Reviewers

Introducing the Allbooks Review Professionals

Shirley A. Roe, Managing Editor and Founder

Shirley Roe is an author and Managing Editor for Allbooks Review. As a freelance writer,she spends time between Canada and the USA. Her published work, including inspirational articles and award winning poetry, has appeared in magazines, anthologies and daily newspapers. She writes a syndicated column for 21 news outlets in North America including World News. Winner of the Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry for 2002 and 2004 as well as recipient of the Freelance Writing Org. Int. first place award in 2003 for Business Articles, she excels in several genres. Allbooks Review website has been chosen one of 101 Best Websites for Writers two years in a row by Writer's Digest Magazine. Shirley is a regular reviewer for Foreword Magazine, Midwest Reviews,Mystique Books, Poetic Voices and several other prestigious review publications and sites. Shirley is a popular speaker to Literary Guilds and Writer's clubs . As a member of Ryze Business Network, iFOGO, and Independent Author's Network as well as LinkedIn she has contact with people of many industries and interests. Shirley is also a member of the Board of Directors of Bookconnectors. As a judge for Tweener Time international Chapter Book Competition and an active member of Alliance for Children's Enrichment, Shirley pursues her interests in World literacy for children and teens.

Shirley's first novel, Of Dreams and Nightmares was released in the fall of 2004. It won the UK Gold Blether Award in 2004. It has now been rereleased as Dreams and Nightmares: The Martha Whittaker Story by Realtime Publishing. Awarded th Bronze Award by Readers Favorite in 2011.This book was given 5 out of 5 by the Reader's Favorite Reviewer. Shirley's second historical fiction, A Call to Faith and Freedom was released by Grizzly Bookz Publishing in 2005,all are available on Amazon.com as well as bookstores. The Whittaker Family Reunion, a sequel to Of Dreams and Nightmares was released Oct. 2008. It was a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Award in 2004. Return to Whittakerville, the third book the finale in this series is now available. Snow Eagle was released in 2010 and is available on Amazon, as well as in bookstores. (all available in ebook at www.theebooksale.com) Now My Life Begins was released in 2011 in print and ebook version. When Fate Steps In was released in 2012. All books are available as ebooks, Kindle or Print versions. She is working on two more historical fiction novels. She also collaborated with children's author, Dawn Beaumont Lane on a story book, Fairy Glade and Other Enchanting Tales.Shirley is receiving international acclaim as an author and readers are captivated by her characters and in-depth research that bring the novels to life. Shirley and her husband enjoy travelling and every trip is research for the next story.

Allbooks reviews books from North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, France, Ireland, South Korea, Spain, Belgium, China, India, Switzerland and Great Britain as well as several other International countries. Allbooks Reviews is listed in several prestigious Reviewer databases. Member of Freelance Writing Organization International and Reviewers International Organization, Mystique Books as well as Author's Den and Ryze Networking. A member of Linkedin, Independent Authors Network, iFogo, Facebook, Twitter and several other blogging and networking sites.

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OUR ALLBOOKS REVIEWERS

Shirley Roe, Author, Managing Editor and reviewer.

Lisa Haselton, Allbooks Review Editor left the corporate world behind on her fortieth birthday to pursue writing and editing

full-time. She lives in NH.

Emily Jane Hills Orford, Allbooks Review's Speaker and presenter, reviewer, author and musician:

MMany of Emily-Jane Hills Orford’s stories and novels reflect her national pride. She loves writing about Canada and the extra-ordinary Canadians who have made Canada a great nation. Emily-Jane’s stories have appeared in History Magazine, Canadian Stories Magazine, and Western People. She has written twelve fiction and non-fiction books: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Ukulele Yukon, Letters From Inside, The Creative Spirit, It Happened in Canada, It Happened in Canada Book 2, Personal Notes, The Whistling Bishop, Songs of the Voyageurs and F-Stop: A Life in Pictures. An award-winning author, she was named a Finalist for the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards with her book, The Whistling Bishop. Emily-Jane is passionate about communicating our vibrant Canadian history and the achievements of exceptional Canadians to both students and adults. She is a sought after speaker who often draws upon her stories about extra-ordinary Canadians.any of Emily-Jane Hills Orford’s stories and novels reflect her national pride. She loves writing about Canada and the extra-ordinary Canadians who have made Canada a great nation. Emily-Jane’s stories have appeared in History Magazine, Canadian Stories Magazine, and Western People. She has written twelve fiction and non-fiction books: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Ukulele Yukon, Letters From Inside, The Creative Spirit, It Happened in Canada, It Happened in Canada Book 2, Personal Notes, The Whistling Bishop, Songs of the Voyageurs and F-Stop: A Life in Pictures. An award-winning author, she was named a Finalist for the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards with her book, The Whistling Bishop. Emily-Jane is passionate about communicating our vibrant Canadian history and the achievements of exceptional Canadians to both students and adults. She is a sought after speaker who often draws upon her stories about extra-ordinary Canadians.

