Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Beware Warsham Manor by Mark Antony Raines
A man sits reading a telegram from his his late uncle in Warsham in Essex England it tells his cousin in America that he is has been summoned as he is gravely ill.
The nephew says to himself
"So the old boy is dying prehaps I come into some money "
So the nephew acquires passage on a ship to England.
One week later he arrives at the foreboding and imposing structure of Warsham manor and is instantly escorted to his uncle s room.
He believes his uncle to be in a feverish state as he talks of his nephew getting all his money and the home but it comes at a cost for the manor is cursed by a werewolf.
His last words are
"Beware the full moon ".
For in the night away howling screaming echoes through the manor on his bed his uncle is found with his throat slashed from ear to ear.
But the nephew just smiles time himself for all he can see is money signs in his eyes.
The nephew soon becomes irresponsible by squandering the money on parties ;foolish business ideas and excapades with wild woman .
After a year the money was all but spent so he found here going treasure hunting and to his surprise he found a half broken necklace and his uncles diary.
As he read the dairy he discovered that his uncle along with a fellow scientists were working on a new chemical to prolong life with thier assistant his mother when an explosion occurred.
A piece of scattered glass on which a bit of thier new serum was on hit the fellow scientists causing him to transforming him to a creature covered in fur and sharp canine teeth.
The creature disappeared until one bright full moon another howl was heard in the manor this time the body of the nephew was found with his head detached from his body and a huge foot print of a large wolf by his side.
Monday, 8 February 2021
Wild Colonial Boy by Jonathan Downes
Amazon Book LINK -https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Colonial-Boy-Jonathan-Downes/dp/1909488631/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jonathan+downes+wild&qid=1612796814&sr=8-1
Book BLURB
Jonathan Downes is the director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology, and he is undeniably one of the best known cryptozoologists in the English-speaking world. Jon has dedicated his life to searching the world for mystery animals and trying to make sense of the mysteries of Mother Nature. These preoccupations started over half a century ago, in a place which - for all intents and purposes - no longer exists and which contemporary readers may struggle to comprehend.
Between 1961 and 1971 the Downes family lived in Hong Kong, which is where, surrounded by exotic animals and oriental folklore, he first fell in love with the natural world and the mysteries therein.
This is not only the story of his early life, but also the story of one of the last generations of children brought up in the aegis of the British Empire, when it was still a global entity upon which the sun had not set. The author takes an unprejudiced look at the last decades of British rule in the Orient, through the eyes of the child of a senior member of HM Overseas Civil Service.
This book has taken a lifetime to write and it examines his Colonial world at face value, neither exaggerating or shying away from the truth. It is a book about love, hate, mental illness, prejudice, duty and compassion. As such it can be frightening, touching and confusing. It will make you angry, happy and sad, but above all it is about a whole pantheon of wonderful animals. Six decades later the author has not lost his childlike wonder at these creatures and at the magnificence of the world around him.
Product details
- Publisher : cfz (11 Dec. 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 348 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1909488631
- ISBN-13 : 978-1909488632
- Dimensions : 15.6 x 1.83 x 23.
About the Author
Jonathan Downes (born 1959) is a naturalist, cryptozoologist, author, editor, film-maker, poet, novelist, activist, journalist, composer and singer-songwriter, with a background in radical politics and mental health care. He is Director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology. His father, the explorer and Colonial Service Officer J. T. Downes (1925-2006), wrote several books on a wide range of subjects, such as African history, theology and the Devonshire dialect. His mother Mary Downes (née Rawlins) (1922-2002) was a broadcaster and author who published several collections of Nigerian folklore under the pen-name `Yar Kunama`. As a child he lived in Nigeria, and then Hong Kong (then a British Crown Colony), and returned to the UK in 1971, when his father was 'invalided out' of the Hong Kong government. Having suffered from manic-depression for years, Downes is an activist for mental health issues. Between 1985 and their divorce in 1996 he was married to Alison Huntingford. On 21 July 2007 he married his second wife Corinna Newton Downes who died of cancer on 16 August 2020. He has two stepdaughters and a granddaughter.
Book Review
This book will give you a insight of growing up in Hong Kong whilst it was still part of the British Empire,days now forgotten ,a look now a young boy was drawn to the world of exotic animals And folklore s which in turn started his journey I The world of Cryptozoology.I read parts of this book via his excellent online magazine -Gonzo Weekly and was waiting with baited breath for the next chapter.I highly recommend this book.
