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Goodreads Giveaway! Win “Eva,” Diane’s new novel

June 23, 2023 Diane Solomon 1 Comment

Enter the Goodreads Giveaway to win Diane’s new novel, “Eva”

Release date: Jul 15, 2023

100 ebooks will be won of Diane’s new romantic suspense novel, “Eva.” A love story with a supernatural twist…

A novel full of heart, suspense, romance, and inspiration. For readers who love thoughtful women’s fiction from Barbara Delinsky, Kristin Hannah, or Patti Callahan Henry, or authors of magical realism such as Sarah Addison Allen, Menna van Praag, or Emily Colin.

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Eva possesses a unique and powerful gift. But is it a curse?

Best-Selling Author Review: “I was captivated by Eva’s story and riveted to the end. Diane is a beautiful writer who has captured the essence of Eva’s unearthing of her true self. A story that is timeless. Bravo!” FROM: Laurie Seymour, M.A., twice #1 international best-selling author, host of Wisdom Talk Radio, Exec Coach, Founder/CEO of The Baca Institute.

Beta Reader review: “This book grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go!”

~ For readers who enjoy Sarah Addison Allen, Emily Colin, Barbara Delinsky, or Kristin Hannah.

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Book Reviews, Books, Diane Solomon author, Mark Carey, Mark Carey Author, Middle grade books, Uncategorized

Top 1% Reviewer on Goodreads give The Twain 5 stars!

August 4, 2020 Diane Solomon Leave a comment

Top 1% Goodreads reviewer gives a wonderful 5-star review of “The Ravenstone: The Twain,” (part 2 of our Ravenstone series).

REVIEW: “Younger readers, this one’s for you! (But don’t be surprised if the rest of the family wants to read it, too!)

Diane Solomon and Mark Carey have teamed up to pen another middlegrade fantasy that will rocket readers into the world of time travel, evil villains and a desperate attempt by twins Aidan and Nadia to keep their mother safe. Armed with a magical stone and their own special powers, these two young heroes must depend on each other through danger, adventure and slipping in and out of different eras, all while not changing the future a little too much, all while risking being trapped in the past with no way to get home.

THE RAVENSTONE: PART 2: THE TWAIN is written for younger readers to enjoy, understand and relate to, because, really, just how cool would it be to travel through time? Fuel for the imagination created in a rapid-fire pace without getting bogged down in too many details, positive role models, dilemmas to solve and even some socially conscious topics to wrestle with, delightful reading for the entire family to share and discuss!

I received a complimentary copy from Diane Solomon! This is my honest and voluntary review.”

Many thanks to lovely Dianne Bylo!

Dianne’s website/blog: https://tometender.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-ravenstone-part-2-twain-by-diane.html

Dianne’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TomeTender

The Ravenstone: The Twain is available from Amazon, promotional price of 99c for the eBook! AMAZON LINK

Book Reviews, Books, Diane Solomon author, Mark Carey, Mark Carey Author, Uncategorized

Another great review for “The Twain!”

July 11, 2020 Diane Solomon Leave a comment

Another wonderful review for “The Ravenstone Part 2: The Twain.”

We are so thrilled! Such a wonderful review on Amazon.

5 STARS: “What a great story!

“I was hooked from the first page and had a hard time stepping away as I followed the continuing adventures of Aiden and Nadia from present day England into past and future New York, and times and places unknown. The underlying goodness of the main characters and their determination to use their brains and gifts to create a better world is so refreshing in contrast to the often disappointing trends in today’s world.

In “The Twain”, the story of the Ravenstone continues and grows from the seeds planted in “The Secret of Ninham Mountain”, the first book of the Ravenstone series. Rarely does a sequel live up to the excitement and satisfaction experienced in the origin story, but “The Twain” does just that, and more.

While this book stands on it’s own, I recommend reading it’s prequel. In fact, I’m sure you will be itching to read it if you haven’t already. And if you have read it, then like me, you will be pulling it off the bookshelf to re-read just to remain in the world of the Ravenstone for a bit longer.

There are clearly more adventures to be had and I will be looking forward to what’s next in the lives of Nadia and Aidan.”

