BBDD BOOK REVIEW: Unsavory Delicacies by Russell Brooks

As a member of a Writers group on Facebook, I am exposed to many authors/books, often new (or soon to be) released publications or epubs.

I recently read Russell Brooks' UNSAVORY DELICACIES, and would like to share my review with you! Russell is also the author of Pandora's Succession. Check him out!

UNSAVORY DELICACIES by Russell Brooks contains three short suspense stories. 

If a short life does lead one to have dessert first, then Crème Brûlée is most certainly the most delicious place to start. This tale of intrique has more twists than gemelli. Perfectly crusty and cold (in all the right places), it left me craving more. 

To The Last Bite is definitely a savory read, and should cause a pause to anyone who might be inclined to rendor public criticism without considering the consequences. 

Shashlyk and Morozhenoe, while not my first choice of consumption, smartly tied back to Crème Brûlée. Perhaps I was lost in translation for the final course, but as this easy, 25-page read was wholy filling, I recommend reading UNSAVORY DELICACIES. Just don't read it during your lunch hour.

Russell's books are available on Amazon Kindle Store, Barnes and Noble PubIt Store, Smashwords, XinXii, or on Russell's Website.

I hope you check back in from time to time-there will be more reviews--hopefully you will find a new favorite author among them!

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Never Tethered

It's certainly no secret I'm a Kaniac - and proud of it. Kaniacs, for those who don't know, are diehard fans of the band Kane. The first weekend in February, Christian Kane and the band were in North Carolina for two concerts--and it was OUTSTANDING. I'm Still Comin' Down, as a matter of fact. Any true-blue Kaniac knows what I'm talking about. One concert is awesome. Two is...euphoric!

My prized birthday gift of a VIP Meet and Greet with Christian presented me the opportunity to meet Mr. Kane. (Check his website for more info on the VIP M&G. There may still be some available-depending on when you read this.) Once he returns to filming Leverage on TNT, I'm sure concerts in the southeast won't be an option.

I just have to say that Christian seems such a warm and giving person--the two times I've had the pleasure of being personally in his company, he has completely blown my mind by being so genuine and attentive to whomever he is with at that moment. I'll be happy to post about my weekend later in more detail, as has been requested by my new Kaniac friend Sherry. In the meantime, I've been working on writing Whirlwind Love (manuscript for a novel) this past year, which I had hoped to pitch to the inspiring Mr. Kane. That didn't actually happen in the minute that I had his attention. I'm hoping he still has my package and will consider it. If you get the chance, how about tweet him @ChristianKane01 and tell him to take a good look at #WhirlwindLove ... he'll probably not have a clue what you're talking about, but I can tell you this is a love story I've been working on for the last year, inspired by the Christian Kane - Kane Acoustic: Live In London CD. I'll be posting some information about the story later, but...

As I have enjoyed listening to the band this past weekend, and of course, being a professional photographer, I just HAD to shoot...and shoot...and shoot. I've been having a blast posting my photos for fellow Kaniacs (and soon-to-be Kaniacs - if you don't know this band...gas up, buckle up and Let's take a Drive! It's a hell of a ride!) Just, please, remember the House Rules! Photos are also posted on my Facebook page or my Beams by DiDi Flickr stream.

To Christian, Steve, Ryan, Will and Jason: Thanks for an amazing weekend! I hope I have the opportunity to do that again! Special note to Frogger: thanks for the all your effort-while you tried to hide it-there were times when it showed. I will always remember that you put it all aside for us. :DD

Playing with words...

Can you see this?

After a short time, the man picked up his guitar and began tuning it. He was a handsome man with a fit, thin frame. As he fingered the guitar, his expression seemed distant and focused. The roadie turned guitarist, with a confident, cocky stage presence. As he began to pick a tune on the acoustic guitar, Libby became mesmerized at the detailed licks, cords and speed of his agile fingers. After a moment of warming up and tweaking the pitch, the man began to play a song, ripping through strings with the same amazing speed and agility. The expression on his face was almost angelic as he delved into the depths of the melody.

Recovering from the awe and distinction of the guitarist, Libby raised her camera and fired. Each click zooming from full body, three-quarter, and finally headshot. As she zoomed to his face, she lowered the camera. The aura around this man's face was breathtaking as he continued to delve deeper into the melody. The room disappeared into the notes. Libby was equally caught up in the site and sounds. The amazing acoustic melody enveloped her as she watched the man's expression fade from mystical to present, Libby remembered the camera again and fired a few more shots of his face before reality returned. 

...excerpt from Whirlwind Love by...me!

South Carolina Screen Writers Group

I'm moving forward--come on along! 


I want to write screenplays and to find kindred spirits for the journey, I've created a new South Carolina Screenwriters group. If you live in SC and want to join in, please signup and let's get this party started! 


Dates and times for meetings will be decided upon. Philip Rowe has agreed to allow us to meet at the US#1 Flea Market Bookstore/Coffeeshop at 3500 Augusta Road in West Columbia, SC. 

Christian Kane - "The House Rules"

Christian Kane - "The House Rules": Checkout the new Video by Christian Kane!

The wait is over! The new Christian Kane video, "The House Rules," directed by none other than Academy Award Winner Timothy Hutton is out! CMT.com has hosted 8 new videos all weekend, with a competition for top spot in the balance, there's a callout for all Kaniacs to launch their votes, comments and tweets to push Kane to the top of the list. Currently hovering at number two, that's just not the place a true Kaniac wants to see Christian: we all know he can't belong in second place! So, with an all-out battle to close the deal and put "The House Rules" on top. Kaniacs...step it up!