Recently, I have been sharing my novel, A Beautiful Glittering Lie, with readers who are members of a group called Voracious Readers. The version I've been sending is from my previous publisher, but the book is about to be republished with Westwood Books Publishing. It should be out again by March. In the meantime, I have been fortunate enough to receive interest, as well as several reviews, for my book. Here is a five-star review I received last week. (This is the old book cover. I will have a new cover reveal in a few weeks.) ** spoiler alert ** Although not the genre of book I would normally read I was given the opportunity to read and review this book by the author through Voracious Readers. Looking for something different I jumped at the chance and was glad I did. Hawkins writes in such a way that the reader feels they are part of the story. A novel written about America's battle between the North and the South the closest I'd come to reading anything around this period was Gone With the Wind so it's definitely not my normal style. However I saw every battle scene clearly felt every emotion and experience expressed by Bud, Hirarm, David, Jake and their families, friends and comrades. I found myself praying for Bud and Hirarm's safe return, internally yelling warnings at the boys, and reaching for tissues when Sally was stolen and Hirarm didn't return as planned. A great book well written and one I'd highly recommend.
