I'm a dreamer, a writer, a producer, a DJ and many other things that keep me entertained whilst I experience this journey called life. I have risen to great heights and felt isolated in the process, it seems being grounded is far more beneficial when it comes to solving life's problems. Live simply so others may simply live. Be creative and send a message that will change the way people think and reconnect them with their purpose. Magic happens, but you have to become a magician first, so use your imagination, it's a powerful tool when it comes to manifesting your dreams into reality. Prayers to those who need it most and love to all!
Laura Hoopes takes you along as she tries to enter science in the 1960's in the post-Sputnik science education frenzy, only to find doors closed to women. She persists, makes a career of molecular gerontology and insists on making space for marriage and children in her life. This inspiring read says, "Yes, you can," to women who have dreams of their own.
Whilst visiting America back in 1998 I returned to Australia with the idea for "MARTIN" implanted firmly in my head.
<h5 style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1em;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(137,137,137);line-height:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">MARTIN<span class="customerReviewTitle"> is released! Share the terror!!</span> </h5> <div class="rating" style="margin:6px 0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"> <div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span></div> </div> <p><span class="user-info" style="color:rgb(137,137,137);margin:2px 0px 10px;font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;">by Bookatchoo</span></p> <p class="content" style="margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;color:rgb(137,137,137);font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;height:auto;">I love a complex, character- driven thriller: and that's exactly what I experienced with MARTIN.<br /> I won't share too much, but I dare you to take MARTIN's journey of ever-present danger. I was so impressed with the pace of this short story. I had to know what was going to happen!!<br /> You'll definitely have an emotional response to this story. I was made to really confront the truth about ourselves and our future.<br /><br /> </p> <h5 style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1em;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(137,137,137);line-height:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="customerReviewTitle">An emotional roller coaster</span> </h5> <div class="rating" style="margin:6px 0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"> <div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span><span class="rating-star" style="float:left;width:11px;height:11px;margin-right:2px;background:url(https://s.mzstatic.com/htmlresources/77b3/web-storefront/images/rating_star.png) no-repeat 0px 0px;"> </span></div> </div> <p><span class="user-info" style="color:rgb(137,137,137);margin:2px 0px 10px;font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;">by shellglow</span></p> <p class="content" style="margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;color:rgb(137,137,137);font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;height:auto;">I never planned to read 'MARTIN' from cover to cover all in one night, but it was just that captivating! I found it impossible to put it down. The story was written very well, and it was clear the author had done their research. I felt a huge range of emotions whilst following the main character's storyline and I am looking forward to Mark Saltzers next book! Pour a glass of wine, dim the lights, kick your feet up and start reading.... trust me, before you know it, it will be 7:00 AM and you will be wondering if he can hurry up and write the next one already!</p> <p class="content" style="margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;color:rgb(137,137,137);font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;height:auto;"><strong style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;">Review by:</strong><span style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"> </span><a href="https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/terminalspleen" style="color:rgb(65,129,195);font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;">terminalspleen </a><span style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;">on Jan. 22, 2015 : </span><span style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"> </span><br style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;" /><span style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;">I must say that i wasn't a huge fan of this book the first time i read it. I thought it was an interesting premise, with quality writing, that is easy to understand. But the ending had me a bit confused, </span><br style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;" /><span style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;">not one to leave questions unanswered i decided to read the book a second time.</span></p> <p class="content" style="margin:0px 0px 18px;padding:0px;color:rgb(137,137,137);font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;height:auto;"><br style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;" /><span style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;">Once you read it a second time though, WOW, the author leaves perfect breadcrumbs throughout the book, which leads to an explosive and unexpected ending which i won't spoil here.</span><br style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;" /><span style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;">Great read, Great price 4 1/2 Stars</span></p>