Jencey's Writer's Corner

  The novel In a Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner was highly recommended by Simon & Schuster in their September newsletter.    I also had a connection to this novel from the past. Synopsis: Raami and her family begin their story in their home in Phnom Phenh.    They are a branch of the royal family.     There has been much war and conflict in Cambodia during the years of 1970-1975.    One day Raami’s father comes home and says the war has ended.    What started as optimism after the war’s end quickly changes when the Khmer Rouge comes to power.    Everyone is asked to exit the city because the Americans will bomb it.    There is no choice but to leave or die.   Raami and her family think this is a short term effect, but is it really?    Will the family be able to stay together? My Thoughts: This novel interested me because in high school I was part of a drama club ...

The In My Mail Box Memo will feature incoming novels for International Chick Lit Month, giveaways, and my current giveaway.   The Comfort of Lies by  Randy Susan Meyer      A Girl Named Summer by Julie Garwood    The Inadvertent Thief by Leti  Del Mar The Perfect Marriage by Kimberla Lawson Roby Currently Reading:       Giveaways:  Charity Shumway ends in one day make sure you get your entry in. Clearing my shelf giveaway.

One of Jennifer Weiner’s earlier novels In Her Shoes explores the roles in a sister’s relationship.   For example which sister is successful and which is not?   How do families play a role in this relationship? Synopsis: Maggie has always struggled to live up to her sister Rose the lawyer.   We first meet Maggie at a bar where her sister Rose has to come again to rescue her.     Someone in Maggie’s family comes to her rescue often, either Rose or their father.   Rose tries to deliver to her dad’s house, but is turned away.   Maggie comes to live with Rose.   Will things ever be the same?    One night Rose comes home from work and finds Maggie with her boyfriend in bed.    Rose throws everyone out and starts on a new direction for her life.   What will happen to Maggie?   What will Roses new direction reveal about her life? My Thoughts: This is my second time reading this novel.   I listene...

The final leg of the journey in the Zion series takes us to ancient Jerusalem.   Jerusalem Hope is the final book in the Zion Chronicles series:   Synopsis: Moshe is sent to study some scrolls in the ancient temple in Jerusalem.    The scroll contains a story about ancient Jerusalem during the reign of Rome.   Pontius Pilate is governor of the area and has sent Marcus the centurion   to oversee the water aqueduct that is being built for Jerusalem’s benefit.    The people in Jerusalem are against this aqueduct because of use of the Korban money (used to support the temple in Jerusalem).    Nakdamion is on the Sanhedrin council but was asked to research the claims of Yeshua and whether they are true or not?   He meets three orphans Emet, Avel, and H-or Tov who are sent to Zadok.    They have a special message for him.    Will the events that are about to occur keep them from giving Zadok the message? ...

It is time to do a little spring cleaning at Writer’s Corner.    I am offering three books with some author swag.   The prizes are Paris in Love by Eloisa James, The Chaperone by Laura Morairty, and Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick. Here is a little about each book: Crystal Gardens:   Evangeline Ames came to Little Dixby for rest and relaxation so she could focus on her writing career.    She is taking a break from her regular job as a paid companion working for the Lantern Street Agency. Little did she know that her life would be in danger from a previous case?   Lucas Sebastian has also come to Little Dixby on a different matter to investigate the death of his uncle Chester.   They become involved in an investigation in a case of murder and attempted murder.    Will Lucas accept the help of Ms. Ames and her associates?   There is also this garden that has supernatural energy that hides many secrets.   Can Lucas ...