The Golden Spark by John Allen Royce has been named an Independent Publisher Highlighted Title for August 2011. (see online) The Independent Publisher (IP) Highlighted Title designation honors newly-published books exhibiting superior levels of creativity, originality, and high standards of design and production quality. The honor is awarded each month to the top new US [...]
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“The Golden Spark” named Independent Publisher Highlighted Title
August 26th, 2011 · Awards & Honors for "The Golden Spark"
“… a mix between Harry Potter, the Lord of the Rings and the Time Machine.”
June 7th, 2011 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
I was very impressed by this book, reading it in only two nights. The author, John Royce, has beautifully written a wonderful epic that combines fantasy with history, a mix between Harry Potter, the Lord of the Rings and The Time Machine. ~ Eclipsed by Shadow review by Billy Burgess (Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer)
[Read more →]“Very entertained…” – LibraryThing Early Review
April 17th, 2011 · Book Reviews: The Golden Spark, media, Readers' Comments
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
[Read more →]“… 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.
“A fun and engrossing story that has just begun…”
January 12th, 2011 · Book Reviews: Eclipsed by Shadow, media, Top Reviews for "Eclipsed by Shadow"
History, fantasy, myth, adventure and proper equine care all shine brightly in this first book in the trilogy. Royce weaves all of these elements together beautifully and young readers probably won’t even notice that they are learning about history and horse care while on this great ride back through time. ~ Julie Dees, One Book Shy of a Full Shelf
[Read more →]“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
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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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