Tag: book reviews

• A Childhood Memoir – Available July 6

  I’m excited to announce the publication of a book I never intended on writing. It’s a short and sweet nostalgic memoir for me as I think back through the childhood stories which helped solidfy my formative years. The book will be availble on Kindle ebook and paperback on July 6. This also happens to be…

  sassevn

  June 6, 2026

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  Book review, book reviews, books, memoir, writing

• Like to Write Book Reviews?

  I’m excited for the release of second book in my very first trilogy. If you like to read and review novels, drop me a line at Mark@mwsasse.com and I’ll hook you up with a review copy of my latest. If you haven’t read the first yet, I’ll get that for you too. My only request:…

  sassevn

  June 4, 2018

  Indie Author

  a man too old, advance readers, ARC, book reviews, the african connection, the forgotten child

• A New Trilogy: Coming Soon!

  

  I used to think I would never write a series or a trilogy. I liked closure. I liked an entire world or experience to be contained in one complete story. I hated cliff-hangers. (Marvel movies, really? Those after credit snippets were clever marketing ploys.) I hated marketing ploys. So I wrote five standalone novels. I…

  sassevn

  November 18, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  book reviews, kindle scout, magical realism, new release, the forgotten child, trilogy

• The Rebel Christian reviews my new novel “Which Half David”

  Valicity at TheRebelChristian.com posted a new review of my soon to be released novel “Which Half David.” She states: “I have read multiple Christian stories about King David’s journey and I think this one is definitely worth a read. It is different from all the others I have read because it takes place in such…

  sassevn

  September 3, 2016

  Indie Author

  Asia, book reviews, christian book reviews, kindle books, King David story, new releases

• Review at the Tarentum Book Club

  I am truly honored. My novel, “The Reach of the Banyan Tree,” is being reviewed at the prestigious Tarentum Book Club in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. This is no ordinary book club. It was founded in 1901 for the sake of bringing ‘women together that are interested in Literature and Science, for the purpose of mental culture.’…

  sassevn

  October 9, 2015

  Current Events, Indie Author

  book club, book reviews, reach of the banyan tree, tarentum book club, Vietnam books

• New Release Post on Storybook Reviews

  Storybook Reviews recently posted about my new novel, A Love Story for a Nation. The post also included an exclusive excerpt.  Below is an excerpt of the excerpt. Do head over to the Storybook Reviews and check out the complete post: “Standing firm. In the native dialect of the Banti hill tribe, Meneshmi Bula means ‘standing firm’,”…

  sassevn

  July 13, 2015

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  a love story for a nation, book excerpt, book reviews, exclusive excerpt, storybook reviews

• A New Review – Some Author Comparisons – Some Reasons to Read “Banyan Tree”

  Author, blogger, book reviewer – Eileen Granfors – gives a wonderful new book review of my latest, The Reach of the Banyan Tree. She also dropped some author names whom she used as a comparison. I am, of course, humbled by her kind words. She also coaxed out of me a list of 10 books which…

  sassevn

  January 30, 2015

  Indie Author, Reviews

  book reviews, books on Indochina, books on WWII, historical fiction, James Clavell comparisons, John Shors comparisons, The Reach of the Banyan Tree, Vietnam

• Have you been misled by positive reviews?

  From a new review of my novel, The Recluse Storyteller: “This is one time the 4 and 5 star reviews were right on. I loved this book.” That made me laugh. And smile. And laugh some more. And then it made me ponder the Amazon rating system. First off, I’m thrilled that the reviewer loved my book.…

  sassevn

  November 11, 2014

  Indie Author, Reviews

  amazon reviews, book reviews, fake reviews, real reviews, reviews

• New Review: The Recluse Storyteller

  LitWorldInterviews posted a wonderful review of “The Recluse Storyteller” by their reviewer Colleen Chesebro. It’s a wonderfully written and thorough review. Here’s the overall marks: Ratings: Realistic Characterization: 5/5 Made Me Think: 4/5 Overall enjoyment: 5/5 Readability: 4/5 Recommended: 4/5 Overall Rating: 4.5 I’m honored that she read and enjoyed it. Please head over and read the entire review. Well worth…

  sassevn

  November 6, 2014

  Indie Author, Reviews

  book reviews, review of the recluse storyteller, reviews, silver threadings, The Recluse Storyteller

• Another Review of “Banyan Tree” from blogger Dealsharingaunt

  Dealsharingaunt called “The Reach of the Banyan Tree” heart-wrenching and moving. You can see it on her website: HERE!

  sassevn

  September 15, 2014

  Reviews

  blogger reviews, book reviews, Dealsharingaunt, review of the reach of the banyan tree