Review of “The Writer’s Retweet” by Piers Anthony
Published by Dreaming Big Publications
Reviewed by Melissa Brooks
About the Book
Horrifying illusions.
Classified government operations.
Heavily guarded secrets.
Cryptic rumors.
Dangerous prisoners.
Irresistible passion.
Demonic magic.
Piers Anthony weaves this and more into Writer’s Retweet, a collection of five short stories abounding in the adventure, magic, and naughtiness that fans have come to know and love from this author.
In “Experiment,” “Discovery,” and “Mission,” painfully average Bigelow Bilge and Paula Plaintiff are thrust unwillingly into a world fraught with terrifying, victim-specific illusions. Who—or what—is the source of these horrifying encounters? Why have Bigelow and Paula been targeted?
A newspaper reporter in “Dull Street Incident” gets wind of a delicious scandal rumored to have punctuated a stale suburban street. Menacing prisoners, conniving teenage girls, and one well-kept secret leads this reporter to the story of a lifetime. But who will believe it?
In “Forbidden Fruit,” dowdy, middle-aged Edith happens upon a mysterious fruit that completely alters her life—and the life of Kent, an attractive, young neighbor. Seduced by her newfound magical abilities and rediscovered sex appeal, Edith plunges into a world filled with demons, pleasure, and unthinkable risk.
My Review
4 out of 5 stars
These well written stories were originally done as tweets, but have been put together as complete short stories. They all have interesting plots, which is not surprising since he would have needed to ensure that his fans would want to continue to read the tweets. They have good plot development and characterization for short stories. There are also moments of humor.
While I do not think these stories are amazing, if you are a fan of Piers Anthony, then you will definitely like these stories. These stories are also good for a quick read if you don’t have time to read a longer book.
Genre: Fantasy
148 pages
DISCLAIMER: I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for writing a review. I was not obligated to give a positive review, and all thoughts are my own.
About the Author
Piers Anthony is one of the world's most popular fantasy authors, and a New York Times bestseller twenty-one times over. His Xanth novels have been read and loved by millions of readers around the world, and he daily receives hundreds of letters from his devoted fans. In addition to the Xanth series, Anthony is the author of many other best-selling works. Piers Anthony lives in Inverness, Florida.
https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Retweet-Piers-Anthony/dp/1535513314/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471466653&sr=8-1&keywords=writer%27s+retweet
Published by Dreaming Big Publications
Reviewed by Melissa Brooks
About the Book
Horrifying illusions.
Classified government operations.
Heavily guarded secrets.
Cryptic rumors.
Dangerous prisoners.
Irresistible passion.
Demonic magic.
Piers Anthony weaves this and more into Writer’s Retweet, a collection of five short stories abounding in the adventure, magic, and naughtiness that fans have come to know and love from this author.
In “Experiment,” “Discovery,” and “Mission,” painfully average Bigelow Bilge and Paula Plaintiff are thrust unwillingly into a world fraught with terrifying, victim-specific illusions. Who—or what—is the source of these horrifying encounters? Why have Bigelow and Paula been targeted?
A newspaper reporter in “Dull Street Incident” gets wind of a delicious scandal rumored to have punctuated a stale suburban street. Menacing prisoners, conniving teenage girls, and one well-kept secret leads this reporter to the story of a lifetime. But who will believe it?
In “Forbidden Fruit,” dowdy, middle-aged Edith happens upon a mysterious fruit that completely alters her life—and the life of Kent, an attractive, young neighbor. Seduced by her newfound magical abilities and rediscovered sex appeal, Edith plunges into a world filled with demons, pleasure, and unthinkable risk.
My Review
4 out of 5 stars
These well written stories were originally done as tweets, but have been put together as complete short stories. They all have interesting plots, which is not surprising since he would have needed to ensure that his fans would want to continue to read the tweets. They have good plot development and characterization for short stories. There are also moments of humor.
While I do not think these stories are amazing, if you are a fan of Piers Anthony, then you will definitely like these stories. These stories are also good for a quick read if you don’t have time to read a longer book.
Genre: Fantasy
148 pages
DISCLAIMER: I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for writing a review. I was not obligated to give a positive review, and all thoughts are my own.
About the Author
Piers Anthony is one of the world's most popular fantasy authors, and a New York Times bestseller twenty-one times over. His Xanth novels have been read and loved by millions of readers around the world, and he daily receives hundreds of letters from his devoted fans. In addition to the Xanth series, Anthony is the author of many other best-selling works. Piers Anthony lives in Inverness, Florida.
https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Retweet-Piers-Anthony/dp/1535513314/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471466653&sr=8-1&keywords=writer%27s+retweet
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