BajaNomad

Looking for one or two to review a novel

sargentodiaz - 3-2-2013 at 11:20 AM



Leatherjacket Soldier (Soldado de Cuera) is the story of Don Fernando Rivera y Moncada, a true Mexican hero.

Rivera enlisted as a common soldier in the unique branch of Spanish cavalry. All were born in New Spain and had their own set of rules and regulations separate from the Spanish Army.

He was sent to Loreto after five years of service and in the next few years served well and caught the attention of the Jesuits. Much to everyone's surprise, when the military commandant of the California's died, Don Fernando was promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Captain and military commandant of the Californias - equal to a modern colonel.

The remainder of his story is equally amazing and I hope I've caught the essence of the man and the times in which he lived and served. I'm not going to spoil things by telling you the ending.

I honestly believe this man's life is something anyone living in Mexico would wish to know. He was a hero that every Mexican can be proud of.

Anyhow - my publisher has editors so, what I'm looking for, is input as to how the novel works for you and does it bring the history to life?

Anyone interested, I have the draft in Adobe Acrobat form for reading.

Not more than 2 or 3 please - I want the rest of you to buy it when it is released

:saint:

thebajarunner - 3-2-2013 at 11:29 AM

U2U me,
we can discuss this off line

I edited (and then wrote a long chapter) in Bernie Swaim's last book,
It was a very enjoyable project, but editing, and reviewing are two different animals.
I have also done pre-pub reviews on several novels.....

(I was pretty hard on Bernie, but we are still friends)(and I think it was a better book out of all of our joint effort)

David K - 3-2-2013 at 11:29 AM

Great stuff!:light:

David K - 3-2-2013 at 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by thebajarunner
U2U me,
we can discuss this off line

I edited (and then wrote a long chapter) in Bernie Swaim's last book,
It was a very enjoyable project, but editing, and reviewing are two different animals.
I have also done pre-pub reviews on several novels.....

(I was pretty hard on Bernie, but we are still friends)(and I think it was a better book out of all of our joint effort)


Yep, you got me again, David

thebajarunner - 3-2-2013 at 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by David K
Quote:
Originally posted by thebajarunner
U2U me,
we can discuss this off line

I edited (and then wrote a long chapter) in Bernie Swaim's last book,
It was a very enjoyable project, but editing, and reviewing are two different animals.
I have also done pre-pub reviews on several novels.....

(I was pretty hard on Bernie, but we are still friends)(and I think it was a better book out of all of our joint effort)




no place to hide around here:lol::lol:

David K - 3-2-2013 at 12:27 PM

It is a great book... lots of good stories... I have the 'first' copy, signed by Bernie as "Number 1, 8-8-06"... of course there might be more? :wow:

Skipjack Joe - 3-2-2013 at 12:35 PM

Osprey should be able to give you a valuable review.

BajaDove - 3-2-2013 at 01:33 PM

If you were in La Paz you could join us at the SEA OF CORTEZ WRITER'S GRUOP. We meet weekly Oct.-April. We share our writings and give encouraging critiques.
Our advice is given with the additude 'one succedes we all have pride in it.'

DENNIS - 3-2-2013 at 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Osprey should be able to give you a valuable review.


:lol::lol: "Don't squeeze the Charmin."

DENNIS - 3-2-2013 at 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by BajaDove
If you were in La Paz you could join us at the SEA OF CORTEZ WRITER'S GRUOP. We meet weekly Oct.-April. We share our writings and give encouraging critiques.
Our advice is given with the additude 'one succedes we all have pride in it.'


When will your book be available? I'm saving a place of honor in my library.

Does the critique include spelling assistance??

thebajarunner - 3-2-2013 at 02:58 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaDove
If you were in La Paz you could join us at the SEA OF CORTEZ WRITER'S GRUOP. We meet weekly Oct.-April. We share our writings and give encouraging critiques.
Our advice is given with the additude 'one succedes we all have pride in it.'


Sorry, could not resist,
sound like a good group, actually....
:lol::lol:

BajaDove - 3-2-2013 at 03:14 PM

Spelling and grammar are covered. My weak points. But no one would think to say Get a dictionary. We're here to help, and if you disagree with us, The writer has final choice.

desertcpl - 3-2-2013 at 04:04 PM

yes this sounds like a very interesting read,, let us all know when its in print and how we can get a copy,,
will you be signing any for us

mulegemichael - 3-2-2013 at 05:19 PM

runner and dove, you both need assistance with spelling/diction but who's counting...????...just let it flow...my problem is, no, ONE of my problems is, i just cannot get by spelling errors and it leaps out at me like it's meant to be...and this from a guy who does not know how to capitilize...or is it capatilize?...or capitilise?....after awhile, they all look wrong.

SFandH - 3-2-2013 at 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by mulegemichael
and this from a guy who does not know how to capitilize...or is it capatilize?...or capitilise?....after awhile, they all look wrong.


;D

David K - 3-2-2013 at 07:15 PM

I am going to post Bernie's book covers on the Baja (Historic Interests) and Literature forum, since we had a little sidebar about Bernie's third book, above.

Zapotec - 3-2-2013 at 11:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaDove
If you were in La Paz you could join us at the SEA OF CORTEZ WRITER'S GRUOP. We meet weekly Oct.-April. We share our writings and give encouraging critiques.
Our advice is given with the additude 'one succedes we all have pride in it.'


Your group sounds fun. Do you meet at a restaurant, someone's home, or?

BajaDove - 3-3-2013 at 07:49 PM

We usually meet a someones home during the winter months when we are at peak members. In summer some have started meeting in a restaurant.
We are more comfortable in a home.

sargentodiaz - 3-3-2013 at 08:39 PM

Thanks to all. I've got 2 and will send them the pdf. as soon as I get their emails.

David K - 4-14-2013 at 03:22 PM

Sent you email weeks ago about review... ?