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Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Guest Reviewer for : StarPassage Book Two Heros and Martyrs by Clark Rich Burbidge

 

 StarPassage: 

Book Two, 

Heroes and Martyrs

By Clark Rich Burbidge

 

 

B&N

 




The award-winning StarPassage saga continues with the relic guiding the Carsons to a new and desperate family. Two brothers, Bobby and Mike, are struggling after a tragic accident turns their world upside down.
Join our heroes on a series of dangerous adventures to solve the relic's riddles, save lives, escape the ever-increasing Tracker threat, and experience some of the most dreadful and exciting moments in history.
Will they learn from the past--should they change it if they can? Is there any hope for survival?

 I have a guest reviewer for this gem of a book. My 13yr old son Kenneth. He was so excited to get the second book in this series. He loved book 1 The Relic.


I really liked this book , the book talks about how to help someone with , PTSD. It was cool how it teaches but it entertains at the same time. Bobby and Mike are great characters , and we met new ones. Over all I loved it. It was entertaining and fun to read. It kept my interest from the beginning to the end. I so hope Mr Burbidge kept writing he has a fan in me for life. 

Kenneth 


As a mom review, this was a wonderful book , and it kept Kenneth's attention like nothing else. I think he ever stop playing his xbox to read it . Now if that don't tell you anything. Thank you Clark for writing such a amazing adventure that teaches so much. 



 
 
1. Which writers inspired you as a kid? Which writers inspire you today? As a kid I read a lot of Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury (Sci-Fi). In my 20’s and 30’s I enjoyed more of Tolkien and CS Lewis as well as history and historical fiction. Nowadays I am always reading a couple of books trying to appreciate good writing styles and discovering interesting parts of history.


2. 
When do you expect the next installment of the series to come out? I am working on Book Three of the series now. I am very excited where the tale is going and am about 2/3’s through. It is an adventure every day. I expect to submit it to the publisher this summer and have it available summer of 2018. My wife, Leah, and I are also excited about our book on Blended Families that we are finishing together. We are looking for a great publisher that has interest in bringing something truly ground-shaking and inspiring to the ever-increasing world of the needs of blended families. Every person is touched in some way by what we call the “Family Blender”. We believe our 10 principles of a successful blended family will truly make a difference.

 

3. 
What drew you to the genre of young adult fantasy adventure? I believe young adults and middle readers need exciting reading that also inspires and uplifts with strong well designed characters that can be identified with and respected. They are not superheroes but rather regular people that demonstrate the power each of us have within to bravely stand for what we believe, have hope and the faith that we are never alone. I believe my books can make a difference with young adults and help give them direction, purpose and a reason to become something more than they otherwise might have been.


 Clark Burbidge is a graduate of the University of Southern California and University of Utah, and has a successful four-decade career in finance. He and his wife, Leah, live in the valleys below the Rocky Mountains, where they enjoy the many outdoor activities and their large blended family. Other award-winning books by this author include the Giants in the Land trilogy and A Piece of Silver.


Be sure to pick up Book one The Relic in this series !! ( click picture)
 
https://www.amazon.com/StarPassage-Relic-Clark-Rich-Burbidge/dp/194026992X/ref=pd_sbs_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=194026992X&pd_rd_r=C9A65G97EHG40FDQ0W6P&pd_rd_w=PuYSf&pd_rd_wg=POPS6&psc=1&refRID=C9A65G97EHG40FDQ0W6P

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Review : Purrball Meets Burrball in Brazil by Anne Zoet

 Purrball Meets Burrball in Brazil 
by: Anne Zoet

Visiting Brazil, an earthquake hits and separates a family from their beloved cat, Purrball. Purrball’s mad dash leaves her lost in a jungle where she becomes fast friends with a very clever sloth named Burrball. The two quick-witted animals embark on a journey to find Darryl, the loving and loyal boy who longs for his adorable missing cat. Witty word rhythms and rich illustrations make Purrball Meets Burrball in Brazil an engaging read-aloud story. An alluring tale of friendship, family, ingenuity, and persistence.


My guest reviewer for this little gem of a book is my 5yr old neighbor Catilyn. She was super excited to have me read this to her. As I read it to her, she laughed and giggles with excitement. When I finish the book , and asked her about she laughed and said , that crazy cat is to funny with his new friend. Who knew they would be buddies. I asked her if she liked it, and she nodded and asked if she could keep the book to read again. She hadn't been home more than five mins before her mother called me to tell me , she was sitting in the corner reading the book and laughing. So to write this review thru the eyes of the child , I would say this was a wonderful book, and funny, heartwarming , and happy book. It will be perfect for your little one, and I do hope there is more books about the new friendship of cat and sloth .





 
Check it out on GoodReads
 




Anne Zoet is a freelance creative director in Silicon Valley. She studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, the Universite de Bordeaux, and the University of California, Santa Cruz, and graduated with a BA in art history. Anne is passionate about animals, art, travel, and the environment. She also enjoys salsa dancing, building cat furniture and housing, cooking, and gardening. Learn more about Anne’s cat expertise at radlilcat.com. Anne lives in Santa Cruz and shares her home with three cats.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Guest Review for : StarPassage: Book One, The Relic by Clark Rich Burbidge








StarPassage: Book One, The Relic
 by Clark Rich Burbidge

June 23, 2016

Deep River Books
ISBN: 978-1-940269-92-4







Teenagers Tim and Martie Carson are the only ones that can save their family from a downward spiral fueled by their parent’s struggles with PTSD and depression. An ancient relic discovered under mysterious circumstances holds the key to unlocking answers that can only be found in the past. In a race against time they must learn its secrets while avoiding the dangerous shadowy figures, doomed to haunt history, that are drawn to possess the relic for their own wicked purposes.


I received an ARC of this book , for my honest review. So with that being said, my 12yr old son Kenneth read this. Below is his review with me typing. 

I enjoy this book and all the action that was in it. The history was my just one of my favorite parts , and having some of the real history playing a part in it was awesome. I enjoyed the action and that to me was the best. It was sad why they was going on this adventure , to save their parents but it was a great story. I can't wait to read more from this author. 
Reviewed by : Kenneth for JustaBooklovinJunkie








Clark Burbidge was born and raised in the high mountain valleys of the Rockies. He earned an MBA from the University of Southern California and a BS from the University of Utah. Clark and his wife, Leah, live near Salt Lake City, Utah, where they enjoy their blended family of ten children and five grandchildren. The Relic is his sixth book. His award-winning works include the Giants in the Land trilogy and A Piece of Silver: A Story of Chris