OUR ALLBOOKS REVIEWERS

Current Reviewers:

Shirley Roe, Author, Managing Editor and reviewer.

Lisa Haselton, Allbooks Review, Editor left the corporate world behind
on her fortieth birthday to pursue writing and editing
full-time.  She is a voracious reader and enjoys
historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller,
children's, young adult, nature, humor and
inspirational stories. Through her affiliation with Allbooks, she recently began
reviewing for Midwest Review which distributes
to libraries, corporations and academic sources via an
interactive CD.  She lives in NH.

Emily Jane Hills Orford, Allbooks Review's Speaker and presenter, author and musician:

Emily-Jane Hills Orford’s stories and novels reflect her national pride. Emily-Jane teaches creative writing to young people and regularly gives presentations in local schools and senior’s residences. Her writing accomplishments include articles in the 2005 edition of the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada, as well as several books, Spring (PublishAmerica 2005), and Summer (Baico 2007), Autumn (Baico 2009), Ukulele Yukon (Baico 2006), Letters From Inside: The Notes and Nuggets of Margaret Marsh (Baico 2006), It Happened in Canada (Baico 2007), The Creative Spirit (Baico 2008), Beyond the Ordinary (Baico 2008), Beyond the Ordinary…And More (Baico 2008) and Personal Notes (Moosehide Books 2008).  Emily-Jane’s book, The Whistling Bishop (Baico 2008), was recently named Finalist in the 2009 Indie Book Awards. This award-winning author believes in writing about Canada; but she also believes in writing about extra-ordinary people – the real people who made our country a great nation. The author may be reached by email at: ejomusic@sympatico.ca; or by mail at: 11 Stradwick Ave., Nepean, Ontario K2J 2X3. Or, check her website at: www3.sympatico.ca/mistymo

Wheldon Curzon is a New Zealand writer. His second novel Near A Canal was described as “… easy to read, evocative of its setting and the characters are beautifully drawn … " He is married with two young children and has a passion for new literature, film and sports.

Gregory Saunders, Author- My genre choice is Adventure with a taste of Sci/Fi and a dash of Fantasy; not to mention a healthy bit of Horror. Who knows what path I may step onto next. Raised in New Mexico, I live for my family and the high-country. Husband and father (always), outdoorsman (whenever I get the chance), and writer.  Oh yes, I do have a real J.O.B. with the State of New Mexico where it is my honor to serve as the Executive Deputy Director for the Gaming Control Board. Gambling regulation and government politics provide almost as much adventure as one of my novels. I reside in the city, but my spirit is usually chasing elk and my daydreams dance within the wonderful worlds of fiction. Whether it is with Niloc and the world of Mith-sul-anroth, (Unknown Country Trilogy), or the evil eye of a Zahir, I find life richer with the endless possibilities of the impossible, improbable and incredible.

Published Novels:  Light From A Distant Star, Light Of An Alien Sun, Light Of The Home World and Zahir, a novella of horror. Forthcoming: Heartwood – Winter 2009.

Cheryl Heinrich-Ellis, Web asst. 

Nicole Harris, Montreal Quebec Canada  - College student and aspiring writer. In 2008, Nicole's Remembrance Day essay won the Quebec Provincial best and was sent to Ottawa for the National Essay and Poetry contest.

Donetta Garman

Donetta Garman, Author –  Loves to read! Favorite genres included humor, drama, action, spiritual books, mystery, historical novels, real-life inspiration and some fantasy. 

 Donetta has been published in several regional and local magazines and periodicals.  Ms. Garman’s book Growing Up Ugly (Tate Publishing) has enjoyed national success.  “Growing Up Ugly  is a moving memoir about coming of age and realizing the beauty in this life we are all searching for is within our grasp.”  Please visit my website for more information. http://www.growingupugly.com.

Peter Klein, New York - 

Reuel Amdur, a social worker,  lives in Val-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada. Preferences are politics, religion, social policy, aging, medicine and retirement.

Stuart Anthony Lund, Durham, England -author          Anthony Lund was born in Durham, England. Many years have passed since then, but they haven't managed to get rid of him yet. Anthony has two websites and a third in development, an excessive fiction library of over 1000 books, a handful of cuddly monkeys, five guitars, two Homer Simpsons and a gremlin head on the wall. He is currently working on the second book in his Retold Series and a number of other non-humour projects. Details can be found on Anthony's websites.www.anthonylund.co.uk

www.talesfromthebackside.co.uk

 Margaret Orford is a graduate of the University of Ottawa in Biopharmaceutical Sciences. She is currently working towards her B.Ed. with the intent of teaching science at High School. She is an avid reader and critic and she has edited several book manuscripts.

Jan Whitford, Humor columnist and author-
 Jan Evan Whitford writes fiction and pitches it as equal parts mystery, romance, and humor. He has served time as a newspaper humor columnist and some of his short stuff has been published in various magazines and newspapers. His first mystery, Mystic Island, features environmental cop Nikki O’Connor and was released by Hilliard & Harris Publishing in June of 2005. Mystic Fear, the second in the Nikki O’Connor series, is now in the publication process—soon to be released. Jan and his wife split their time between New England and the Florida panhandle. For more than you probably ever wanted to know about him and his books, please check out his website at: http://www.janwhitford.com

 John Helman was born and grew up in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania. As an adult John spent a few years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in places as diverse as California, Texas, and Berlin, Germany. The biggest event of his life (other than the births of his children) was to actually be stationed in Berlin and seeing the opening and subsequent destruction of the Berlin Wall. John has studied the Russian, German, and French languages as well as a great deal about human nature and history and has degrees in Anthropology and International Relations. He is also the author of 'Episodes and Interludes' published by PublishAmerica.

