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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
The Climbing Boy Is Magical
The book market seems to be over crowded by books that after the last page is read you forget the details of the book, who wrote it and pretty soon the entire memory of the book is gone. That is not the case with Mark Lichterman’s book, The Climbing Boy. We thank Metropolis Ink. for discovering the author, Mark Lichterman, a truly wonderful storyteller.
The story of The Climbing Boy takes place on December 24, 1843 the day before Christmas. The magical moments and the hope for a future of wonderful things to come are what makes this book an exceptional read. Metropolis Ink has truly found a treasure.
This year has been a very stressful one for most of us and that is why Michigan Avenue Media LLC. recommends this book for everyone. The magical feelings that evoke from this wonderful Christmas book are emotionally satisfying. The Climbing Boy has all the possibilities of becoming a classic and we know it will. When something this special comes along we can’t help but hope others feel as we do.
Here are some of the reviews from Amazon:
work of an artist, August 17, 2003
By
don davey (Carmel Ca) - See all my reviews
Loved it, best book I have read in years. A friend told me about it and loaned me a copy. Whatever I say would not begin to do it justice. Buy it or if necessary borrow it but read it and enjoy. Im sure you will as I did, want it in your permanent collection. Mark is a true artist and I look forward to his next work
New, exciting, upcoming Author, July 6, 2008
By
Bruce G. Berger (Westlake Villagel, CA) -
This 'feel good' tale by Mark Lichterman, a relatively unknown, but upcoming author, is way more than just another Christmas story. It is a classic description of the London chimney sweeping trade, brought to life by superb characterization of its main players. The reader immediately bonds with Zachariah, an eight year old child, who you want to bring home, bathe, feed, clothe and just cuddle. He will steal your heart while other feelings of anger, rage and resentment arise from the provocative personality of William Johnson, the boy's Master. Lichterman, in expert fashion, weaves a very twisted, intertwining yarn that has you holding your breath until the very end. This book is a must read and I can hardly wait to get a copy of the authors newest book, Becoming.
A great read, July 21, 2003
By
Carter Mc Intyre (Winnetka, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
It is a great read. I believe that it should be made into a movie by Disney.
Great Book
By
Carter Mc Intyre (Winnetka, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Climbing Boy (CD-ROM)
Mark Lichterman wrote an excellent book. I truly believe that Disney or Pixar studios should do an animation movie of the book. It would make a great film that would appeal to both adults and children. I hope he writes more books in the future.
Great book
By
Joseph C. (Chicago, Illinois) -
This review is from: The Climbing Boy (CD-ROM)
You can really feel like your part of the story. The people in the book are so real.
Also, it wasn't hard to use. I just clicked on a little icon after inserting the cd into my computer. I think this is a good e-book for people who are new to their computers.
The story of The Climbing Boy takes place on December 24, 1843 the day before Christmas. The magical moments and the hope for a future of wonderful things to come are what makes this book an exceptional read. Metropolis Ink has truly found a treasure.
This year has been a very stressful one for most of us and that is why Michigan Avenue Media LLC. recommends this book for everyone. The magical feelings that evoke from this wonderful Christmas book are emotionally satisfying. The Climbing Boy has all the possibilities of becoming a classic and we know it will. When something this special comes along we can’t help but hope others feel as we do.
Here are some of the reviews from Amazon:
work of an artist, August 17, 2003
By
don davey (Carmel Ca) - See all my reviews
Loved it, best book I have read in years. A friend told me about it and loaned me a copy. Whatever I say would not begin to do it justice. Buy it or if necessary borrow it but read it and enjoy. Im sure you will as I did, want it in your permanent collection. Mark is a true artist and I look forward to his next work
New, exciting, upcoming Author, July 6, 2008
By
Bruce G. Berger (Westlake Villagel, CA) -
This 'feel good' tale by Mark Lichterman, a relatively unknown, but upcoming author, is way more than just another Christmas story. It is a classic description of the London chimney sweeping trade, brought to life by superb characterization of its main players. The reader immediately bonds with Zachariah, an eight year old child, who you want to bring home, bathe, feed, clothe and just cuddle. He will steal your heart while other feelings of anger, rage and resentment arise from the provocative personality of William Johnson, the boy's Master. Lichterman, in expert fashion, weaves a very twisted, intertwining yarn that has you holding your breath until the very end. This book is a must read and I can hardly wait to get a copy of the authors newest book, Becoming.
