Exclusive interview with author Shamini Flint and a review of his latest Inspector Singh novel **** 4 Stars
By Gabrielle Pantera
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2012/1/20 –“My dream is that my crime novels will raise awareness of and engage people in a discussion of the social, cultural and religious issues that plague Asian society,” says A Bali Conspiracy Most Foul author Shamini Flint. “The general idea behind the Inspector Singh novels is to write traditional whodunits with an Asian twist. I usually highlight at least one issue of contemporary importance, whether racial or religious issues in Malaysia, draconian laws on drugs or homosexuality in Singapore or the spectre of terrorism in Bali.”
Bali is a wonderfully exotic locale for Flint’s second mystery with Inspector Singh. The characters and the plot drive the story equally. The overweight Singh is comparable to the detective Hercule Poirot. The differences in culture and history move the story along. The suspense kicks up a level and the ending will surprise you.
In A Bali Conspiracy Most Foul, Inspector Singh is sent to Bali after a terrorist’s bomb goes off. Singh doesn’t quite know why he’s sent as he deals with homicides, not terrorism. The police, however, find a (more…)
Books make great gifts and British books are a favorite choice
By Gabrielle Pantera
Can't get enough Pride & Prejudice? Read the new Annotated Edition
LONDON, ENGLAND (Gosh!TV) 2012/12/24 – It’s not too late to pop into a bookstore to get a gift for a special someone or for yourself. Let’s look at a dozen great books perfect for the Anglophile or for any reader.
Historical Fiction
1. Pride and Prejudice: An Annotated Edition
Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813,was Austen’s most popular novel during her lifetime. It was also her favorite. This version of Pride and Prejudice has gorgeous illustrations and is annotated by scholar Patricia Meyer Spacks who explains the literary and historical contexts, allusions, and (more…)
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/20 – This article series offers holiday gift ideas to surprise and delight someone special. Watch for more gift ideas in future stories.
Persuasion an Annotated version
Jane Austen’s novels are timeless. Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice novels are great as gifts.
Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813,was Austen’s most popular novel during her lifetime. It was also her favorite. This version of Pride and Prejudice has gorgeous illustrations and is annotated by scholar Patricia Meyer Spacks who explains the literary and historical contexts, allusions, and outdated language that can be a bit confusing. Spacks helps the reader delve deeper into the story and characters.
Jane Austen’s novels are the most beloved books of Western literature. Available wherever books are sold.
Persuasion: An Annotated Edition
Author Jane Austen, Editor Robert Morrison
Hardcover: 360 pages, Publisher: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press; Annotated edition (November 7, 2011), Language: English, ISBN: 9780674049741 $35.00
Pride and Prejudice: An Annotated Edition
Author Jane Austen, Editor Patricia Meyer
Hardcover, 464 pages, Publisher: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press; Annotated edition (October 1, 2010), Language: English, ISBN: 9780674049161 $35.00
Jane Austen’s novels are timeless. Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice novels great as gifts **** 4 Stars
By Gabrielle Pantera
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/18 – “I am, and have been since I first encountered Martin Gardner’s wonderful The Annotated Alice many years ago, a great fan of the genre of annotated editions,” says Harvard University Press is executive editor John Kulka. “Few people would dispute the claim that Austen is among the world’s most beloved authors. I’ve long thought that her novels deserved the full Martin Gardner treatment, replete with running commentary, essays, and lots of (more…)
The tragedy that almost was turns into a triumph as Kevin Sorbo recounts his brush with death. **** 4 Stars
By Gabrielle Pantera
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/11/10 “I wanted people out there who are struggling with illness like I did to know there is hope, that they can find strength inside themselves and not be slaves to prognostications by others,” says author of True Strength Kevin Sorbo. “The docs told me 3-8 months of recovery (more…)
Exclusive interview with A Rather Remarkable Homecoming author CA Belmond and a review of her new book about **** 4 Stars
By Gabrielle Pantera
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) – 10/14/2011 – “I did a blog for the Huffington Post that caused a bit of a commotion,” says A Rather Remarkable Homecoming author CA Belmond. “Bad Words: 6 Words You Should Never Write” is a list of six words that are hyperbole no writer should ever use. Her new (more…)
Michael Gaffney- Celebrity floral designer and founder of the American School of Flower Design
Floral arrangement tips from celebrity florist Michael Gaffney
By Gabrielle Pantera
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 10/11/2011 – Celebrity floral designer and founder of the American School of Flower Design Michael Gaffney will be at Barnes & Noble to sign his new book called Design Star.
The book gives step-by-step instructions on everything from Classic English design to Exotic Tropical design arrangements. The book shares many tips and tricks on flower design.For example, to make flowers last longer, cut the stems at a 45-degree angle with sharp scissors when you first get them and every day after that. Dip flowers upside-down in water as soon as you get them. Keep flowers away from fruit and plants. Those give off ethylene, a gas will cause flowers to wilt sooner.
There are more tips in the book and at the book signing you can ask Gaffney your flower questions and get your book signed by him too. With the holiday’s coming up, now’s a good time to get help from an expert.
Available for purchase exclusively that night at Barnes & Noble. $34.95
WHEN: Thursday, October 13th, 2011 7:00 – 8:30pm
WHERE: BARNES & NOBLE at The Grove
189 Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Vocal Essentials for the Pop Singer, look out American Idol and X Factor
Exclusive interview with author Teri Danz and a review of her new book to take your pop singing from good to great **** 4 Stars
By Gabrielle Pantera
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) – 10/4/2011 – “The book is overall in its approach; containing basic warm-ups, breathing exercises, music theory, harmony and much more,” says Vocal Essentials For the Pop Singer- Take Your Singing from Good to Great author Teri Danz. “The biggest challenge for the aspiring singer is to believe that he or she is a singer, that it’s a calling. Without that, all of the challenges along the way will be too hard. Work it and be willing to do what it takes.”
Exclusive interview with co-author Cari Lynn and a review of her new book about Sex Trafficking, Military Contractors, and One Woman’s Fight for Justice**** 4 Starts
By Gabrielle Pantera
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 10/1/2011 –“The idea for the movie came first. Screenwriters Larysa Kondracki and Eilis Kirwan read about Kathy’s court case and wanted to write a script about her story,” says Cari Lynn. “It wasn’t until the movie started ramping up that one of the producers encouraged Kathy to also consider doing a book of her story. (more…)
Exclusive interview with author Mathew Dennison and a review of his new book about Livia, the powerful female politician of ancient Rome *** 3 Stars
By Gabrielle Pantera
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 9/28/2011 – “Livia, Empress of Rome is a story of ambition and power, Livia Empress of Rome author Mathew Dennison. “Among the many people I talked to while writing this book was Sian Phillips, the actress who played Livia in the BBC adaptation of I, Claudius. (more…)
