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jmadigan

jmadigan

I am an I/O Psychologist, writer, father, husband, video gamer, armature photographer, and appreciator of llamas who lives in an undisclosed location in the Midwest United States. I also lived in San Diego and Orange County, California for several years. See my personal blog at http://www.jmadigan.net
  • OK, USA
  • member since July 12 2007

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  • Max D

    Max D says

    Try God of the Dead (www.GodoftheDeadNovel.com )

    "Goodfella's meets Day of the Dead meets Red Dawn! Max Denno definitely has a fresh take on the zombie movie storyline - I almost didn't think anybody could bring anything new to it - Denno did. I would like to see it hit the silver screen!"

    - Patrick Desmond
    House of Horrors .Com

    "God Of The Dead" is a frightening and accurate statement on exactly what is wrong with the world today. Finally someone gets it right when portraying the wise guy culture. Instead of coming off as a cartoonish version of "The Godfather" we get a look into what life would be like for these guys. Add to that a brilliant zombie story of the likes I have never come across and this could be the one that gives Romero a run for his money. Gritty, dark and apocalyptic to the end "God Of The Dead" is a lock for the new fan favorite! Great job! I absolutely loved the script novel!!!!"

    - William Victor Schotten
    Director/Producer
    Schotten FilmWorks makers of Dead Life, Sabbath, Dread and Bloodlock.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Garcon

    Garcon says

    2008 Gastoni Award Winners
    By Dave Gaston

    4-5 Stars
    China Road / Rob Gifford
    Dual, The / John Lukacs
    Evolution / Jean-Baptiste De Panafieu
    Long Walk, The / Slavomir Rawicz
    Man Who Loved China / S.Winchester
    Only Yesterday / Fred Allen
    Peace Like A River / Leif Enger

    5 Star Audio Books
    Beatles, The / Bob Spitz
    Kill A Mockingbird, To / Harper Lee
    Outliners / Malcom Gladwell
    Reaching For Glory / Michael Beshloss
    Taking Charge / Michael Beshloss

    3+ Stars
    21; Burning Down House / B Mezrich
    Book Thief, The / Markus Zusak
    Beautiful Mind, A / Sylvia Nascar
    Consider The Lobster / David Wallace
    Living Great Lakes / Jerry Dennis
    Looking for Alaska / P Jenkens
    New World Coming / Nathan Miller
    Three Cups of Tea / Greg Mortenson
    When Engulfed Flames / D. Sedaris
    Your Inner Fish / Neil Shubin

    What does it take to win a Gastoni?
    Well, for starters, you better write a book on a topic I love. Next, your writing style has to be exquisite (to the point of awe and envy). Finally, your story telling has to be transporting. To sum it up, I quote Somerset:

    “When I read a book I seem to read it with my eyes only, but now and then I come across a passage, perhaps only a phrase, which has a meaning for me, and it becomes part of me.”

    On a more personal note, the time I spent reading and listening to books this year was pure escapism. It felt like I spent most of it in a hospital waiting room (which is not true). When I’d start obsessing about my girl Gracie’s cancer I’d crack a book and ride it hard to block the worst of my fears. At night, when I needed to find a path to sleep, I’d take the easy road and escape down a story line. A good book is a gift.

    Our family has so much to be thankful for this year. For starters, Carrie and I have our girl back! She now has about an inch of fine blond hair sticking straight out of her 5 year old head. At school they call her Q-tip. Her teachers call her Q-T-tip. I’ll post a couple holiday pictures of the family up on her website: caringbridge.org/visit/gracegaston

    Your friendship is counted among my many blessings. Merry Christmas to you and your family, My best for the New Year, Dave

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Claudia C.

