For all those singles, divorcees, married people that need to liven up a relationship, ready to move on and need some help or advice on what not to do and what to do when looking to meet someone: READ THIS INTERVIEW: BETTER YET READ: STOP LOOKING FOR A HUSBAND AND FIND THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE: AUTHOR: MARINA SBROCHI: This book is not only for adults but young adults starting out on the dating scene. This book helps you sort out what you should do and should not do when in a new relationship, how… Continue

Fran Lewis online Qs&As 28 Feb - 4 Mar, 2011



Welcome to my Interview with author Joe Gillan: Please join in the discussion and leave some comments and questions for our Spotlighted author of the week.



Brief Bio:





Joe Gillan lives on Siesta Key, a barrier island in southwest Florida offshore at Sarasota. He is a native of Amsterdam, NY, holds a B.A. degree in English literature from Ithaca (NY) College, and spent most of his business career working for a… Continue

Interview with author RM Doyon:



It my pleasure to interview author RM Doyon. RM, or Rick as he is known to his many friends, is the author of UPCOUNTRY, an outstanding debut novel that brings to light many important issues people face today. Please join in the discussion and ask your questions of this outstanding author. Leave some comments and, of course, buy the book. This is a very well written, interesting and thought-provoking novel that will hold your interest from start to… Continue

FOURTH DAY: General Questions:



1. FRAN: Why and how did you choose the subject and title of your book?





Rick:



The premise for Upcountry began about nine years ago following a very disturbing conversation I'd had with a good friend. She had related to me a horrific story of her sister's abuse at the hands of an evil husband. From there, I wondered aloud (mainly with my wife and collaborator, Shelley) what would happen if a sibling facing serious health… Continue

The Boy Who Made It Rain

Reviewed by Fran Lewis



From the rich school he attended to the change to a poorer area Clem learns the true meaning of abuse, prejudice, bullying and discrimination. From being treated as a unique and pleasant young man to being mistreated and beaten by a group of boys who enjoy hurting others The Boy Who Made It Rain really gives the reader much pause for thought as you hear the voice of the characters as they relate their impressions, encounters and… Continue

Day TWO





6. FRAN: As a political reporter you had to have met many important people and interviewed them? Can you tell us whom you met as a political reporter and Parliamentary Bureau Chief for United Press International?





Rick:



The late '70s and early '80s were a very dynamic time in Canadian politics. By the time I arrived, Pierre Trudeau had been in office more than 10 years and he was facing another election. So, by early 1979, barely nine months… Continue

Interview with author RM Doyon:



It my pleasure to interview author RM Doyon. RM, or Rick as he is known to his many friends, is the author of UPCOUNTRY, an outstanding debut novel that brings to light many important issues people face today. Please join in the discussion and ask your questions of this outstanding author. Leave some comments and, of course, buy the book. This is a very well written, interesting and thought-provoking novel that will hold your interest from start to… Continue

I would like to introduce the author of a great debut novel, Odd Jobs author Ben Lieberman has agreed to interview with book reviewer and online interviewer Fran Lewis



Thank you so much for agreeing to discuss your career and this outstanding novel with me.

Brief Bio:

Ben Lieberman earned a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Maryland and further developed his writing skills through courses at Columbia University, NYU and writers workshops. His professional career in… Continue

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Behind the Laugher: Hidden Tears: Sal Richards

Second District: Jerry Banks

Strings of Deception by Tracey Frischkorn

Pitch Dark author Brooke London

Able Danger author Kensington Roth

My Life for Her: Author: Robert J. Saniscalchi

Crossroads author Steven Nedelton

Ice Cold author Tess Gerritsen

The Passage Justin Cronin

The 19th Element author John Betcher

Study in Red Journal of Jack the Ripper: by Brian Porter ( all of his books… Continue

The First 25 on my Top 50 for 2010

Remember: These are in no particular order

These are fiction and non-fiction novels that are on Amazon

There sill be a separate list for children’s books

These books are listed as they say on Dancing with the Stars in No Particular Order

I will post my next twenty- five next week. If you have a book to add to my great list of five star books feel free to add yours. fran



In the Beginning author Alfred Langer

Rogue Island… Continue

If you have a book that you want reviewed please let me know. I read print copies . fran lewis