ordered in most ebook formats. A print edition is also available. Here are the links: Amazon and Smashwords.
A Monster’s Game, my third novel, is also a walk on the dark side. Set in Detroit, it’s the story of an unlikely serial killer with a serious grudge against the rich. A sequel, tenatively entitled, The Baby Farm, is a work in progress. A Monster’s Game is scheduled for a December, 2011 release.
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Hooray! In February, Confessions of a Liberal Lover reached #3 on the recent best seller list at Fictionwise.com for e-book mainstream fiction and #1 for Red Rose Publishing. Hope you'll order a copy and keep it up there.
In my article "Just a Touch of Fantasy" posted on the blog at IcySnowBlackstone.com I explain how that pesky gargoyle found his way into my novella. Hope you'll drop by and leave a comment.
