Check out NewWest
Darn it, I hope this link doesn't now seem tainted! I've been meaning for a few weeks to cite the reinvigorated Books section of www.newwest,net. During a time when so many newspapers are cutting down on book coverage, Jenny Shank has taken over editing this online resource, and managed to make it rather provocative.
In two recent cases -- a consideration of the new Sherman Alexie novel, and a review of some western short stories -- I even felt compelled to add my voice to the comment section.
But the Law of Threes suggested that I should wait for one more great example of what Jenny was doing with the site. And now the third example I cite is the one that's going to seem self-serving.
It's a great review: knowledgeable, specific, creative. . . as one friend of mine said, "She actually read the book!" Another said, "It makes me want to read The Cowboy Girl all over again."
So I'm not urging you to visit NewWest Books because the reviewer liked my book. I'm urging you to visit because the reviewer is in many ways proving herself thoughtful, energetic, independent, and wise.
I'm always interested in feedback, via info at johnclaytonbooks dot com
In two recent cases -- a consideration of the new Sherman Alexie novel, and a review of some western short stories -- I even felt compelled to add my voice to the comment section.
But the Law of Threes suggested that I should wait for one more great example of what Jenny was doing with the site. And now the third example I cite is the one that's going to seem self-serving.
It's a great review: knowledgeable, specific, creative. . . as one friend of mine said, "She actually read the book!" Another said, "It makes me want to read The Cowboy Girl all over again."
So I'm not urging you to visit NewWest Books because the reviewer liked my book. I'm urging you to visit because the reviewer is in many ways proving herself thoughtful, energetic, independent, and wise.
I'm always interested in feedback, via info at johnclaytonbooks dot com
