Read My Lips - the blog

It's starting slow, but I am still expecting BIG THINGS

I am unsure exactly what happened, but I climbed from way down at the bottom to 211 on the lulu.com ladder today. I think that is a good sign. So, show of hands, how many of you have already purchased a copy of my book?

By the way, did you see my first review:

In Alura Allen, Alien at Large, the first book of his Alien Attitudes trilogy, Terence A. (Tiger) Russell demonstrates his uncanny ability to spin a yarn, interspersing the shining filaments of originality with cleverly-woven threads from classic stories. A book which may be read on several different levels, it would doubtlessly appeal to both youthful and mature readers. Mr. Russell exhibits the ability to describe his unique characters in such a manner that the distinct personality of each comes to life for the reader.

As the main character, a spunky and independent-- though sometimes naïve-- teenage girl, interacts with her newly-found alien friends, even characters which would upon first impression be bizarre and incredible, actually become believable. Though it would seem impossible, even the unique character “R.J.,” whose appearance is no more than a blue flash of light, displays a range of emotions which engage the reader, as does another character, “Brink-o-link,” whose brain is floats atop a metal canister. Another major character in the book, a muscular, upright elephant-man, will surely win the hearts of readers from his first introduction, just as he drew Alura’s sympathy when she met him.

Moreover, the plot is full of action; as the book progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to put down.

The book ends with some unanswered questions which leave the reader hungry for the second book of the trilogy. I, for one, can hardly wait for the second book’s publishing. I would encourage everyone to buy this book. - Evelyn Erskine*

I couldn't have done a better job myself. Of course, I, too, would especially ditto that last remark.

*I am pretty sure this is a friend of Moona's but she won't confirm that fact.**

**She has sold twice as many as I have so far in the local area, as well.

Posted by Tiger at July 7, 2005 07:41 PM | TrackBack