I have to say I was very entertained … I would not have thought a book that helps you to understand the equestrian “how to’s” would be interesting. – LibraryThing Early Reviewer
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“Very entertained…” – LibraryThing Early Review
April 17th, 2011 · Book Reviews: The Golden Spark, media, Readers' Comments
“… appropriate for almost all ages of readership.”
April 5th, 2011 · Book Reviews: The Golden Spark, media
I like John Royce’s writing because he manages to write historical fiction that includes not only good historical details, but also details about the history of domestic horses and the evolution of horse riding.” – LibraryThing Early Review for The Golden Spark
[Read more →]LibraryThing’s Early Reviewers: “Recommended … but not for very young or sensitive readers”
March 26th, 2011 · Book Reviews: The Golden Spark, media
“Going into the book with very limited horse knowledge, I feel that I learned quite a bit about horses, and have gained a greater appreciation for their place in history. I enjoyed reading about how the horses were cared for on the Spaniard ships, the techniques used to train them in 17th century Europe, and what a fox hunt would actually be like.” – LibraryThing Early Reviewer
[Read more →]Second salvo in an excellent Young Adult series for horse afficionados
March 21st, 2011 · Book Reviews: The Golden Spark, media, Top Reviews for "The Golden Spark"
Let me state at the outset that this is a rip-snorting tale and an overall fun read. The author is very proficient in his craft and there is little to quibble about the structure, pace, language, and overall writing of this book. I continue to be impressed with the quality of the writing and rhetoric. – Kilgore Gagarin, Amazon Vine Voice
[Read more →]The Golden Spark selected for LibraryThing Early Reviewer Program
March 1st, 2011 · Awards & Honors for "The Golden Spark"
The Golden Spark by John Allen Royce has been chosen to participate in the LibraryThing Early Reviewer Program.
“Excellent opening salvo in a new YA series”
October 25th, 2010 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
“I found myself continually impressed with the quality of the writing. Rhetorically, this is a well written, well edited book.” – book review of Eclipsed by Shadow
[Read more →]“Eclipsed by Shadow” featured in US Review of Books
January 19th, 2010 · Press Releases: Eclipsed by Shadow
“The action and thrills of the story are subtly interspersed with colorfully drawn history lessons perfect for engaging readers, and the writing delivers such elegant turns of phrase as to keep teens and adults intrigued.” – From review of Eclipsed by Shadow by Emily Hinton for The US Review of Books.
[Read more →]US Review of Books: “Thrilling and intelligent fantasy”
January 5th, 2010 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
“The action and thrills of the story are subtly interspersed with colorfully drawn history lessons perfect for engaging readers, and the writing delivers such elegant turns of phrase as to keep teens and adults intrigued.” ~ Emily Hinton, US Review of Books
[Read more →]“One of those works you will remember forever…” – Reader Views Literary Awards
December 6th, 2009 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
“What a wonderful way to get factual history into a great readable fiction novel…” ~ Danelle Drake, Reader Views Literary Awards
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“The Golden Spark” – My kids and I LOVED this book!
May 12th, 2011 · Book Reviews: The Golden Spark, media, Readers' Comments, Top Reviews for "The Golden Spark"
My kids and I LOVED this book! It brings history to life and we sat on the edge of our seats while we read this book. – LibraryThing Early Reviewer for “The Golden Spark”
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