J. Blackmore, Mississauga, Ontario Canada

J. Blackmore is a bookseller, editor, and writer working out of Mississauga, Ontario. She is a complete book addict, forced to share a very small living space with approximately one thousand books. She has eclectic reading tastes, ranging from history and science to romance and erotica.

Bob Medak, Allbooks Review Blog specialist

R.J. Medak, avid reader of all genres lives in Kansas. After working in the Telecommunications industry for over thirty-seven years, he is retired. R.J. is a freelance writer, and facilitates writing courses at Writers' Village University. He completed the course, Essential Skills for Proofreaders, offered online by Editorial Courses. R.J. created a course for writers, Procrastination:  The Writer's Nemesis. He also has written over 300 web content blog posts, and has successfully won bids for freelance writing assignments. He has a web site for his freelance writing business (http://www.stormywriter.com). R.J. has numerous blogs that he keeps up. One is for kids and their parents about animals. The blog also has safe website for kids. It can be found at: http://kidsandaniamls.wordpress.com. 

Author/Poet/Book Reviewer/Editor/Freelance Writer
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Lea Schizas, reviewer and editor

Lea Schizas is an award-winning author and editor, founder of the Muse Online Writers Conference, Apollo's Lyre, and the MuseItUp Club. She currently edits for several publishing houses and runs numerous writers groups and blogs. She reads almost any book, but prefers middle grade fiction to Young Adult, dark fiction - anything with vampires and werewolves - mysteries/suspense thrillers. Lea will also be doing some editing work for Allbooks Review.
http://www.leaschizas.com

 Nancy Morris,  is a graduate of the University of Toronto English department. She works as an editorial asst. for a scientific journal  and in her spare time enjoys being with her precious children. Nancy is an excellent editor and is assisting many of our authors with their work. She is the inspirational designer for book covers, The Whittaker Family Reunion and Return to Whittakerville.

 Elaine Fuhr- Elaine was  born and raised in the wonderful Canadian province of Alberta.  She has one daughter, who is now a mother herself.  Elaine attended the University of Alberta, graduating with a Bachelor of Education Elementary major, and Special Needs and Literature (language arts) minors.  Teaching has become a passion and she enjoys working with both children and adults.  Reading is also a passion, along with spending time with her granddaughter, gardening, walking and just being with people. 

Haley Hodge-  Haley represents the Children's Market demographic. At age 17, she is an avid reader and enjoys reviewing children's/young adult books. Haley is an honor student and has achieved great academic success. We value her opinion.

DAN WHITMAN OF DW GREAT BOOKS.www.dwgreatbooks.bravehost.com    Dan will be reviewing for Allbooks Reviews on occasion. Likes reading humor, environmental issues, mystery and intrigue. Dan works with environmental action groups in North and South America and is an active, dedicated participant in saving the Earth.

Wendy Thomas

Wendy is a freelance writer who writes features and columns for the Nashua Telegraph and various other publications. She loves reviewing and likes business, mystery, travel, fiction, self help and horror. She lives in New Hampshire.

Cecilia Lee

Cecilia lives in Toronto, Canada. She is a gifted young student who has already had her stories published in Beyond Ordinary. She loves to read and writes excellent, well rounded reviews.

Kirsten Bussiere

Kirsten Ashley Bussière; a proud Canadian born in Ottawa, Ontario. She spends much of her time writing a large amount of poetry and other types of literature. Often times you may find Kirsten with a notebook tucked beneath her arm so that no thought will be lost throughout the duration of the day. Her family contains a long line of published or prolific poets, including her great great Grandfather, Uncle and Grandmother. Her great great Grandfathers works were unfortunately destroyed during The Troubles in Ireland, where all the books were burned. Kirsten also enjoys reading a variety of book, her favorite genres being; fantasy, adventure, historical fiction, science fiction and poetry. She herself has published two poems in a book entitled Beyond the Ordinary… and More (Baico, 2008). Kirsten hopes to follow her family’s poetic example and increase that number.

Iris Park

Boyu Huang  Boyu Huang has always loved to write and create fiction with everyday characters. She is proud of her culture and represents it in her work. A regular reviewier, she spends her free time reading and writing. Boyu currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario with her parents and brother.

Alison Griffith

Gregg Haugland

Terence P. Ward

Terence P Ward is a freelance writer specializing in business writing including business planning, annual reports, web content and blogging.  His recreational reading tends toward the fantastic, such as the classic Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and works by David Eddings and Morgan Llewellyn.  His business writing website is www.terencepward.com.

Cindy Taylor –

Cindy was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario but moved north to Dundalk to enjoy the benefits of raising a family in rural Ontario, Canada, away from the rat race.   She is happily married with two children and has worked full-time as a legal assistant for over 20 years.  Cindy is addicted to anything and everything electronic, but her first love will always be losing herself in a great book.  In fact she had to get her husband to build her 36 feet of bookshelves to house her large collection.  She also enjoys genealogy and photography.

Barbara Watkins

Barbara is an author from Southeast Missouri. Her central genre includes, but is not limited to, Paranormal/Thrillers.’ She has two novellas in publication Behind the Red Door and Thorns of an Innocent Soul, a collection of short stories entitled Nightmares & Daydreams, and all are available to order through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and other retailers. She recently finished her first full-length novel entitled Hollowing Screams. For more info on this author or her books please visit, www.barbarawatkins.net 

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