I would like to share a set of books with you The Glassford Girl: Boxed Set (Time Jumper Complete Series) which is unuual for me. I was able to review this set with my family.
The Glassford Girl: Boxed Set is about a time traveling teen, Emily who was abducted, along with her mom, and transformed. Now there is nothing consistent in her life. Emily is alone and she is the kind of person others are drawn to, maybe it’s her strength, maybe it’s her vulnerability, but Emily has to remain alone she tells herself.
There wasn’t a lot wrong with this series, but I think The Glassford Girl: Boxed Set night have been written as a serial at first, in short batches. There is a lot of reviewing going on, even from chapter to chapter – including quick explanations of something that had happened earlier, like you see in sequels sometimes. Which was to help the reader didn’t reader incase they hadn’t read the prior one, or if it’d been a while since reading the book and they might need a reminder or two making this book a little distracting.
The editing was almost perfect although I believe the missed a handful of things. The Dialog was good, and only a couple of stilted sounding spots. In the last book was a bit of inconsistency, which wasn’t terribly unbelievable. Character development was pretty good, but not the best. Only a couple of spots made me shake my head, thinking the person wasn’t staying true to character. The action and fascinating story MORE than made up for all of this, although the language did bother me at times but being a book having gangs in it the language was to be expected.
The storyline/ plot was completely original.. The imagination phenomenal and the storyline kept me intrigued throughout. Things happened randomly enough to be believable. The MC is a young girl, who is forced to mature really fast, and does so. The young girl spends most of her time reacting, because the action is non-stop, and the situations she finds herself in seem impossible.
In the third book, I realized that an entire story line was dropped – but even that didn’t stop me from finishing the book or sharing The Glassford Girl: Boxed Set with my friends and family. I hope if you haven’t had the opportunity to check out this set of books that you do as soon as possible because you will not be disappointed.
About:
Powers She Never Wanted. Powers She Can’t Control…
Being an orphan is never easy. For teenagers like Emily Heart, it’s nearly impossible when you’re living on the streets. Yet, none of this is her fault. Someone kidnapped her and rewired her DNA.
Now every day is a struggle. Everyone wants a piece of her. All Emily wants is her old life back. A life filled with family, friends, and a future she can count on. But staying alive won’t be easy, not with powers she can’t control. Even the slightest emotion can send her rocketing forward through time, never knowing how far she’ll travel or where she will land.
However, there is one hope: beat reporter Jim Miller. He’s been tracking the never-aging 15-year-old across decades. When he finally catches up to her, the former Marine offers Emily protection from the gangs and the police in exchange for the scoop of a lifetime.
For Emily, trust is never easy. But deep down she knows Miller is her one shot at finding the men responsible for her torment and making them pay for what they’ve done.
The Glassford Girl is an exhilarating series of paranormal time travel thrillers. If you like superhuman heroines, fierce fight scenes, and sci-fi mysteries, then you’ll love this award-winning action adventure from USA Today Bestselling Author Jay J. Falconer.
Buy The Glassford Girl to jump into a fast-paced, futuristic showdown today!
Rated R for language, violence, and sexual situations.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Paranormal / Young Adult
Publisher: Bear Down Publishing
Date of Publication: 4-10-2015
ISBN: 978-1508985815
ASIN: B00VXYTS2S
Number of pages: 430
Available at Amazon
About the Author: Jay J. Falconer
Jay J. Falconer is an independent author, publisher, blogger, editor, engineer and Sci-Fi junkie who lives in the Mountains of Northern Arizona where the brisk, clean air and stunning Mountain views inspire his workday. He makes his online home at: www.JayFalconer.com and is an active member author with BookBreeze.com.
Mr. Falconer is the author of the critically acclaimed Narrows of Time Series and The Emily Heart Time Jumper Series, and is currently developing an all new apocalyptic Sci-Fi series called Redfall, The Flames of Tomorrow, due to be released in 2015.
Be sure to watch the video trailer for the Author’s Narrows of Time book series here
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Eclipse Reviews – Author Interview Questions
Thank you for taking the time for the interview. Please answer the following questions; you also have the option of changing some questions if you feel that you would be more at ease with other questions, or just answering a min of 15.