A great read, July 21, 2003
By
Carter Mc Intyre (Winnetka, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
It is a great read. I believe that it should be made into a movie by Disney.
Great Book
By
Carter Mc Intyre (Winnetka, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Climbing Boy (CD-ROM)
Mark Lichterman wrote an excellent book. I truly believe that Disney or Pixar studios should do an animation movie of the book. It would make a great film that would appeal to both adults and children. I hope he writes more books in the future.
Great book
By
Joseph C. (Chicago, Illinois) -
This review is from: The Climbing Boy (CD-ROM)
You can really feel like your part of the story. The people in the book are so real.
Also, it wasn't hard to use. I just clicked on a little icon after inserting the cd into my computer. I think this is a good e-book for people who are new to their computers.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Remember The Reader
I would hope even though it's hard to keep getting rejection notices that writers will keep writing. I have said before that I have never let that stop me from going on with my career. I know it might sound crazy to some but I refuse to give up.
For the last several weeks I have been trying to focus on what I can do to help new writers keep writing and what I have come up with is to show them how I continue on. I am writing a new book because it makes me happy. That is really what’s important.
Many people have asked me why I have self – published books. My answer is always the same. That wasn’t my original plan. I now feel so lucky that self- publishing has turned into a very impressive division of the writing world.
When my books are being read, the reader isn’t as interested in the publisher as they are in the author. They really don’t care who publishes the book, they are reading the story. If they like what they have read I have done my job. With all the talk about self publishing, the one thing that is hardly ever talked about is the reader. If the reader is happy I am happy. So, when you’re sitting at your computer wondering if what you are doing makes any sense at all try to remember, give your reader a good story and they will come back for more.
Marsha
www.marcusbryan.com
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
For the last several weeks I have been trying to focus on what I can do to help new writers keep writing and what I have come up with is to show them how I continue on. I am writing a new book because it makes me happy. That is really what’s important.
Many people have asked me why I have self – published books. My answer is always the same. That wasn’t my original plan. I now feel so lucky that self- publishing has turned into a very impressive division of the writing world.
When my books are being read, the reader isn’t as interested in the publisher as they are in the author. They really don’t care who publishes the book, they are reading the story. If they like what they have read I have done my job. With all the talk about self publishing, the one thing that is hardly ever talked about is the reader. If the reader is happy I am happy. So, when you’re sitting at your computer wondering if what you are doing makes any sense at all try to remember, give your reader a good story and they will come back for more.
Marsha
www.marcusbryan.com
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
We have all been touched by someone we know who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, may it be a relative, friend, neighbor or someone we work with. We can help those we know that have had breast cancer or for the thousands of patients that will be diagnosed with this disease in the near future. In the spirit of life and with the hope that someday we will find a cure, please help.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month MICHIGAN AVENUE MEDIA / MARCUS BRYAN & ASSOCIATES INC. will donate 25% of net proceeds from all sales of Marsha Casper Cook’s books to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation for the entire month of October.
The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation
Dedicated to the courageous spirit of Lynn Sage, the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation (LSCRF) affiliated with Northwestern Memorial in 1991 in a joint mission to advance the understanding, research and treatment of breast cancer. Since that time, LSCRF has contributed more than $20 million to support hospital programs, to fund numerous fellowships in breast cancer treatment and research and to create the Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center. Located on the fourth floor of the new Prentice, the breast center provides a broad range of patient services including screening and diagnostic mammograms and breast cancer risk assessment to more than 60,000 patients a year.
MICHIGAN AVENUE MEDIA LLC
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month MICHIGAN AVENUE MEDIA / MARCUS BRYAN & ASSOCIATES INC. will donate 25% of net proceeds from all sales of Marsha Casper Cook’s books to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation for the entire month of October.