Wheldon Curzon is a New Zealand author, writer and reviewer. His second novel Near A Canal was described as “… easy to read, evocative of its setting and the characters are beautifully drawn … " He is married with two young children and has a passion for new literature, film and sports.

Gregory Saunders, Author and reviewer- My genre choice is Adventure with a taste of Sci/Fi and a dash of Fantasy; not to mention a healthy bit of Horror. Who knows what path I may step onto next. Raised in New Mexico, I live for my family and the high-country. Husband and father (always), outdoorsman (whenever I get the chance), and writer. Oh yes, I do have a real J.O.B. with the State of New Mexico where it is my honor to serve as the Executive Deputy Director for the Gaming Control Board. Gambling regulation and government politics provide almost as much adventure as one of my novels. I reside in the city, but my spirit is usually chasing elk and my daydreams dance within the wonderful worlds of fiction. Whether it is with Niloc and the world of Mith-sul-anroth, (Unknown Country Trilogy), or the evil eye of a Zahir, I find life richer with the endless possibilities of the impossible, improbable and incredible.

Published Novels: Light From A Distant Star, Light Of An Alien Sun, Light Of The Home World and Zahir, a novella of horror. Forthcoming: Heartwood – Winter 2009.

Cheryl Heinrichs, Reviewer, Albooks Review Marketing asst.and reviewer

Cheryl Heinrichs lives in London, Ontario. Here she can concentrate her interests in caring for family, the community and wellness. Literature, music and theatre play an important part of her life. After a 30 year healthcare career, she can now pursue her quest for knowledge, by reading a variety of personal growth/health and fiction novels. She is now taking an active role in marketing and managing the website for Allbooks Review as well as reviewing. An avid reader, Cheryl is one of our best producers.

Nicole Harris, reviewer, Montreal Quebec Canada - University student and aspiring writer. In 2008, Nicole's Remembrance Day essay won the Quebec Provincial best and was sent to Ottawa for the National Essay and Poetry contest.

Donetta Garman, Author and reviewer – Loves to read! Favorite genres included humor, drama, action, spiritual books, mystery, historical novels, real-life inspiration and some fantasy. Donetta has been published in several regional and local magazines and periodicals. Ms. Garman’s book Growing Up Ugly (Tate Publishing) has enjoyed national success. “Growing Up Ugly is a moving memoir about coming of age and realizing the beauty in this life we are all searching for is within our grasp.” Please visit my website for more information. http://www.growingupugly.com. (on leave until further notice)

Peter Klein, author and reviewer, New York - Reporter for a weekly newspaper, "The Hamilton County Express," and author of the vampire novels, "The Dancing Valkyrie," and “The Vampire Valkyrie,” and the hiking guide, "Adirondack Hikes in Hamilton County," a guide to trails in the Adirondacks of northern NY. Pete interviews authors about their books on Blog Talk Radio, Friday nights at 9 pm EST at www.blogtalkradio.com/TheAdirondackBookhouse. Pete says all books are welcome for review but does prefer SciFi and horror.

Reuel Amdur, a social worker, reviewer lives in Val-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada. Preferences are politics, religion, social policy, aging, medicine and retirement.

