5 star review of Reif's Return (Amazon UK)

 For some reason, some reviews and ratings don't move across the whole of Amazon, so I have to keep on the look out for new reviews and ratings. Yesterday a 5 star review appeared on Amazon.co.uk from my old regular reader, Frank Clark. Thank you for the review!

Looking at it, the review seems to invite other readers to try out the whole series of books, which can only be a good thing (as I always say!).

So... try it out! Ask a friend! Stop a stranger! Humanity H2O IS the future, the now, the past!

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More sales of Reif's Return!

 Yes, yesterday and this morning... more sales of Reif's Return! This can only mean good things! THANK YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE! (Really, no idea, I wish I could find out exactly who has a copy!)

This is such a boost for me, I'm writing the new book and I need all the help I can get! A sale goes a long way.

Now, didn't I say something about looking at my old 2013 points about 'good' literature? Maybe I'll write a short essay about it, but I think I can post the main things here...

What is 'Good' Literature? 2013 (New thoughts in brackets)

1. It has a plot with conflicts, symbols for readers to recognise and POV/s of character/s to follow.

(Every story, book, film, TV series HAS a basic order - setting / conflict / development / finale. If a book doesn't have these, then it is not 'balanced'. It also must have some 'substance' inside and also a thought process which the reader can follow)

2. It is not formulaic, a set pattern given by the writer in other works. 

('Formulaic' means you can guess what the writer will do next, ie. Stephen King, OR you can replace names and places to create any other book they have ever written, ie. Dan Brown)

3. It must have some message, purpose and/or 'good' feeling the reader can take away from the experience.

(The only thing to add here is that the 'take away' doesn't have to be just a 'good' feeling, but ANY feeling at all, that the work has 'shaken up' the reader—without using obscenities and violence ie. rape scenes)

4. Characters and features should be based on the writer's experience, perhaps not as a single entity, and not some stereotype.

(I would say that the MAIN characters and features should be based somehow on the writer's experience, as when we move along in real life, we briefly meet those characters and features which LOOK like stereotypes on the surface, but if we had more time, they, of course, wouldn't be.)

5. It must be appreciated by someone, by readers, groups or expert bodies.

(Appreciated by readers who have reached a certain awareness in their life. So many readers and groups suffer from the 'sheep mentality' and 'conditioning' from society. Expert groups suffer from their own corruption within their industry and themselves.)

 And 'trash' sci-fi? Most, using the points in (brackets), score anything from 1 to 3, maybe 4, perhaps, the better writers. If I remember correctly, Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code failed on almost all 5 elements of the 'good' literature definition BUT I did say it was probably one of the greatest examples of  'popular' fiction, finidng the right style and level to please a large number of readers. 

And is Humanity H2O 'good' literature? Yes. it scores 5 out of 5, of course!

Humanity H2O! Join the future (the now)...

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And another! And another! (Good Literature)

Yesterday, a Radnoti X sale... THANK YOU! ...and this morning, a Farkas Alpha sale...THANK YOU! Well, that was a pleasant surprise! And so, this is how it sits at the moment (Amazon.com)...

Really, Humanity H2O has been the biggest success for myself connected to this writing market. And that success comes from its readers. Readers are the kings and queens in the world of literature. Whatever they say, goes. It doesn't matter whether the writer believes they have a masterpiece on their hands, it all depends on the readers, their thoughts, opinions, expectations. If, of course, you can sway these things with multi-million dollar advertising campaigns and interviews/reviews in all the right places, you're gonna be successful. I think Dan Brown is a genius hack because although IMHO his writing is [censored] his marketing can't be beat. I have some of his books. I wrote a thesis on 'The DaVinci Code' way back in 2013. 

I created a 'checklist' in this thesis as to whether something can be classed as 'good' literature or not. What do you think?

...this collection of data can be used to analyse and compare any piece of writing from any author from any corner of the globe on a common base, without prejudice or discrimination of any kind. With this list of features, literary work can be compared equally.

Firstly, it can be seen that a literary work of merit must have a collection of elements such as a plot which includes conflicts, the use of known symbols for the reader, and a/many point/s of view to show the story through the eyes of a character/characters. Secondly, the written story should not be formulaic, following some set pattern laid down before in previous works by the same/other author.