Author Name:
Did you always wanted to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
Yes, I’ve always been a storyteller and writing is something that brings me tremendous pleasure. Especially when a reader takes the time to contact me through my website and let me know what they thought of my work.
When did you first consider yourself a “writer”?
In August 2014, when the first book in my Narrows of Time series, Linkage, became the #1 most downloaded book in all of Science Fiction on Amazon. That’s when I felt like I had arrived and could call myself an author.
How long did it take to get your first book published?
Four years, mainly due to my own ignorance of the industry and the overall process. I rewrote the first book multiple times and was getting nowhere, until the day I decided to hired a writing coach and mentor. She took me under her wing and showed me the path to success. Thank you, Dorrie. I couldn’t have done it without your help!
Do you do another job except for writing and can you tell us more about it?
Yes, I’m a full-time software engineer who specializes in cloud-based applications for real estate brokers. It takes priority over my writing, meaning I have to find time throughout the week to squeeze in some writing. This makes for some very long days, but since writing is very therapeutic, it’s always a pleasure when I get a chance to sit down and interact with my characters.
What is the name of your latest book, and if you had to summarize it in less than 20 words what would you say?
Glassford Girl: Part 3. It’s the next installment in the Emily Heart Time Jumper Series. It starts immediately where parts 1 and 2 left off and is available now. To summarize:
An emotional ride inside the heart and mind of a troubled homeless girl who faces impossible odds.
Who is your publisher? Or do you self-publish?
I self-publish under my own label: Bear Down Publishing.
How long does it usually take you to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
Generally, ninety days from when the first word hits the page. Then I turn it over to my editors for cleanup.
What can we expect from you in the future? ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
I’m just about done with book 3 in my Narrows of Time Series, then I plan to finish the Glassford Girl saga with the final two parts. I’m also starting work on a new apocalyptic adventure called Redfall. Those projects should cover me well into 2016, I suspect.
What genre would you place your books into?
Paranormal action thrillers with some sci-fi and romance thrown in.
What made you decide to write that genre of book?
I write what I’m interested in, and since I like a wide mix of things, my stories tend to reflect my tastes. Crossing several genres and blending them together affords me wide latitude when deciding what comes next in a story.
Do you have a favorite character from your books? And why are they your favorite?
Hands down, it’s Emily Heart from my Glassford Girl series. She’s an amazing young girl who never gives up. What she has to deal with on a daily basis as a homeless teenager would break most people three times her age. But she handles it like a champ. Emily has a heart of gold and always keeps her head up and feet moving forward,
Do you read all the reviews of your book/books?
Yes, every single one of them. Feedback is important to me.
Do you choose a title first, or write the book then choose the title?
Title comes first.
How do you come up with characters names and place names in your books?
Once I know the backstory for a character, the name usually comes to me straight away. I prefer to select a name that fits the character and helps conjure an image of their face in my mind. Places are less important, but I tend to stick with locations I’ve visited and know well. It makes the world building easier and more realistic.
Do you decide on character traits (ie shy, quiet, tomboy girl) before writing the whole book or as you go along?
Both. I start with a core set of traits and let them grow and evolve as the scenes are written.
Are there any hidden messages or morals contained in your books? (Morals as in like Aesops Fables type of “The moral of this story is..”)
Rarely. I prefer action thrillers with a surprise ending. My books are all about entertainment and not about a hidden life message.
Which format of book do you prefer, eBook, hardback, or paperback?
I’m a paperback junkie.
Your favorite food is?
Ribeye steak.
Your favorite singer/group is?
The Alan Parsons Project.
Your favorite color is?
Red.
Your favorite Author is?
No doubt, it’s Michael Crichton, but I’d have to nominate BV Larson for second place. His writing style and literary voice are very similar to mine. In fact, when I’m reading BV’s work, it often feels like my words, making the read that much more enjoyable. If you haven’t read his books, check them out. Great stuff.
Eclipse Reviews – Author Interview Questions
Thank you for taking the time for the interview. Please answer the following questions; you also have the option of changing some questions if you feel that you would be more at ease with other questions, or just answering a min of 15.