Stuart Anthony Lund, Durham, England -author and reviewer Anthony Lund was born in Durham, England. Many years have passed since then, but they haven't managed to get rid of him yet. Anthony has two websites and a third in development, an excessive fiction library of over 1000 books, a handful of cuddly monkeys, five guitars, two Homer Simpsons and a gremlin head on the wall. He is currently working on the second book in his Retold Series and a number of other non-humour projects. Details can be found on Anthony's websites.www.anthonylund.co.uk

www.talesfromthebackside.co.uk

Margaret Orford reviewer is a graduate of the University of Ottawa in Biopharmaceutical Sciences. She is currently working towards her B.Ed. with the intent of teaching science at High School. She is an avid reader and critic and she has edited several book manuscripts.

Jan Whitford, reviewer, Humor columnist and author-

Jan Evan Whitford writes fiction and pitches it as equal parts mystery, romance, and humor. He has served time as a newspaper humor columnist and some of his short stuff has been published in various magazines and newspapers. His first mystery, Mystic Island, features environmental cop Nikki O’Connor and was released by Hilliard & Harris Publishing in June of 2005. Mystic Fear, the second in the Nikki O’Connor series, is now in the publication process—soon to be released. Jan and his wife split their time between New England and the Florida panhandle. For more than you probably ever wanted to know about him and his books, please check out his website at: http://www.janwhitford.com

John Helman, reviewer, author was born and grew up in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania. As an adult John spent a few years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in places as diverse as California, Texas, and Berlin, Germany. The biggest event of his life (other than the births of his children) was to actually be stationed in Berlin and seeing the opening and subsequent destruction of the Berlin Wall. John has studied the Russian, German, and French languages as well as a great deal about human nature and history and has degrees in Anthropology and International Relations. He is also the author of 'Episodes and Interludes' published by PublishAmerica.

J. Blackmore, reviewer, Mississauga, Ontario Canada

J. Blackmore is a bookseller, editor, and writer working out of Mississauga, Ontario. She is a complete book addict, forced to share a very small living space with approximately one thousand books. She has eclectic reading tastes, ranging from history and science to romance and erotica.

Bob Medak, reviewer, Allbooks Review Blog specialist

Robert Medak is a freelance writer, author, poet,

blogger, editor, marketer, and reviewer living

in West Virginia with his wife and their animals.

After working in the Telecommunications industry for over thirty-seven years, he is retired. R.J. is a freelance writer, and facilitates writing courses at Writers' Village University. He completed the course, Essential Skills for Proofreaders, offered online by Editorial Courses. R.J. created a course for writers, Procrastination: The Writer's Nemesis. He also has written over 300 web content blog posts, and has successfully won bids for freelance writing assignments. He has a web site for his freelance writing business (http://www.stormywriter.com). R.J. has numerous blogs that he keeps up. One is for kids and their parents about animals. The blog also has safe website for kids. It can be found at: http://kidsandaniamls.wordpress.com.

Lea Schizas, Montreal, Canada -reviewer and editor, author

Lea Schizas is an award-winning author and editor, founder of the Muse Online Writers Conference, Apollo's Lyre, and the MuseItUp Club. She currently edits for several publishing houses and runs numerous writers groups and blogs. She reads almost any book, but prefers middle grade fiction to Young Adult, dark fiction - anything with vampires and werewolves - mysteries/suspense thrillers. Lea will also be doing some editing work for Allbooks Review.

http://www.leaschizas.com

Nancy Morris,reviewer, Toronto, Canada is a graduate of the University of Toronto English department. She works as an editorial asst. for a scientific journal and in her spare time enjoys being with her precious children. Nancy is an excellent editor and is assisting many of our authors with their work. She is the inspirational designer for book covers, The Whittaker Family Reunion and Return to Whittakerville.

Elaine Fuhr, reviewer-British Columbia, Canada Elaine was born and raised in the wonderful Canadian province of Alberta. She has one daughter, who is now a mother herself. Elaine attended the University of Alberta, graduating with a Bachelor of Education Elementary major, and Special Needs and Literature (language arts) minors. Teaching has become a passion and she enjoys working with both children and adults. Reading is also a passion, along with spending time with her granddaughter, gardening, walking and just being with people.

Haley Hodge, reviewer- Graduated with honors. She has achieved great academic success. Haley lives in Ontario Canada and attends Georgian College.

Dan Whitman, reviewer, DW GREAT BOOKS.www.dwgreatbooks.bravehost.com Dan will be reviewing for Allbooks Reviews on occasion. Likes reading humor, environmental issues, mystery and intrigue. Dan works with environmental action groups in North and South America and is an active, dedicated participant in saving the Earth.