The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation
Dedicated to the courageous spirit of Lynn Sage, the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation (LSCRF) affiliated with Northwestern Memorial in 1991 in a joint mission to advance the understanding, research and treatment of breast cancer. Since that time, LSCRF has contributed more than $20 million to support hospital programs, to fund numerous fellowships in breast cancer treatment and research and to create the Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center. Located on the fourth floor of the new Prentice, the breast center provides a broad range of patient services including screening and diagnostic mammograms and breast cancer risk assessment to more than 60,000 patients a year.
MICHIGAN AVENUE MEDIA LLC
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
MARKETING IS THE TOUGH PART
Writers who become successful are the ones that don't give up. It's hard to keep yourself focused when you keep getting rejected and the cards are not falling into place the way you had imagined. Just focus and move on. Sounds good but sometimes it’s hard to push yourself. Today is a day I need a pep talk.
Most writers don't admit it but there are days when you ask yourself why I ever thought I could be successful at writing. What was I thinking? The answer is usually the same for me. I love writing and creating but marketing that’s another story. Marketing is what gets you where you need to go. And what does that mean? Why can’t I put myself on a few websites and bingo! I ‘m a success and everyone is buying my book.
I wish that were true. Every day I find another website that promises me great coverage and a chance to make my book a household name. There is one set back…it’s called free.
There are a lot of sites out there that claim to be free but then again do we really get anything for free? When a company charges a fee or wants to get reimbursed for expenses it doesn’t mean they are ripping you off. Have you considered maybe they know what they are doing? Stop for a minute and think about it. They have homes, children’s and bills just like you do.
When I created this blog I had no idea what it would turn out to be. I'm wondering if there are a lot of writers out there who might like to say something that would help another writer keep going. It’s time that we help each other.
Let me know what you think. Sometimes it's nice to know someone is in your corner. We all have friends who tell us what they think we should do but almost all writers know some of it sounds good but doesn't work. Get yourself a marketing campaign. You can probably do some of it yourself. Think of writing as a business and get a marketing plan that will help you get noticed.
If there’s a subject that interests you let me know.
Marsha
Most writers don't admit it but there are days when you ask yourself why I ever thought I could be successful at writing. What was I thinking? The answer is usually the same for me. I love writing and creating but marketing that’s another story. Marketing is what gets you where you need to go. And what does that mean? Why can’t I put myself on a few websites and bingo! I ‘m a success and everyone is buying my book.
I wish that were true. Every day I find another website that promises me great coverage and a chance to make my book a household name. There is one set back…it’s called free.
There are a lot of sites out there that claim to be free but then again do we really get anything for free? When a company charges a fee or wants to get reimbursed for expenses it doesn’t mean they are ripping you off. Have you considered maybe they know what they are doing? Stop for a minute and think about it. They have homes, children’s and bills just like you do.
When I created this blog I had no idea what it would turn out to be. I'm wondering if there are a lot of writers out there who might like to say something that would help another writer keep going. It’s time that we help each other.
Let me know what you think. Sometimes it's nice to know someone is in your corner. We all have friends who tell us what they think we should do but almost all writers know some of it sounds good but doesn't work. Get yourself a marketing campaign. You can probably do some of it yourself. Think of writing as a business and get a marketing plan that will help you get noticed.
If there’s a subject that interests you let me know.
Marsha
Sunday, September 27, 2009
THE CLIMBING BOY
A new author to be on the look out for is Mark Lichterman. This is a new client that has been published by Metropolis Ink. Hopefully, we will find a production company to make this wonderful story into a movie. This book is a good fast read. Once you start to read it you won't want to put it down.
Marsha Cook
President Marcus Bryan & Associates Inc.
Review: The Climbing Boy by Mark Lichterman
September 26, 2009 by workinggirlreviews
The Climbing Boy
By Mark Lichterman
Metropolis Ink (c) 2003
Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Boy-Mark-Lichterman/dp/0958054363
After reading the synopsis for Mark Lichterman’s THE CLIMBING BOY, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I felt pretty certain the story would educate me on the dreadful working conditions of young orphan children sold into apprenticeship in the 1800s, but what I didn’t know was the depth of feelings this enchanting little story would evoke in me. At just 180 pages, THE CLIMBING BOY is a short novel that is anything but short on plot.