Book Reviews, Books, Diane Solomon author, Mark Carey, Mark Carey Author, Middle grade books

Great review for The Ravenstone Part 2: The Twain

July 9, 2020 Diane Solomon Leave a comment

Such a great review tonight on Amazon for our newly published sequel to The Ravenstone. Part 2: The Twain

Amazon

The Ravenstone Part 2: The Twain, by Diane Solomon and Mark Carey

5 STARS Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020 Verified Purchase

“What a fantastic read! I bought a few copies for family members, as youngsters in our family loved the first book in this series, “The Ravenstone: The Secret of Ninham Mountain.” I read it over the last couple of days myself and was completely hooked. It was hard to put down. It was a perfect escape from our stressful world right now. It’s fast paced, suspenseful, full of mystery and adventure for the twins, Nadia and Aidan, who must complete a seemingly impossible mission. Can’t spoil the story, but suffice it to say the ending is fabulous! If you haven’t read the first book, do read that first, it adds to much to the understanding of this one. Enjoy!”

Book Reviews, Books, Diane Solomon author, Mark Carey, Mark Carey Author, Middle grade books

The Ravenstone Part 2 is published! “The Twain”

July 7, 2020 Diane Solomon Leave a comment

The Ravenstone Part 2: The Twain is published!

The eBook is 99c on promotion for the next two weeks.

AMAZON TO PURCHASE: https://www.amazon.com/Ravenstone-Twain-Diane-Solomon-ebook/dp/B08CG7MV4F

Middle school/Young adult fantasy novel series about 13-yer-old time-travelling twins

A little about the book:

In the much anticipated sequel to The Ravenstone: The Secret of Ninham Mountain, Aidan and Nadia experience a terrifyingly real vision of a massive earthquake which threatens their mother’s life. The mission to save her grows in scope as they investigate, and their subsequent trips across time and space force them to face unimaginable dangers. They must rely on their growing skills plus all the powerful magic of the Ravenstone in their urgent need to stop the disaster facing the earth. Will they succeed? And at what cost?

REVIEW: “Solomon and Carey’s imaginative storytelling sweeps you into a fascinating tale of mystery and adventure. Young twins Nadia and Aidan stumble upon an ancient power that could help their family in the future, or trap them in the past forever. Highly recommended!” ~ Linda Zimmermann, successful author of 30 books about the paranormal and mysterious stone sites.

Book Reviews, Books, Diane Solomon author

Chick Lit Central features “88 Guys for Coffee”!

September 10, 2017 Diane Solomon Leave a comment

Our funny but tender women’s fiction novel, “88 Guys for Coffee,” is featured on Chick Lit Central! So great…

They say:

“Contemporary chick lit at its best, 88 Guys for Coffee is hilarious and heartbreaking, soul-searching and spiritual, loosely based on the five-year online dating saga the author endured before meeting her husband on Match.”

Thanks Chick Lit Central!

http://www.chicklitcentral.com/p/book-shelf.html

AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/88-Guys-Coffee-Diane-So…/…/0990709477

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Terrific reviews for “88 Guys for Coffee”

August 3, 2017 Diane Solomon Leave a comment

I am so pleased that people seem to be enjoying “88 Guys for Coffee.” It is great that they take the time to leave reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, so authors know how we are doing!

REVIEWS for “88 Guys for Coffee”

Many thanks to Stacie Allen, who was a winner in our recent Goodreads Giveaway.

Read, laugh, then repeat.

ByStacie Allen on August 1, 2017

Format: Paperback

What a GREAT book! I loved every page. I won the book in a Goodreads giveaway and was SO happy to be introduced to this great author. I’ll definitely add her to my favorites! I loved the title, the ending, and everything in-between! Easy to read (but hard to put down)… The title, description and other reviews give you lots, so I won’t repeat it all, but I will repeat — READ THIS, you won’t be disappointed!

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Also a few days before this, Mary Latela wrote a nice review, and thanks to her as well!

On-line Dates and the People who Love Them.

By Mary E. Latela on July 26, 2017

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

Imagine that the love of your life has “moved on.” Imagine spending five years trying to find a good man – online! 88 Guys for Coffee is a funny, sad, all too real journey, and Laura is the character who won’t give up. She never changes her profile, yet she meets all kinds of guys, just for coffee.

Her true goal is to find a soulmate to come into her life and heal the loss of Kurt. She quickly analyzes the profile, deciding whether to send a wink or an email. The initial phone call is essential. If all looks well, there will be coffee. Laura’s best friend is Francesca, who appears from time to time, almost a guardian angel. Then there’s Hank, her friend. This is a book for people who seek love, who want to know what the on-line dating scene is like, or who eagerly read to see whether Laura finds a soulmate. Ms. Solomon knows Connecticut very well and it would be great to know more about her character, Laura. Diane L. Solomon tells a very good story, and I look forward to more stories from this new author.