tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.comments2014-12-06T15:46:43.318-05:00The Writer From Haunted CaveLouis K. Lowyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141327449064325188noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-20068694648647166232014-12-06T15:46:43.318-05:002014-12-06T15:46:43.318-05:00Hey, Stu. Because of the nature of this particular...Hey, Stu. Because of the nature of this particular book - Pedal - which is the story of a 49 yr. old elementary school music teacher who is fired and struggles to regain her life back through bicycle racing, I came up with these, which seem to be major search words/phrases on Amazon.<br /><br />INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS FOR WOMEN<br /><br />INSPIRATIONAL FICTION<br /><br />CONTEMPORARY WOMEN’S FICTION<br /><br />CYCLING BOOKS<br /><br />SPORTS ROMANCE<br /><br />WOMEN’S FICTION<br /><br />FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS FICTION<br />Louis K. Lowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141327449064325188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-81942795937367529972014-12-06T14:21:54.552-05:002014-12-06T14:21:54.552-05:00Well, end the suspense, man! What words did you co...Well, end the suspense, man! What words did you come up with?Stu Dearnleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-9302833987259205202014-11-03T16:36:40.170-05:002014-11-03T16:36:40.170-05:00Dear Louis,
Will you please consider reviewing my...Dear Louis,<br /><br />Will you please consider reviewing my new novel DON’T FORGET ME, BRO (Stephen F. Austin State University Press and Texas Book Consortium, Dec. 2014-Jan.2015).<br /><br />My novel tackles themes of childhood abuse, mental illness, and alienated families--and leaves the reader uplifted!<br /><br />Kirkus Reviews says: "Read this book for the vivid imagery and sharp dialogue. Read it for the spot-on characterizations..."<br /><br />The subject matter is never treated frivolously or over-handled in details. The writing is taut and compelling throughout. The pace leans forward tirelessly.<br /><br />Those accomplishments alone took years. <br /><br />In all, five of my thirty years of writing were dedicated to this novel. I like to joke: I had to pull my soul sideways through a keyhole for those five years to get the right words down.<br /><br />My debut novel, THE NIGHT I FREED JOHN BROWN (Penguin Group, 2008), won The Paterson Prize for Books for Young Readers (Grades 7-12) and was one of ten books recommended by USA TODAY for Black History Month. For more info:<br />https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/john-michael-cummings/the-night-i-freed-john-brown/ <br /><br />My 2011 short story collection, UGLY TO START WITH (West Virginia<br />University Press), was hailed by The Philadelphia Inquirer as a work of “sharp observation and surpassing grace.” Here’s a link to some information about my collection:<br />http://www.amazon.com/Ugly-Start-With-Michael-Cummings/dp/193597808X<br /><br />My short stories have appeared in more than seventy-five literary<br />journals, including The Iowa Review, North American Review, The Kenyon Review, Alaska Quarterly Review, and The Chattahoochee Review. Twice I have been nominated for The Pushcart Prize. My short story "The Scratchboard Project" received an honorable mention in The Best American Short Stories 2007.<br /><br />But DON'T FORGET ME, BRO is my best!<br /><br />The novel is a fictionalized story of my brother. Joe died at 47 of system-wide neglect and indifference for the so-called mentally ill in my, until recently, extremely backward home state of West Virginia.<br /><br />I know thousands of lives are lost every day around the world. True, Joe was just one. But in this novel, you will see him live and die not once, but a thousand times in the minutes of his life.<br /><br />If you email me at johnmcummings@aol.com, I'll send you the cover graphic for my novel. Then, please take a look at the image. You will see in Joe's innocent, dead-on eyes at 19.<br /><br />I'll also email you a new digital .pdf of my novel from the publisher. It's a clear, bold text. <br /><br />I promise you that DON'T FORGET ME, BRO is not too grim. I am<br />sensitive to the reader's well-being and tolerance.<br /><br />Cleanly written and briskly plotted, DON'T FORGET ME, BRO is a quick, fabulous read, a literary page-turner. Never before in my career could I say this about my work. So I say so now with a truth I can all but guarantee.<br /><br />I hope I don't sound arrogant. I am just very happy and confident.<br /><br />To give you a bigger picture of my novel, I'll even email you a full advance review by Pauline Finch of Bookreporter.com, along with a list of authors who've blurbed my novel so far and what they have said.<br /><br />I would very grateful and honored if you were to review my new novel.<br /><br />Again, my email is johnmcummings@aol.com<br /><br />My phone number is (304) 620-8747.<br /><br />In respect and gratitude for your work,<br /><br />and warmly,<br /><br />John Michael Cummings<br /><br />-- end --<br />John Michael Cummingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-53097793753551126842012-08-05T13:03:40.044-04:002012-08-05T13:03:40.044-04:00How's it going?
Jennifer againHow's it going?<br /><br />Jennifer againJennifer Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133300607437471438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-57323487595046513802012-08-05T13:02:47.323-04:002012-08-05T13:02:47.323-04:00Dear Louis, Hello after a long time. It's Jen...Dear Louis, Hello after a long time. It's Jennifer who used to sit behind you at FNW. May I say that you are among my inspirations, though I think of your life and work more often than my failure to blog comment would belie. I miss being in the workshop with you and I'm glad you soldier on. Your choices of Michael and Corey are ones I vote for as well. I don't know your other two choices, but based on what I know about you, I hope to find out more about them. I'd love to read the next version of your story Pedal. Keep creating. Be well, JenniferJennifer Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133300607437471438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-82263525486460911332011-08-26T16:32:32.671-04:002011-08-26T16:32:32.671-04:00My pleasure, Mysti!