Thirdly, there must be some meaning and purpose written under any entertainment features within the literary work, and so there must be something ‘special’ for the reader to take away with them after the reading experience which may/may not effect the life of the reader. If that ‘special’ something is merely the feeling of enjoyment, then perhaps this is enough, to give the reader a positive effect which influences their future actions.

Fourthly, there is mention that the characters and features of the literary work should be based on any experiences and real people from the author’s life, perhaps not as a singular entity, but, for example, as a mixture of people to create one character. The characters and features should not be based on a stereotype or ideal held by any specific group, such as a religious or nationalist group, ie. not be dogmatic or merely ‘art for art’s sake’. There should be something real within the pages of a ‘good’ piece of literature which the reader can believe. 

Lastly, the literary work must be appreciated in some way, by readers, groups, or expert bodies and institutes of literature. There will always be critics of any form of art, but so long as there is someone who recognises the literary work as ‘good’, there is a chance that it is actually ‘good’. 

Looking at this list (from 2013),  there are a few things I would change now to be more specific or accurate due to the things I've learnt since (see tomorrow's post). Any guesses? 

So, Humanity H2O... is it 'good' literature? I'll analyse these points tomorrow.

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Another sale! Farkas Alpha! (Humanity H2O)

 ...and... a sale of Farkas Alpha! THANK YOU whoever you are! It's gone a little quiet on all fronts again, but there you go, suddenly, from out of nowhere, a sale, without promotion, without pushing anyone... I just hope it continues.

And the 'fight to write' Under the Shade of the Sun is also continuing. I know what I'd like to write, it's just HOW can I get it on the page?

Anyway, while you're waiting, recommend to a friend Humanity H2O! Learn all you can of Bohatch, because he's coming! If the success goes on, I'll write more little stories about his days in the military.

Humanity H2O!

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5 star + 4 star for Gubacsi Dulu - 65th + 66th rating!

Coming fast today... another two fantastic ratings for Gubacsi Dulu! A 4 star rating, THANK YOU!... and then a 5 star rating! THANK YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE! You keep me writing, you know that... (yes, you are culprit!) The last 5 ratings for GD... 5,5,5,4,5! Oh my!

I was able to get moving again on the new book, with these new ratings to spur me on! And it's so invigorating to watch the character come to life... I just wanna share what I have so far... but I can't because it might change before I finish!

So I have to wait... well, write and write... and dream...

My dream is for Humanity H2O to be a BIG success. It's been a success for me, such a big one personally, but when someone asks me "Hey, so how many have you sold?" the best I can say is "More than ever before!"

Humanity H2O! Recommend it to those you know, those you love and those you care about.

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5 star for Gubacsi Dulu - 64th rating!

I'd like to thank someone for reading Radnoti X on KENP :-) ....any chance of a review? (a good one?) AND for the latest rating on Gubacsi Dulu... a 5 star! THANK YOU whoever you are! Still stuck at 3.7 but now with 40% 5 stars! Yes!

As I said before, it seems the book is moving towards its audience, which is excellent! I'd rather people read the books and enjoyed them than have some allergic reaction to them due to their own prejudices, expectations and narrow-mindedness.

'Under the Shade of the Sun' is slowly coming along, I had a little 'hiccup' this week, trying to work out a few problems in the plot, but I think I have them sorted now.

And as I always say...

Humanity H2O! So, you think it's just fiction, huh?

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Or get the whole set in ONE!

https://www.amazon.com/Humanity-H2O-4-books-1-ebook/dp/B08SQZZC35

Pre-Order! Humanity H2O all in one ebook!

 Yes, I finally put the WHOLE story all together in one, and it's ready for Pre-Order. If you know anyone who hasn't read the Humanity H2O series yet, then this is the place you should send them, the story in total! 

https://www.amazon.com/Humanity-H2O-4-books-1-ebook/dp/B08SQZZC35

If, of course, you know someone who is still missing a part or two, then please send them over here. The price is staying the same for the while! ...trying to write this new book of mine!

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