tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post6628296037944932737..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: The Roller Coaster Ride Continues: a review of Stephen Tremp's OPENINGArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2403521984168896232012-01-29T00:57:28.410-08:002012-01-29T00:57:28.410-08:00Hi Lee - Breakthrough was a stimulating rip roarin...Hi Lee - Breakthrough was a stimulating rip roaring read .. and I'm looking forward to getting Opening - waiting for the print version ... <br /><br />I'm sure Stephen's 2nd book will lead us happily on to the third in the trilogy .. he's a great story teller ..<br /><br />Cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87628961144839537972012-01-28T21:43:43.640-08:002012-01-28T21:43:43.640-08:00Shannon -- Read the books by both your A to Z co-h...Shannon -- Read the books by both your A to Z co-hosts and get to know them better.<br /><br />Julie -- I think reading both of Stephen's books together sequentially is best to keep up the momentum. I had to wait nearly two years between them and I was so anxious to get to the second installment.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8624501164309067922012-01-27T09:23:43.374-08:002012-01-27T09:23:43.374-08:00I am putting both Breakthrough and Opening at the ...I am putting both Breakthrough and Opening at the top of my list, can't wait to read this series. Thanks for sharing your review!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35525122844803875562012-01-26T23:07:09.512-08:002012-01-26T23:07:09.512-08:00Great review, thanks! I haven't read them yet...Great review, thanks! I haven't read them yet, but have Stephen's and Alex's first books on my wishlist for my next order. Can't wait!<br /><br /><a href="thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Shannon at The Warrior Muse</a>, co-host of the A-to-Z; we're gearing up for the upcoming <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">2012 A to Z Challenge</a>!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40445024646231933612012-01-26T21:57:37.523-08:002012-01-26T21:57:37.523-08:00SherryE -- It's worth a try.
Lynda -- The sco...SherryE -- It's worth a try.<br /><br />Lynda -- The scope of the second novel is so much bigger than the first and the stakes are much higher.<br /><br />TF -- If you get it let us know what you thought.<br /><br />Helen -- If you've already read <i>Breakthrough</i> then <i>Opening</i> is a must.<br /><br />IBD-- Thank you for addressing PTSD. I'll check out your post on Monday.<br /><br />Carol -- Thanks!<br /><br />Medeia --They're fast reads. You'll finish them in no time.<br /><br />Golden -- I think you'll appreciate the science aspect.<br /><br />Stephen -- Thanks for starting your tour with my blog. And your book was well deserving of the review I gave. I'm ready for the next book now.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20829618289754297732012-01-26T17:31:20.023-08:002012-01-26T17:31:20.023-08:00Thanks Lee again for the awesome kickoff to the gr...Thanks Lee again for the awesome kickoff to the grand OPENING Tour! I met some new people, sold some books, and had a great time. I'll post your review on my blog too. Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2358897731802866162012-01-26T16:00:44.320-08:002012-01-26T16:00:44.320-08:00No, not yet. But I definitely want to, after all t...No, not yet. But I definitely want to, after all the buzz over Stephen's books! :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41036692646862396132012-01-26T14:19:03.245-08:002012-01-26T14:19:03.245-08:00I have both books, but haven't read them yet. ...I have both books, but haven't read them yet. They sound amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27623141266140471232012-01-26T11:42:36.952-08:002012-01-26T11:42:36.952-08:00Great review, Arlee. Thanks.Great review, Arlee. Thanks.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57323249426232231272012-01-26T08:14:42.206-08:002012-01-26T08:14:42.206-08:00Super cool!