    Claudia C. says

    thank god, there are your reviews. I think they are really really good. and something in y head tells me that i can trust them.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • tabby_k

    tabby_k says

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! And although you don't need to hear this from me, it has to be said that your girls are absolutely gorgeous! Keep up the blogging!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Garcon

    Garcon says

    Tiz the Season. I imagine, like me, you give books. My holiday list keeps getting longer and my holiday budget keeps getting smaller. What's a guy to do? Answer: Ask his stellar and sturdy Shelfarians where they place their orders. I order the majority of my books (for my own consumption) via Amazon Used... but I'm not going to gift a used book (tacky, tacky). So, have you found a place that would offer a deep discount for a volume buy? I'd appreciate you passing on the tip. Thanks, Merry Merry, Dave

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Robin S

    Robin S says

    Hey jmadigan - thanks for the friend acceptance. I find that you lik llamas really cool - I use to live next to llama farmer and he did llama picnics where we would hike up into the mountains have a picnic then hike back on. As to gamers -- what game are you into? I used to be badly addicted to MORPG's but I've recovered now.

    Robin
    robin.sullivan.dc@gmail.com
    Medieval fantasy series: The Crown Conspiracy (Oct 2008), Avempartha (April 2009)
    Read Reviews: www.michaelsullivan-author.com/Crown_Conspiracy_Reviews.html

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • mike

    mike says

    Hi
    Enjoyed your comments on Slaughterhouse Five.
    If you fancy the idea of taking your interest in 60s books a bit further, then please get in touch - either by going to a new web-site - www.babyboomreview.com or emailing - bboomreview@gmail.com
    We are particularly looking for people who can write reviews of books of the period.
    Looking forward to hearing from you,
    Mike

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Amit J

    Amit J says

    just finished reading Predictably irrational and saw your review.. agree with you totally by far the best book this year.. although Gladwell's new could pip it for the honour, you have got a good collection of books

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Jen

    Jen says

    Very thoughtful and well written reviews. Are you a writer? Do you have any advice on how to write those reviews? Or do they just happen?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • yoya e

    yoya e says

    your reviews are really well-written - i enjoy reading them.
    I want talking 2 u please

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • yoya e

    yoya e says

    your reviews are really well-written - i enjoy reading them.
    I want talking 2 u please

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • cynthia arce

    cynthia arce says

    your reviews are really well-written - i enjoy reading them.

    i'd certainly be on the lookout for reviews you might make for Haruki Murakami's books. =) i just love that author.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Amanda

    Amanda says

    Just got distracted reading your reviews--they're great! Now I'm going to have to add a bunch (MORE) books to my Plan to Read list. Thanks?! ;-)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • dmorrisoto

    dmorrisoto says

    No, I had one more credit on audible.com that I needed to use before I cancelled (cheaper to get them at the library). I'm just finishing up listening to Time Traveler's Wife. I read it a few years back. But I find I like listening to books I've already read. I pick up a lot of stuff that I either missed or forgotten. I'll start Blood Meridian next week. I let you know. Also, I just finished Playing for Pizza by John Grisham. I'm not into his regular books, but I like his side projects like The Painted House. I enjoyed Playing for Pizza, about a young, but washed-up NFL quarterback who goes to play for a football team in Italy.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sez, Michele

    Sez, Michele says

    Hi Jmadigan:
    We're trying to get more folks to contribute to the Photography Enthusiasts group. Please drop by and share your ideas. Thanks in advance!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Dame Maggie Salisbury

    Dame Maggie Salisbury says

    Yeah, Bryson, Bryson, and more Bryson! :) I haven't actually read all of those Brysons yet. They're in my "To Read." I envy you having read the Shakespeare one; I only just found out about it yesterday and haven't had a chance to add it yet. I made one feeble attempt at Guns, Germs & Steel but got bogged down and threw it aside for a light British novel. Light British novels are the staff of life to me.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dame Maggie Salisbury

    Dame Maggie Salisbury says

    Admired your review of Ehrenreich's Bait & Switch. My favorite part was when the ditzoid "career coach" told her that she needed to improve her writing skills!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • BryanB

    BryanB says

    ah man, you like the Myth books too? Geesh we are cut from the same cloth.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave

    Dave says

    Thanks for mentioning Shelfari on your blog. I'll be interested to hear how you enter the herd of other llama aficionados on Shelfari. It's about time our friends from the South came into the limelight.

    --Dave from Shelfari

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • tungsten

    tungsten says

    You have too many books.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
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