Just picked up this review from flipkart.com. I'm constantly amazed at the ways in which this book is helping people understand and overcome this disease, not to mention being an enjoyable read. Read on:
An Amazing First Novel from Kenneth James Kirsch
Review by Dr. Michael Hinson
I picked up this novel after hearing Mr. Kirsch's appearance on Blog Talk Radio last year, and was blown away by its honesty, its no-holds-barred look at alcoholism, and its unflinching sympathy and focus on the true victims of the disease -- the children and loved ones impacted by the alcoholic. Too much of today's attention on alcoholism is focused on the alcoholic themselves, and not enough is paid to the folks at home who have to constantly pick up the pieces.
Leysa Henko is an unforgettable character, and the reader will find themselves crying with her and rooting for her. The backdrop of Prohibition makes this story all the more stark in its contrasts to modern life, and the setting of the coal regions of Pennsylvania helps put the entire story in a very gritty, humanistic light.
Leysa Henko is not the sexy, joking, debutante alcoholic in the mold of today's forgettable chick lit. She's a survivor of alcoholic parenting herself -- a working class, scrappy fighter who is slowly succumbing to the travesty of her disease.
Pick up Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen today. You won't regret it. It's a great read, and one you won't soon forget.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
The Promotional Tour Rolls On!
Last week, I told you about a great recovery-minded writers, Marian L. Thomas, and her wonderful new book, Color Me Jazzmyne.
This week, the promotional tour for Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen makes a stop at the premier free book promotion and information site, Authors Promoting Authors. Check out the promo blurb here: http://authorspromotingauthors.blogspot.com/2009/08/great-authors-great-reads.html
After you've checked out that blurb, pencil in these two dates/timeframes on your calendar:
Sept. 2009 (date undetermined) interview by Book Critic and Author D. Vonthaer. More details as (and if) I get them.
October 29, 2009: Online reading of Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen on Red River Writers Christmas Exchange show on blogtalkradio. More details as I get them.
As with all great tours, the dates are subject to change. I mean, I could pull a Steven Tyler and fall off the stage after a dizzy spell.....(lol)....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uXRTWuk3XM
This week, the promotional tour for Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen makes a stop at the premier free book promotion and information site, Authors Promoting Authors. Check out the promo blurb here: http://authorspromotingauthors.blogspot.com/2009/08/great-authors-great-reads.html
After you've checked out that blurb, pencil in these two dates/timeframes on your calendar:
Sept. 2009 (date undetermined) interview by Book Critic and Author D. Vonthaer. More details as (and if) I get them.
October 29, 2009: Online reading of Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen on Red River Writers Christmas Exchange show on blogtalkradio. More details as I get them.
As with all great tours, the dates are subject to change. I mean, I could pull a Steven Tyler and fall off the stage after a dizzy spell.....(lol)....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uXRTWuk3XM
Monday, August 24, 2009
Another Strong Recovery-Minded Author: Check out Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas
Hey Readers,
Just wanted to take a second to pass along a book that's getting great reviews. Authors Promoting Authors, a tremendous free promotional service for authors, recommends Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas.
Check out APA's Book Blitz promotion for this highly-rated author:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=131431326896
Now, on to the story:
Book Description for Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas:
Child abuse, rape, struggling to live are all things women go through at least once in their lifetime. In this tale, Naya Mona takes readers on a journey through her crayon box of life, and shows us what her true colors are as she recounts her past to her son whom she is meeting for the first time. How do you tell your son that your father is his? The spiral of events that fill Naya's life provides each reader an intimate look at the drama, romance and struggles that become her voice. On stage, she must become Jazzmyne-the jazz singer. Naya no doubt commands the attention of its readers and takes them on a rollercoaster ride that is filled with the melodious tones that makes Color Me Jazzmyne a true reading pleasure.
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Just wanted to take a second to pass along a book that's getting great reviews. Authors Promoting Authors, a tremendous free promotional service for authors, recommends Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas.
