Readers' Comments

"When I opened the first page of The Fishermen of Progreso, I felt as though I had been handed the most beautiful and seductive box of candy! Each story has been a delight and I am savouring each one. But unlike the empty candy box, I will still have the book when I reach the end. Thank you."
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"I just loved your book of short stories. My husband and I especially liked "Tomatoes" and the one about the plane spotter. When I read that story I got such a chuckle out of the ending that I made my husband sit down and read it. Since a lot of the stories took place in Kingston, I could easily identify with the characters."
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"The story that touched me the most was “The Big Black Hole”. The more I read, the more confused I became, just like the character in the story; it was a very strange sensation. You know how to touch the reader profoundly. Congratulations on a well-written book and its beautiful cover."
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"I've read your book twice now.......how pleasurable...."
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"I can't tell you enough how much we are enjoying your book. I have been reading a story at a time to my wife and let me tell you, they are wonderful. With my being a fisherman, so far “The Fishermen of Progreso” is my favorite. “The Big Black Hole”  and “The Muse” each took a turn at the favorite spot for several nights. And several rereads. You are a fine story teller. I have 5 stories left and like I said I have been reading them out loud to my wife. We are taking them slowly, one a night when we are together and savoring each one. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you."
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"My friend read me one of your stories last night. It was lovely to hear it spoken out loud and this morning I woke early and read two more. You are a good writer!! I really admire the way you take a simple idea and capture the moment so beautifully. That is a gift."
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"I feel honored to have a signed copy of your book and enjoyed reading the first story to my friend as we were on the ferry last night.  It was an especially resonant story as it captured the scenario that I used to be part of when I went to visit my ex-husband’s parents!  I am looking forward to reading more and will no doubt have more to say when I have read it all."
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"What a beautiful looking book."
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"Congratulations on your book. Short stories are my favourite form of literature.  And your website is lovely....very simple and classy, easy to navigate and clear.  Way to go!"
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"Grâce à vous j'ai soigneusement lavé la tomate de mon dîner, hier soir ...j'en ris encore! Je n'ai pas encore lu toutes les nouvelles, mais presque. Je prends mon temps, sinon je risque de ne pas bien me souvenir de ce que je lis. Ce mot pour vous féliciter, sincèrement. Vous donnez vraiment du plaisir au lecteur, tant par le fond que par la forme. Toutes les nouvelles sont intéressantes et on prend vite l'habitude de s'attendre à une petite surprise à la fin, qui peut être amusante ou touchante, ou les deux à la fois. Bref, c'est plein d'émotion, de sensibilité et d'humour. J'admire aussi la variété des sujets et ce qui me frappe le plus, peut-être, c'est que l'on sent que vous avez pris plaisir à écrire ces nouvelles, plaisir qui se communique au lecteur (à la lectrice)."