Recognition Found
A few weeks ago I blogged about my need for recognition, about the reason why I write.
I wrote on that heartfelt blog entry, “Sure my novels and short stories mean something to me, well, more than something; they mean a lot to me. Yet the acknowledgement that they meant something to others...complete strangers, now that is why I write."
Well, for all of my bellyaching and (dare I admit it?) whining, I have finally been recognized. Round Table Reviews has just completed their review of my latest novel, Zephyr Unfolding. A side note: You can read the exciting first chapter for free at my website.
Anyway, here’s what they said…
“ZEPHYR UNFOLDING is a powerhouse of a sequel to BROWNE CANDIDATE. As usual, Nicole Givens Kurtz' storytelling is brilliant. Her characters are compelling, emotional, and very real, and the action is frankly fabulous. ZEPHYR UNFOLDING has everything you are looking for in a science fiction thriller--action, adventure, romance, narrow escapes, and ironic twists of plot. Ms. Kurtz does a great of job of interweaving political drama into the story without seeming heavy-handed or predictable. The cloak-and-dagger sequences are as good as any episode of "Alias" and certainly as well written as Tom Clancy or Larry Bond. Ren and Angel's romance is endearing and both are incredibly noble characters. All-together, ZEPHYR UNFOLDING is a wonderful read. If you are a fan of science fiction, political thrillers, or just looking for a great adventure story, don't miss ZEPHYR UNFOLDING--you'll never forgive yourself!”
I encourage you to read the rest of the review here.
When I read the review, I could hardly believe it. Me--just as good as Clancy? Bond? Even any given "Alias" episode? Well, that is true recognition, isn’t it? When your work is compared to the "greats"in thefield, you've definately made a mark of some kind.
I have in fact gotten exactly what I wanted.
At last someone else—a complete stranger has read my work and acknowledged that my story meant something to them or left some favorable impression upon them. Even more so, that person is encouraging others to try the book too! This is a recommendation I endorse. :-)
Not that this is the first review of my novels. I’ve had many reviews and of course, like most things that solicit an opinion, the reviews have swayed between absolutely dismal to good. Yet this review went beyond good. This review went nuclear!Exploding in a sea of compliments and praise for a job well done.
Am I pleased? Yes. It is always a welcome sight to get good things in the mail, the email, or published online. Sure it’s not a New York Times or Kirkus Review, but it is a review all the same.
And it is also a little recognition...
I wrote on that heartfelt blog entry, “Sure my novels and short stories mean something to me, well, more than something; they mean a lot to me. Yet the acknowledgement that they meant something to others...complete strangers, now that is why I write."
Well, for all of my bellyaching and (dare I admit it?) whining, I have finally been recognized. Round Table Reviews has just completed their review of my latest novel, Zephyr Unfolding. A side note: You can read the exciting first chapter for free at my website.
Anyway, here’s what they said…
“ZEPHYR UNFOLDING is a powerhouse of a sequel to BROWNE CANDIDATE. As usual, Nicole Givens Kurtz' storytelling is brilliant. Her characters are compelling, emotional, and very real, and the action is frankly fabulous. ZEPHYR UNFOLDING has everything you are looking for in a science fiction thriller--action, adventure, romance, narrow escapes, and ironic twists of plot. Ms. Kurtz does a great of job of interweaving political drama into the story without seeming heavy-handed or predictable. The cloak-and-dagger sequences are as good as any episode of "Alias" and certainly as well written as Tom Clancy or Larry Bond. Ren and Angel's romance is endearing and both are incredibly noble characters. All-together, ZEPHYR UNFOLDING is a wonderful read. If you are a fan of science fiction, political thrillers, or just looking for a great adventure story, don't miss ZEPHYR UNFOLDING--you'll never forgive yourself!”
I encourage you to read the rest of the review here.
When I read the review, I could hardly believe it. Me--just as good as Clancy? Bond? Even any given "Alias" episode? Well, that is true recognition, isn’t it? When your work is compared to the "greats"in thefield, you've definately made a mark of some kind.
I have in fact gotten exactly what I wanted.
At last someone else—a complete stranger has read my work and acknowledged that my story meant something to them or left some favorable impression upon them. Even more so, that person is encouraging others to try the book too! This is a recommendation I endorse. :-)
Not that this is the first review of my novels. I’ve had many reviews and of course, like most things that solicit an opinion, the reviews have swayed between absolutely dismal to good. Yet this review went beyond good. This review went nuclear!Exploding in a sea of compliments and praise for a job well done.
Am I pleased? Yes. It is always a welcome sight to get good things in the mail, the email, or published online. Sure it’s not a New York Times or Kirkus Review, but it is a review all the same.
And it is also a little recognition...
And like I said, you deserver every bit of this and MORE! :-) Let me know when the good reviews KEEP pouring in.
Posted by bethany | 12:52 PM, October 19, 2005