Two great reviews of my novel, “From China with Love” and other topics of interest.
Good evening, my friends,
One thing to remember when I write on my blog – DO NOT go anywhere else before you publish the entry. I just lost everything I typed in the last half-hour; but, I will attempt to redo it now:
Yes, I received two very nice reviews from members of MWSA. They are listed below:
From Mike Mullins:
Karl Boyd has done it again. He has written a fiction novel that takes the reader on a journey down many roads, introducing many characters and opening many doors. The story unveils a plot that is world-wide, patient, and unique. His characters are like all of us…both good and bad. The central figures grow and teach us a life lesson, but we have to wait until the very end to learn what it is. From China with Love is a war of cultures fought with technology, but it is not bloodless. I recommend it, but it is not for the faint of heart.
From Joyce Gilmour:
Author Karl Boyd has stated that he doesn’t sleep a lot and he dreams up stories when he is asleep. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, that I am truly glad that Karl Boyd writes about his dreams and doesn’t act upon them. From China with Love is built on the premise that China needs land for her millions of citizens, and the ministers of China formulate a plan to conquer all of North America as its “New China.”
The main characters in this book could be you, your neighbors, or relatives; just “every-day folk” who managed to survive the attack. How did China take over all of North America without an all-out war? Well, Mr. Boyd came up with a plan that will make you think differently when you drink your cup of coffee and/or use any of your technological equipment. Since reading From China with Love, I reflect on the story just about every time I pick up my cell phone.
It has been said that this book is not for the faint of heart, and I agree that if you cannot handle blood (and guts) you might want to read Mr. Boyd’s other novels and give this one to someone you know that will want to read every detail of the gruesome Chinese takeover. This isn’t an easy read in that sense, but it truly will make the reader stop and think about our world situation. It certainly relays a plan that I pray will always remain fiction.
Thank you both for your nice words. Hopefully these comments will make more of you want to order the novel to read.
(Joyce did find a few mistakes I made and Paul, my editor overlooked as we rushed to get this novel published prior to our trip to China.
Don’t get me wrong – the novel is NOT riddled with errors, but I regret any mistakes we didn’t catch. These DO NOT affect the storyline or the enjoyment of the tale.
Thanks again, Joyce. We’ll try harder on the next novel. In fact, I am re-editing it for about the tenth time.
Other sad news:
Our son’s German father when Kris was an exchange student in 1978, Dieter Buechsenscheutz, passed away Friday night. We are so glad Dieter and his son, Lutz, (our German exchange son), and Lutz’ son, Tobias were able to visit us last spring.
Dieter was a wonderful man, full of life, love and laughter. We will miss him.
God bless and keep you, Dieter.
It’s halftime for the Super Bowl. I hope your team wins, but I won’t share my choice with you. (I don’t want to lose readers – LOL).
I am still waiting to hear from a lady in the MWSA who has the info I need to begin my job as “Media Director”. I hope to hear from her soon and discover if I can do a good job for the organization.
My final draft proof, (2nd attempt), of “Palmyra, Isle of Death”, should be in next week. I’ll let you know when it is ready to be ordered. Look for it here and in an email soon.
Enjoy the rest of the game – I’ll see you tomorrow.
Until then,
Vaya con Dias, my friends,
Karl