Did you always wanted to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
Yes, I’ve always been a storyteller and writing is something that brings me tremendous pleasure. Especially when a reader takes the time to contact me through my website and let me know what they thought of my work.
When did you first consider yourself a “writer”?
In August 2014, when the first book in my Narrows of Time series, Linkage, became the #1 most downloaded book in all of Science Fiction on Amazon. That’s when I felt like I had arrived and could call myself an author.
How long did it take to get your first book published?
Four years, mainly due to my own ignorance of the industry and the overall process. I rewrote the first book multiple times and was getting nowhere, until the day I decided to hired a writing coach and mentor. She took me under her wing and showed me the path to success. Thank you, Dorrie. I couldn’t have done it without your help!
Do you do another job except for writing and can you tell us more about it?
Yes, I’m a full time software engineer who specializes in cloud-based applications for real estate brokers. It takes priority over my writing, meaning I have to find time throughout the week to squeeze in some writing. This makes for some very long days, but since writing is very therapeutic, it’s always a pleasure when I get a chance to sit down and interact with my characters.
What is the name of your latest book, and if you had to summarize it in less than 20 words what would you say?
Glassford Girl: Part 3. It’s the next installment in the Emily Heart Time Jumper Series. It starts immediately where parts 1 and 2 left off and is available now. To summarize:
An emotional ride inside the heart and mind of a troubled homeless girl who faces impossible odds.
Who is your publisher? Or do you self-publish?
I self-publish under my own label: Bear Down Publishing.
How long does it usually take you to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
Generally, ninety days from when the first word hits the page. Then I turn it over to my editors for cleanup.
What can we expect from you in the future? ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
I’m just about done with book 3 in my Narrows of Time Series, then I plan to finish the Glassford Girl saga with the final two parts. I’m also starting work on a new apocalyptic adventure called Redfall. Those projects should cover me well into 2016, I suspect.
What genre would you place your books into?
Paranormal action thrillers with some sci-fi and romance thrown in.
What made you decide to write that genre of book?
I write what I’m interested in, and since I like a wide mix of things, my stories tend to reflect my tastes. Crossing several genres and blending them together affords me wide latitude when deciding what comes next in a story.
Do you have a favorite character from your books? And why are they your favorite?
Hands down, it’s Emily Heart from my Glassford Girl series. She’s an amazing young girl who never gives up. What she has to deal with on a daily basis as a homeless teenager would break most people three times her age. But she handles it like a champ. Emily has a heart of gold and always keeps her head up and feet moving forward,
Do you read all the reviews of your book/books?
Yes, every single one of them. Feedback is important to me.
Do you choose a title first, or write the book then choose the title?
Title comes first.
How do you come up with characters names and place names in your books?
Once I know the backstory for a character, the name usually comes to me straight away. I prefer to select a name that fits the character and helps conjure an image of their face in my mind. Places are less important, but I tend to stick with locations I’ve visited and know well. It makes the world building easier and more realistic.
Do you decide on character traits (ie shy, quiet, tomboy girl) before writing the whole book or as you go along?
Both. I start with a core set of traits and let them grow and evolve as the scenes are written.
Are there any hidden messages or morals contained in your books? (Morals as in like Aesops Fables type of “The moral of this story is..”)
Rarely. I prefer action thrillers with a surprise ending. My books are all about entertainment and not about a hidden life message.
Which format of book do you prefer, eBook, hardback, or paperback?
I’m a paperback junkie.
Your favorite food is?
Ribeye steak.
Your favorite singer/group is?
The Alan Parsons Project.
Your favorite color is?
Red.
Your favorite Author is?
No doubt, it’s Michael Crichton, but I’d have to nominate BV Larson for second place. His writing style and literary voice are very similar to mine. In fact, when I’m reading BV’s work, it often feels like my words, maki
Deal Sharing Aunt Interview
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in the microwave oven known as Phoenix, AZ. I moved to the cool mountains of Northern Arizona to get away from the insanity of city life and devote more time to writing. Best decision I’ve ever made. Too bad it took so long form me to pull the trigger, but I’m happy I did.
Tell us your latest news?