Hey, I'm addressing your question...Super cool!<br /><br />Hey, I'm addressing your question about PTSD on my blog this upcoming Monday, 1/30. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54581461708607230812012-01-26T07:54:33.263-08:002012-01-26T07:54:33.263-08:00I've read Breakthrough. Now I see that I need ...I've read Breakthrough. Now I see that I need to go get Opening!<br /><br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Helen Ginger</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15416509216856773962012-01-25T19:10:46.472-08:002012-01-25T19:10:46.472-08:00The trilogy is one story separated into three book...The trilogy is one story separated into three books at a place where there is a natural transition to escalation of events. Kind of like Kill Bill. One story. Two movies.<br /><br />I think its easier to outline the entire story then fill it out rather than write one book at a time. I think the story flows much better this way as I know the ending from the beginning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57697492961555301962012-01-25T17:49:49.651-08:002012-01-25T17:49:49.651-08:00Great review... and considering the low price, I m...Great review... and considering the low price, I might just have to get myself a copy:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6879075573460570862012-01-25T17:36:59.198-08:002012-01-25T17:36:59.198-08:00What a great review of Opening. It's not alway...What a great review of Opening. It's not always easy to raise the bar in the second novel.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38235823921071877242012-01-25T16:31:07.662-08:002012-01-25T16:31:07.662-08:00Looks like a good series. I'll have to read t...Looks like a good series. I'll have to read these books.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66835633301309300762012-01-25T16:20:02.724-08:002012-01-25T16:20:02.724-08:00Alex -- Yeah, getting off the coaster in the middl...Alex -- Yeah, getting off the coaster in the middle of the ride can hurt and you don't get to experience the ending.<br /><br />Beverly -- The <i>Breakthrough</i> series is just my cup of tea. Touches upon current events to make it seem realistic.<br /><br />Kirsten -- It may not be for everyone, but I loved <i>Opening</i> and anxious for the next book in the series.<br /><br />Dezmond -- You are so right. I wish I could go back in time or through wormholes to visit my family faraway. I could even go to Serbia and join you for some cake and coffee--provided you baked the cake.<br /><br />Susan -- The books are appropriately named with nice and simple titles.<br /><br />Angela -- I highly recommend starting at the beginning. The tension and excitement kept me reading both books.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71111469457952797012012-01-25T16:05:31.624-08:002012-01-25T16:05:31.624-08:00Haven't heard about these. Thank you for intro...Haven't heard about these. Thank you for introducing me to the series. It sounds like a lot of tension and conflict maintained through the story, which is something I definitely am trying to work on in my writing ;) I almost never start mid-series, so I think I'll take the dive at the beginning, as you suggest. BTW, I love his cover art! Something about it reminds me of Gini Koch's books (and those are some of my favs).Angela McCallisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610798614001745001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35677517089495595572012-01-25T16:03:03.154-08:002012-01-25T16:03:03.154-08:00I did read Breakthrough and will be ordering Openi...I did read Breakthrough and will be ordering Opening soon. Stephen picks great titles for his books.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26186288511513213612012-01-25T15:54:48.698-08:002012-01-25T15:54:48.698-08:00Lee, I know how much you love time travelling and ...Lee, I know how much you love time travelling and parallel dimensions :)DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33701064670006124662012-01-25T14:30:33.325-08:002012-01-25T14:30:33.325-08:00It sounds like a good book. I'll have to check...It sounds like a good book. I'll have to check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15891847113969909982012-01-25T11:24:41.506-08:002012-01-25T11:24:41.506-08:00This sounds like a great plot. I'm not familia...This sounds like a great plot. I'm not familiar with the books but will try to check them out.<br /><br />Congratulations, Stephen. Good luck.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56999391665567606982012-01-25T10:07:26.513-08:002012-01-25T10:07:26.513-08:00Better than getting off a coaster in the middle of...Better than getting off a coaster in the middle of a ride though!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56392135150301310322012-01-25T07:29:45.722-08:002012-01-25T07:29:45.722-08:00Matthew -- I found both of Tremp's books to be...Matthew -- I found both of Tremp's books to be exciting reads.<br /><br />Shelly -- Stephen Tremp is an Indie so do support him. Personally I think a big publisher should snatch this series up.<br /><br />Yvonne -- Don't know what you saw on Stephen's site. It looked fine to me when I looked at it.<br /><br />Teresa -- Thanks!<br /><br />Emily - If you like action and adventure I think you might enjoy this book.<br /><br />Stephen Tremp-- You weren't supposed to see this--What are you doing here? I feel like I've received a review about my review. I'm glad you dealt with the formatting problem. I think I know why it happened but I didn't want to retype the post.<br /><br />Cherie -- Start with <i>Breakthrough</i> and immediately continue through <i>Opening</i>. Fun ride!<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34162584775734726142012-01-25T07:12:59.490-08:002012-01-25T07:12:59.490-08:00Congrats to Stephen for his newest release! I have...Congrats to Stephen for his newest release! I haven't read Breakthrough yet, but I do plan to. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36509395060092314882012-01-25T06:05:15.934-08:002012-01-25T06:05:15.934-08:00Thanks again Lee for the post and review. This is ...Thanks again Lee for the post and review. This is how a review should look! Not thrown together with typos like some reviews I see. You took the time to pen a real winner!<br /><br />And I think I fixed the formatting problem with Blogger on my end for your guest post. Blogger can be tempermental but it looks good right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com