5-5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟highly recommend by Ghostman Radio Station
Sunday, 7 February 2021
Except by author _ Michael Sirois Aggravated: The True Story of How a Series of Lies Sent an Innocent
Except by author _ Michael Sirois Aggravated: The True Story of How a Series of Lies Sent an Innocent Except by author _ Michael Sirois Aggravated: The True Story of How a Series of Lies Sent an Innocent Man to Prison https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aggravated-True-Story-Innocent-Prison-ebook/dp/B08QDWDF3C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Michael+Sirois&qid=1612738559&sr=8-1 Description In 2006, Steve Sirois was sentenced to serve 35 years in a Texas prison for a crime he didn't commit. He and his older brother, Michael, weren't especially close growing up -- fourteen years and four other siblings crowded the space between them -- but their relationship changed when Steve was accused of a horrendous crime, aggravated sexual assault of a child. After the conviction, Michael started helping Steve write his appeals, but what he saw in the trial transcripts didn't make sense. How could a jury have convicted his brother based on that testimony? In her affidavit, Steve's accuser gave vague dates for the crime, but soon abandoned those for different dates, and even replaced the details of her claims with new ones. Despite her accusations, Steve was adamant, swearing, "I didn't do it. It never happened." There was no forensic evidence, no semen stains or pubic hairs to provide DNA, no weapons, no sex tape. Nothing but his accuser's words. Michael wondered if he could prove that her accusations were false. But how? Using affidavits, court transcripts, and interviews; along with additional evidence from public information requests and other factual data, the book lays out a devastating portrait of an untruthful accuser, an overzealous prosecutor, a jury that made a deal to swap votes in order to gain a conviction, and the series of lies that led to that outcome. Product Details ASIN: B08QDWDF3CPublisher: Truth Boots Publishing (10 Dec. 2020)Language: EnglishFile size: 3727 KBSimultaneous device usage: UnlimitedText-to-Speech: EnabledEnhanced typesetting: EnabledX-Ray: Not EnabledWord Wise: EnabledPrint length: 391 pagesPage numbers source ISBN: 1732790302Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank 899,717 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)340 in Criminal Law7,305 in True Crime (Kindle Store)19,569 in Law (Books) Book Review This true account of how action s of others sent a innocent man to Prison is inspiring; thought provoking and a great read .excellently written by author. 5 _5 star recommend by Ghostman Radio Station
Saturday, 6 February 2021
Sandy Rodriguez, -Bilingual communications expert -Author-Choose to Prevail: Unexpected Insights to Help You Overcome Challenges
Amazon Book LINK -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HVT5PPL/ref=dbs_a_def_awm_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
Bilingual communications expert Sandy Rodriguez, author of motivational book Choose to Prevail, is about to launch a video series by the same title, where she will speak with individuals who have overcome life challenges.
Sandy is a former editorial coordinator for Mexican newspaper Reforma, one of the most influential publications in Latin America, and has translated tens of books from English to Spanish for major publishing houses. These include medical, self-help, and business books, novels, and titles focused on spirituality or personal growth by popular authors such as Louise Hay, Nick Vujicic, and Neale Donald Walsch.
Multifaceted Sandy, who once took part in a prestigious fellowship program for international journalists at Seoul National University in South Korea, currently lives in Los Angeles, where she works as a certified court interpreter. She is a fitness enthusiast, burgeoning artist, and amateur winemaker.
Book BLURB
Prepare to feel an increase in your self-confidence and your sense of inner peace as you leaf through Choose to Prevail. If you are plagued by worries, insecurities, or problems in general, here you will find ways to prevail over whatever is causing you grief. Communications expert Sandy Rodriguez suggests reframing challenges, while taking practical measures to support your goals.
You will discover:
Benefits of letting others see unusual sides of your personality
Why extremely sad thoughts are the antidote to everyday annoyances
Reasons a tiny apartment helped tenants attract a spouse
A time-management technique that could save you money
How the author overcame fear of public speaking literally overnight
Why having haters could be flattering
Ideas to minimize existential angst and nagging thoughts
Why it's not necessarily vain or superficial to care about your appearance
How to reinvent yourself at any age using the power of words
This is not your average motivational book. The author's viewpoints come from the heart and are often out of the ordinary. She offers ideas that are different from what you will find elsewhere.
You will discover:
Benefits of letting others see unusual sides of your personality
Why extremely sad thoughts are the antidote to everyday annoyances
Reasons a tiny apartment helped tenants attract a spouse
A time-management technique that could save you money
How the author overcame fear of public speaking literally overnight
Why having haters could be flattering
Ideas to minimize existential angst and nagging thoughts
Why it's not necessarily vain or superficial to care about your appearance
How to reinvent yourself at any age using the power of words
This is not your average motivational book. The author's viewpoints come from the heart and are often out of the ordinary. She offers ideas that are different from what you will find elsewhere.
Product details
- ASIN : B08HVT5PPL
- Publisher : BookBaby; 1st edition (September 10, 2020)
- Publication date : September 10, 2020
- Language : English
- File size : 930 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 93 pages
- Lending : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,545,611 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #4,859 in Self-Esteem Self-Help
- #4,937 in Two-Hour Self-Help Short Reads
- #13,507 in Self-Esteem (Books)
- Book Review
- I often say to my podcast radio guests my show fingers are like having a chat over a cup of tea or coffee and some biscuits so I was delighted when I read IT it was written by Sandy in the same way packed with wisdom and insights from a very patient friend who does not judge.
- 5-5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟highly recommend by Ghostman Radio
Friday, 5 February 2021
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