I’ve recently begun work on an all new apocalyptic series called REDFALL and I’m working on the last few chapters of the third and final book in the Narrows of Time Series. It’s been a busy year for me with three books releases so far and another three in the pipeline. Plus I have a full time job as a systems engineer. So, to answer your next question: No, I don’t sleep.
When and why did you begin writing?
I’ve always loved writing since I before I was in high school. However, I never took it seriously until the summer of 2010 when I had one of those vivid dreams that wakes you up and makes you say, “that would make a great movie.”
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
August 2014 when almost 20,000 people grabbed a copy of my book Linkage, Book 1 in the Narrows of Time Series. That’s a week I’ll never forget. Thanks to a promotion I ran, that title climbed to #1 in all of Sci-Fi on Amazon and #4 in all of Amazon’s books for about a week. It was a wild ride that I wish would’ve lasted, but the competition from an endless stream of new books hitting Amazon every day makes this industry a whirring meat grinder.
What inspired you to publish your first book?
The dream I had in 2010. I woke up and began to sketch out the Narrows of Time Series the following morning. A year later, after four rewrites and help from a very patient writing coach, I released the first book, Linkage. A decent effort for a first novel, though I do have plans for a rewrite — eventually.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I try to put words to paper in the order people expect them, using a very natural pace and style that’s reminiscent of a fast moving conversation between two people sitting at a local pub. I was taught to keep it simple and keep it moving. My job is to entertain, and that’s what I shoot for—entertainment. I carefully seed plot points that most readers rarely notice, at least not the first time through the story. This allows me to twist and surprise, never being predicable. I love it when I receive emails from readers who tell me they immediately had to reread one of my books to catch all the hints that were hidden in plain sight, so to speak. It’s wonderful to hear feedback from readers who appreciate the effort I put into a story.
How did you come up with the current title?
The title Glassford Girl came to me after seeing the movie Gone Girl at the local theater in Prescott Valley. I was driving home after enjoying that twisted drama and decided to take a side street to avoid some traffic. In a rural town, the term traffic means four cars and some dude on a horse. Anyway, I made the right turn and looked up at the street sign—Glassford Ave. The book’s name just popped into my mind at that very moment, and hence, Glassford Girl was born. I moved the location for the series to Glassford Park, an imaginary section of downtown Phoenix, but it could have easily taken place in any major city in the west.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Teenager Emily Heart will never give up. No matter what society or science throws at her; no matter the odds stacked against her; no matter the mountain of sick, twisted people she has to face while living on the street, she will rise to the occasion and find a way to survive another day.
How much of the book is realistic?
Parts of it. Specifically, the scenes with Emily Heart struggling to live on the street and finds clothes, shelter, and food. These events are based on conversations I’ve had with former homeless people, allowing me to inject a foundation of realism into the story.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
Most of the Glassford Girl story is pure fiction, though some of the secondary characters are loosely based on a few of the more colorful people I’ve met in town. I’m a former big city boy who had no idea what he was in for when he moved to the country. Rural towns are sleepy communities where jobs, teeth, and technology are optional, yet they provide endless ideas for memorable characters. All an author has to do is pay attention—inspiration abounds.
What books have most influenced your life most?
That would be a long list . . . let’s just say, anything written by B.V. Larson or Michael Crichton.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
B.V. Larson. His style and mine are almost identical. When I’m reading his work, it feels like I wrote the words and that makes the literary journey much more enjoyable.
What book are you reading now?
Wool, by author friend Hugh Howey. It’s some of the best writing I’ve read in a long time. His prose can be a little thick at times, but it’s a masterfully written novel.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
ML Banner, Jay Allan and Sean Platt. All of them are author friends of mine who can seriously crank out the excitement in their stories. And BTW: you won’t meet three nicer, best-selling authors.
What are your current projects?
Part 4 of Glassford Girl
Book 3 in the Narrows of Time Series (Reversion)
Book 1 in the Redfall series
What would you like my readers to know?
I’m an independent author who genuinely cares about his readers, and I hope it shows in my work. If you’re looking to discover a new author and read something entertaining that will surprise you, something with an all new take on time travel, survival, and romance, checkout my Glassford Girl titles. Critics are comparing them to the greats, such as Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It’s a quality series and I think you’ll love it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