Orphaned at the age of four, Zachariah is sold into apprenticeship to a chimney sweep for the cost of back rent owed on his late mother’s flat: a sum of one pound. Thus begins his life as a climbing boy. The life of a climbing boy is grueling and perilous, not only in the immediate dangers of being suspended by a rope harness and lifted down into zigzagging, sometimes stories-high chimneys, but also in the long term ill effects of breathing in soot and chimney dust on a daily basis. Add to that Zachariah’s master’s cruelty and you will find a boy’s life that is much more an existence than a childhood. Even so, eight-going-on-nine-year-old Zachariah maintains a positive outlook on life and a sweet disposition that makes him a favorite with many of his customers.
Set in London, England in 1843, the bulk of the story takes place in the span of just one day — December 24, the day before Christmas. The tale begins with Zachariah awakening from a beautiful dream of his deceased mother’s love to enter into the reality of his now bleak and loveless existence. Throughout the day, the reader follows Zachariah and his master, Johnson, as they go about their work. Turning the pages, the reader feels a full spectrum of emotions (the terror of being suspended in a chimney that sways precariously in the wind, the heartbreak of a child being denied a gift he really wanted, and the joy of a stranger’s kindness to name but a few) as the story builds to a delightful, fairy tale ending.
I found myself drawn deeper and deeper into the life and heart of this wonderful character until he truly felt like someone I knew and loved. The cruel Johnson is equally well drawn, and though I hated him at times, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for him in the end. That’s how talented a storyteller Mark Lichterman is. His poignant fictional details blend with the hard truths of what, sadly, was reality for many children of that era, to create a beautiful story that, while being educational, is also sweeping and unforgettable. I highly recommend this heartwarming tale to anyone who enjoys seeing the good guy win. I know I certainly did.
–Honeybee
Marsha Cook
President Marcus Bryan & Associates Inc.
Review: The Climbing Boy by Mark Lichterman
September 26, 2009 by workinggirlreviews
The Climbing Boy
By Mark Lichterman
Metropolis Ink (c) 2003
Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Boy-Mark-Lichterman/dp/0958054363
After reading the synopsis for Mark Lichterman’s THE CLIMBING BOY, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I felt pretty certain the story would educate me on the dreadful working conditions of young orphan children sold into apprenticeship in the 1800s, but what I didn’t know was the depth of feelings this enchanting little story would evoke in me. At just 180 pages, THE CLIMBING BOY is a short novel that is anything but short on plot.
Orphaned at the age of four, Zachariah is sold into apprenticeship to a chimney sweep for the cost of back rent owed on his late mother’s flat: a sum of one pound. Thus begins his life as a climbing boy. The life of a climbing boy is grueling and perilous, not only in the immediate dangers of being suspended by a rope harness and lifted down into zigzagging, sometimes stories-high chimneys, but also in the long term ill effects of breathing in soot and chimney dust on a daily basis. Add to that Zachariah’s master’s cruelty and you will find a boy’s life that is much more an existence than a childhood. Even so, eight-going-on-nine-year-old Zachariah maintains a positive outlook on life and a sweet disposition that makes him a favorite with many of his customers.
Set in London, England in 1843, the bulk of the story takes place in the span of just one day — December 24, the day before Christmas. The tale begins with Zachariah awakening from a beautiful dream of his deceased mother’s love to enter into the reality of his now bleak and loveless existence. Throughout the day, the reader follows Zachariah and his master, Johnson, as they go about their work. Turning the pages, the reader feels a full spectrum of emotions (the terror of being suspended in a chimney that sways precariously in the wind, the heartbreak of a child being denied a gift he really wanted, and the joy of a stranger’s kindness to name but a few) as the story builds to a delightful, fairy tale ending.
I found myself drawn deeper and deeper into the life and heart of this wonderful character until he truly felt like someone I knew and loved. The cruel Johnson is equally well drawn, and though I hated him at times, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for him in the end. That’s how talented a storyteller Mark Lichterman is. His poignant fictional details blend with the hard truths of what, sadly, was reality for many children of that era, to create a beautiful story that, while being educational, is also sweeping and unforgettable. I highly recommend this heartwarming tale to anyone who enjoys seeing the good guy win. I know I certainly did.
–Honeybee
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