Check out APA's Book Blitz promotion for this highly-rated author:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=131431326896
Now, on to the story:
Book Description for Color Me Jazzmyne by Marian L. Thomas:
Child abuse, rape, struggling to live are all things women go through at least once in their lifetime. In this tale, Naya Mona takes readers on a journey through her crayon box of life, and shows us what her true colors are as she recounts her past to her son whom she is meeting for the first time. How do you tell your son that your father is his? The spiral of events that fill Naya's life provides each reader an intimate look at the drama, romance and struggles that become her voice. On stage, she must become Jazzmyne-the jazz singer. Naya no doubt commands the attention of its readers and takes them on a rollercoaster ride that is filled with the melodious tones that makes Color Me Jazzmyne a true reading pleasure.
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Sunday, August 23, 2009
Promotion Tour Rolls On
I'm potentially up for two upcoming interview shows in the near future:
Sept. 2009 (date undetermined) interview by Book Critic and Author D. Vonthaer. More details as (and if) I get them.
October 29, 2009: Online reading of Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen on Red River Writers Christmas Exchange show on blogtalkradio. More details as I get them.
Take care,
Kenneth James Kirsch
Sept. 2009 (date undetermined) interview by Book Critic and Author D. Vonthaer. More details as (and if) I get them.
October 29, 2009: Online reading of Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen on Red River Writers Christmas Exchange show on blogtalkradio. More details as I get them.
Take care,
Kenneth James Kirsch
September is National Alcoholism Awareness Month
Just a quick note to acknowledge National Alcoholism Awareness Month in September.
This disease is insidious and it needs to be stopped.
If you or someone you know, or a loved one, are affected by this disease, please get help.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Alateen, and other affiliated groups are ready to help you or your loved one on the road to recovery.
Reach out today.
If you are interested in reading a fictional account of what this disease does to families, check out my book, Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen. It can be purchased for $8.99 from PublishAmerica at www.publishamerica.com.
Thanks for reading and God Bless.
Kenneth James Kirsch
This disease is insidious and it needs to be stopped.
If you or someone you know, or a loved one, are affected by this disease, please get help.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Alateen, and other affiliated groups are ready to help you or your loved one on the road to recovery.
Reach out today.
If you are interested in reading a fictional account of what this disease does to families, check out my book, Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen. It can be purchased for $8.99 from PublishAmerica at www.publishamerica.com.
Thanks for reading and God Bless.
Kenneth James Kirsch
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen Promotion Tour Kicks Off August 5, 2009
To mark the first anniversary of Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen, I'm going to be a guest on Red River Writers Live Blog Talk Radio show, August 5, 3pm EST.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128898055010
Here are the details:
=================At RRW Live Specials=================
Wednesday, Aug 5th, 2 pm Central, April Robins hosts Tell Us About You
April and Co-Host Laurie Zieber will take questions from listeners directed to the following FaceBook Group members scheduled to give a two minute elevator speech about their work: Barbara Ehrentreu, Rita Schiano, Stephanie Osborn, Christine Duncan, John Wayne Cargile, Naomi Giroux, Kenneth James Kirsch, Barry Eva, James Priest, Rosey Dow, Kathleen Heady, and Jd Glasscock.
A varied genre of Authors, Writers, and Illustrators.
At the end of the show, Guests will answer questions from the Chatroom and callers in a teleconference setting.
To submit a question for me to be asked on the show, contact:
Laurie Zieber http://www.lauriezieber.com/Home.html OR
April Robins http://www.robinfalls.com/
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To attend and participate in April's Show at RRW Live Special:
Dial the Call-in Number: (347) 637-1731(OR)
Log onto http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ then search for Red River Writers Live.
Click on the current show and you can leave a written comment at the Chatroom.(OR)
Listen to the live or archived show online by going direct to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RRW-Specials
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Odd, acknowledging and celebrating the first anniversary of a frank, no-holds-barred look at a dreadful disease such as alcoholism. Those of you who've read it, and reviewers, have told me the book was "poetic," "intense" and "sobering."
Thanks again for all the kind comments and reviews.
If you want to read the reviews, go to Amazon.com or BN.com.