That's great, I hope you ...My pleasure, Mysti!<br /><br />That's great, I hope you enjoy it.Louis K. Lowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141327449064325188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-43669294477533267472011-08-26T12:12:48.080-04:002011-08-26T12:12:48.080-04:00Thanks for a great review! I'm reading Die Lau...Thanks for a great review! I'm reading Die Laughing now, hope to finish over the weekend :)Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-735512106430953922011-08-20T14:46:49.164-04:002011-08-20T14:46:49.164-04:00Thanks Mysti - that makes me feel good! I was thin...Thanks Mysti - that makes me feel good! I was thinking of you the other day, actually, because I got on my first discussion panel. It's set for Sept. 21.Louis K. Lowyhttp://www.louisklowy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-65948624434044686342011-08-19T22:43:34.992-04:002011-08-19T22:43:34.992-04:00I've got more publicity things in October, and...I've got more publicity things in October, and I'm already nervous. You'll do great, because you're a great writer! <br /><br />Get out there and have fun :)Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-13247609423736761732011-08-06T15:53:20.547-04:002011-08-06T15:53:20.547-04:00Thanks Deb, I'm looking forward to seeing you ...Thanks Deb, I'm looking forward to seeing you again! And you're welcome to pick my brain anytime.Louis K. Lowyhttp://www.louisklowy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-43814897656361333842011-08-06T15:21:37.808-04:002011-08-06T15:21:37.808-04:00your brain...your brain...Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-195734879655843572011-08-06T15:21:06.510-04:002011-08-06T15:21:06.510-04:00Looking forward to your reading at Books & Boo...Looking forward to your reading at Books & Books in Coral Gables on Aug 27th!! Once you are quietly ensconced in the writing of your next book, I will need to pick you brain.Debbie Ortanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-67435681379127535352011-08-02T10:43:04.100-04:002011-08-02T10:43:04.100-04:00Thanks, Elizabeth - I'll let you know how it g...Thanks, Elizabeth - I'll let you know how it goes!Louis K. Lowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141327449064325188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-63672571818428540212011-08-01T22:03:39.631-04:002011-08-01T22:03:39.631-04:00Good luck on the book reading!Good luck on the book reading!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12554740620548880646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-3628100412299415862011-07-01T16:31:43.937-04:002011-07-01T16:31:43.937-04:00Thanks, Jack. I hope we all have best sellers!Thanks, Jack. I hope we all have best sellers!Louis K. Lowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141327449064325188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-52700715680542095422011-07-01T16:30:43.624-04:002011-07-01T16:30:43.624-04:00Thank you, Elizabeth! Your support is so appreciat...Thank you, Elizabeth! Your support is so appreciated.Louis K. Lowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141327449064325188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-28825675161075455882011-07-01T02:23:43.224-04:002011-07-01T02:23:43.224-04:00Hope its a best seller for you Louis :)Hope its a best seller for you Louis :)Jack Easonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601041734648407356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-47267909773432139282011-06-30T21:41:10.111-04:002011-06-30T21:41:10.111-04:00Planning, perseverence and commitment...very good ...Planning, perseverence and commitment...very good things to have in the industry. I wish you much success with your book. I loved it :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12554740620548880646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-85676686624229126572011-06-30T18:06:01.340-04:002011-06-30T18:06:01.340-04:00I'm with you on that, Mysti. My writing group ...I'm with you on that, Mysti. My writing group is my lifeline.<br /><br />Typos are like cockroaches - no matter how hard you try, the pesky critters keep showing up.<br /><br />Great - I'm looking forward to it!Louis K. Lowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141327449064325188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-87672361458056411462011-06-30T17:33:37.607-04:002011-06-30T17:33:37.607-04:00I can't tell you how useful other eyes have be...I can't tell you how useful other eyes have been to me. I owe my writer soul to my critique partners. Still, on my very last revision, I caught Jayden wanting to tear someone apart with his "bear" hands. That invokes a funny picture :)<br /><br />You'll never get rid of every single typo (I still cringe over a few), but the more eyes and rounds of proofing, the better for sure!<br /><br />PS, I'm working on your interview questions, so you should get them shortly.Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-56695534067044373102011-05-27T15:33:58.114-04:002011-05-27T15:33:58.114-04:00I will Mysti, and thank you so much!I will Mysti, and thank you so much!Louis K. Lowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141327449064325188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-9660473742676659152011-05-27T15:12:17.438-04:002011-05-27T15:12:17.438-04:00Louis, let me know when your release date is, and ...Louis, let me know when your release date is, and I can set you up with an interview on my blog shortly after.Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-32342883889963004432011-05-27T14:51:41.093-04:002011-05-27T14:51:41.093-04:00Thank you Jack! It was very kind of you to say so....Thank you Jack! It was very kind of you to say so.Louis K. Lowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141327449064325188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-73162656917940746352011-05-27T03:46:05.966-04:002011-05-27T03:46:05.966-04:00A great post Louis. :)A great post Louis. :)Jack Easonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601041734648407356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249850425179383042.post-43113432770853417802011-05-26T21:35:57.848-04:002011-05-26T21:35:57.848-04:00Thanks Anna! I think I will persuade Louis to appe...Thanks Anna! I think I will persuade Louis to appear on my blog very soon. :)Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.com