{"id":212,"date":"2008-10-23T09:47:55","date_gmt":"2008-10-23T17:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.timelypersuasion.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2008-10-23T09:47:55","modified_gmt":"2008-10-23T17:47:55","slug":"recent-praise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.timelypersuasion.com\/blog\/recent-praise\/","title":{"rendered":"Recent Praise"},"content":{"rendered":"

My favorite part about having Timely Persuasion<\/em> out in the world is reading various reactions to it.\u00c2\u00a0 A few weeks ago we talked about a negative review in a post that spawned a good dialogue with the reviewer in the comments<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0 Now it’s time for the other side of the coin.<\/p>\n

Below are some excerpts from positive reviews by recent readers:<\/p>\n

“Timely Persuasion<\/em> is filled with amazing musical references.\u00c2\u00a0 The main character is an ex-writer for a musical magazine and regularly speaks in lyrics, at one point causing his father to say \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcDon’t blasphemy’ when he quotes Simon and Garfunkel.” – Scott on ScottSchnaars.com<\/a><\/p>\n

“The idea of covering songs that had not even been written yet, was always something that I thought I’d do if I could go back in time. I would write all the hits.” – Darren on Lulu.com<\/a><\/p>\n

“When I was told about the book, I wasn’t sure how I was going to like it because of the whole time travel concept…I couldn’t put it down once I started!” – Shannon on Lulu.com<\/p>\n

“I found myself hooked. I was quickly flipping through the book especially toward the end: the pace is quick enough and the situation intriguing enough that you get sucked into that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153what’s going to happen?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d question, which is the hallmark of a good read.” – Bryan on Lulu.com<\/p>\n

“I’m not one for sci fi books but the musicology and focus on the interpersonal relationships of the protagonist had me intrigued.” – Anonymous on Lulu.com<\/p>\n

“I really enjoy books that convey an intelligence where it is clear the author isn’t trying to be intelligent. It is just natural with the writing. I also enjoy that aspect even more when an author can be intelligent but within the same novel not be afraid to attempt wit and a humor that is, how do I say this, like buddies chatting in a bar.” – Brad on Lulu.com<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A running list of links to all reviews – good, bad, average or unique – appears on the right hand side of this blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

My favorite part about having Timely Persuasion out in the world is reading various reactions to it.\u00c2\u00a0 A few weeks ago we talked about a negative review in a post that spawned a good dialogue with the reviewer in the comments.\u00c2\u00a0 Now it’s time for the other side of the coin. 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