See ya in the (online) bookstore,
Kenneth James Kirsch
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128898055010
Here are the details:
=================At RRW Live Specials=================
Wednesday, Aug 5th, 2 pm Central, April Robins hosts Tell Us About You
April and Co-Host Laurie Zieber will take questions from listeners directed to the following FaceBook Group members scheduled to give a two minute elevator speech about their work: Barbara Ehrentreu, Rita Schiano, Stephanie Osborn, Christine Duncan, John Wayne Cargile, Naomi Giroux, Kenneth James Kirsch, Barry Eva, James Priest, Rosey Dow, Kathleen Heady, and Jd Glasscock.
A varied genre of Authors, Writers, and Illustrators.
At the end of the show, Guests will answer questions from the Chatroom and callers in a teleconference setting.
To submit a question for me to be asked on the show, contact:
Laurie Zieber http://www.lauriezieber.com/Home.html OR
April Robins http://www.robinfalls.com/
*************************
To attend and participate in April's Show at RRW Live Special:
Dial the Call-in Number: (347) 637-1731(OR)
Log onto http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ then search for Red River Writers Live.
Click on the current show and you can leave a written comment at the Chatroom.(OR)
Listen to the live or archived show online by going direct to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RRW-Specials
*******************************************************************************
Odd, acknowledging and celebrating the first anniversary of a frank, no-holds-barred look at a dreadful disease such as alcoholism. Those of you who've read it, and reviewers, have told me the book was "poetic," "intense" and "sobering."
Thanks again for all the kind comments and reviews.
If you want to read the reviews, go to Amazon.com or BN.com.
See ya in the (online) bookstore,
Kenneth James Kirsch
A 'Sober' First Anniversary for Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen: A Sale, and an Appearance...
Big Doings!
As of Aug. 11, Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen turns 1!
The book is now on sale for $8.99.
I'm kicking off a new round of promotion as well.
FIRST, some details on the sale and promotion. (I'll post on the anniversary issue separately. It's quite a story and you'll want to take a breather before reading it, believe me.)
SALE DETAILS: My publisher (PublishAmerica, or, PrintAmerica as I [ahem] affectionately call them), has issued Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen for $8.99 as of July 2009.
The original $27.95 sale price was absurd to begin with. Further, their method of accounting for sales through the UK, where the dollar has taken a beating as of late, left me with little more than change for coffee when my first, uh, "royalty check" arrived.
Oh well, live and learn I suppose. Iconic TV mom Carol Brady once opined: "Poorer or wiser, which is more important?" Hmmm, I'll get back to you all on that one....
However, whether it's the summer heat, the anemic sales to date, or some other reason, you the reader benefit. Simply go to http://www.publishamerica.com/, search either by my name, or the title, and order the book, and you will get the reduced price.
For some reason, the online bookstores still have it at full price.
Details on the promo tour next....
Cheers,
Kenneth James Kirsch
As of Aug. 11, Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen turns 1!
The book is now on sale for $8.99.
I'm kicking off a new round of promotion as well.
FIRST, some details on the sale and promotion. (I'll post on the anniversary issue separately. It's quite a story and you'll want to take a breather before reading it, believe me.)
SALE DETAILS: My publisher (PublishAmerica, or, PrintAmerica as I [ahem] affectionately call them), has issued Demon Alcohol and the Monstermen for $8.99 as of July 2009.
The original $27.95 sale price was absurd to begin with. Further, their method of accounting for sales through the UK, where the dollar has taken a beating as of late, left me with little more than change for coffee when my first, uh, "royalty check" arrived.
Oh well, live and learn I suppose. Iconic TV mom Carol Brady once opined: "Poorer or wiser, which is more important?" Hmmm, I'll get back to you all on that one....
However, whether it's the summer heat, the anemic sales to date, or some other reason, you the reader benefit. Simply go to http://www.publishamerica.com/, search either by my name, or the title, and order the book, and you will get the reduced price.
For some reason, the online bookstores still have it at full price.
Details on the promo tour next....
Cheers,
Kenneth James Kirsch
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