Wendy Thomas, reviewer, New Hampshire, US

Wendy is a freelance writer who writes features and columns for the Nashua Telegraph and various other publications. She loves reviewing and likes business, mystery, travel, fiction, self help and horror. She lives in New Hampshire.

Cecilia Lee, reviewer

Cecilia lives in Toronto, Canada. She is a gifted young student who has already had her stories published in Beyond Ordinary. She loves to read and writes excellent, well rounded reviews.

Kirsten Bussiere, reviewer

Kirsten Ashley Bussière; a proud Canadian born in Ottawa, Ontario. She spends much of her time writing a large amount of poetry and other types of literature. Often times you may find Kirsten with a notebook tucked beneath her arm so that no thought will be lost throughout the duration of the day. Her family contains a long line of published or prolific poets, including her great great Grandfather, Uncle and Grandmother. Her great great Grandfathers works were unfortunately destroyed during The Troubles in Ireland, where all the books were burned. Kirsten also enjoys reading a variety of book, her favorite genres being; fantasy, adventure, historical fiction, science fiction and poetry. She herself has published two poems in a book entitled Beyond the Ordinary… and More (Baico, 2008). Kirsten hopes to follow her family’s poetic example and increase that number.

Iris Park, reviewer is a student in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. She loves to read.

Boyu Huang reviewer, Boyu Huang has always loved to write and create fiction with everyday characters. She is proud of her culture and represents it in her work. A regular reviewier, she spends her free time reading and writing. Boyu currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario with her parents and brother.

Alison Griffith, reviewer

Ottawa Ontario Canada, Student

Gregg Haugland, Author and reviewer (Gregg is taking a respite due to illness)

Terence P. Ward, reviewer

Terence P Ward is a freelance writer specializing in business writing including business planning, annual reports, web content and blogging. His recreational reading tends toward the fantastic, such as the classic Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and works by David Eddings and Morgan Llewellyn. His business writing website is www.terencepward.com.

Cindy Taylor, Proof Reader and reviewer –Toronto, Canada

Cindy was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario but moved north to Dundalk to enjoy the benefits of raising a family in rural Ontario, Canada, away from the rat race. She is happily married with two children and has worked full-time as a legal assistant for over 20 years. Cindy is addicted to anything and everything electronic, but her first love will always be losing herself in a great book. In fact she had to get her husband to build her 36 feet of bookshelves to house her large collection. She also enjoys genealogy and photography.

Barbara Watkins,author, reviewer, Missouri, US

Barbara is an author from Southeast Missouri. Her central genre includes, but is not limited to, Paranormal/Thrillers.’ She has two novellas in publication Behind the Red Door and Thorns of an Innocent Soul, a collection of short stories entitled Nightmares & Daydreams, and all are available to order through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and other retailers. She recently finished her first full-length novel entitled Hollowing Screams. For more info on this author or her books please visit, www.barbarawatkins.net

Chaselyn Kenney, reviewer, Wisconsin, U. S

Chaselyn Kenney has lived in Wisconsin all her life and

is a student.She loves to read in her spare time and also enjoys playing

volleyball and softball. She and her family loves to travel and have been

many places such as Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia, Haiti, and around

the United States. Chase aspires to be an author someday because she loves to

write.

Yuke Man, reviewer Ontario, Canada

Yuke has degrees in journalism, law and teaching. She worked as a journalist for a national newspaper before attending law school at the University of Ottawa. She worked as a lawyer for several years before obtaining her education degree from Queen's University. She lives with her family in Ontario, Canada.

J.P. Layberry was born in Pointe Claire Quebec and quickly realised that she was different; for one thing she didn’t speak a word of French. Moving with her family to Ottawa did little to rectify the problem as she didn’t speak English either. She was one and a half.

Since then she has picked up enough English to get by in a pinch, writing plays, short stories and the occasional novel. (And some really lame poetry from which she promises to protect society with her last dying breath). Some has been published, some has not, but all of it has been a joy to write and has had the collateral benefit of keeping her off the streets.

She still lives in Ottawa, where she lives with her ironically bilingual life partner.

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