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RiverJordan

RiverJordan

I am a lover of the written word. My life moves in various waters that surround that passion in that I'm a novelist (my novels are listed on my shelf)and I also produce and host a local radio program in Nashville, Tn at 98.9fm every Saturday at 4-6 CST. If you are outside the listening area you can pick it up live streaming on the website... more »
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RiverJordan’s last login was Tuesday, May 19 2009.

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  • Kay

    Kay says

    Just got my copy of Saints in Limbo! Starting it now! I'm excited to see that Athol Dickson endorsed it. He's one of my faves!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kay

    Kay says

    Has your latest book come out yet? I forgot when you said it would be.

    posted 10 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 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ch. mohammad khan r

    ch. mohammad khan r says

    dear,



    oh great writer, you are the most welcome here. yours, khan. waiting !!!!!!!!!

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

    omotosho says

    Hey Sis! How goes the writing?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Roscoe M

    Roscoe M says

    wow, great shelf. so much i need to still read.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Peregrine Falcon

    Peregrine Falcon says

    Hello River Jordan,
    Frist of all I would request you to suggest me you best novel, which you personally are the big fan of. Secondly, I would suggest you to read Qur'an,but you should not eascape from it as it is religious book. In order for you to compare your lines and the lines which God presented, you are cordially requested to make time and read at leat one or two lines. We all love books whether relious or non religious attachment. It is Devine book and for further experience in the field of writing profession, you need to read alot. As said, if a person wants to write two pages, he/she must have read two hundred pages.So now it is about you whether read two hundred pages or not.
    With best regards,

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • omer k

    omer k says

    Read about tribal society of central asia as well. Where troops of United States are operating in tough terrain of afghanistan. 'Afghanistan: A Volatile Country', is to inform those who are directly and indirectly affected by not only the current events in this at-war country, but by its affects on Pakistan. Emphasizes Afghan relations with both neighboring Pakistan and the United States. This book delves into the forty years of relative peace and prosperity Afghanistan experienced before falling into the shadow of civil war and emerging into the era of the Taliban.
    omer vikas, author.
    you can also use search inside option to read few pages online for free of this book from www.amazon.com

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • ch. mohammad khan r

    ch. mohammad khan r says

    dear river,

    In fact, you are a great river equipped with manners and with so many other qualities. regards, yours, khan. waiting !!!!!!! I wrote a book named "The Unfathomable Vastness of God"" a great book, an international book, on God Almighty, who is vigilant and evverywhere, here, there and everywhere !!!!!please send your nice novel to me.if you can !!!!!!yours, khan.

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

    Yogarific says

    Good day, River, I think I have my i-tunes fixed so that I can come back to listening to the show on Saturdays. Hope you are well. Spring finally came today and we may even get up into the 80's this weekend. I like it in the 70's. Take great care,
    John

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Eric Wilson

    Eric Wilson says

    Each morning, before I get to writing, I go through all my online stuff--takes about 45 minutes, along with the emails. I was wondering the same thing about you...How does she do it all--radio, online, writing, etc?

    Any word on your latest? You are one of my favorite writers, so I'm cheering for a good read and for you to get a good advance!

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

    Yogarific says

    Hello river,

    Sorry I have been out of touch of late. My itunes is down and I am having a difficult time gettting your station. For some reason the Windows Media Player will not play it. Hope to have it fix soon. Hope you are well.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Unbridled Books

    Unbridled Books says

    BACKSTORY sounds like a great program! Do you have mp3s available for online distribution?

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

    amy says

    Thanks for the note! I would love to hear your show sometime. I've never been to Nashville, but plan to visit one day. Sounds like you are a busy lady!
    I am between books right now. Just finished Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and loved it! I can't decide now between starting on Peony in Love or jumping into my bookclub pick, Persuasion.
    What are you reading right now?

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

    Yogarific says

    I am tuning in right now, River. Enjoying, as ever, your eclectic taste. The interview was very nice. I bookmarked beatrice.com. You may ask why I spend a Saturday afternoon (2:00 to 4:00 my time) inside listening the the radio. I am writing about Yoga. Searching for my voice. An ambitious project of writing about Yoga, non-violence and the postures, not so much from a structural framework, though important, but from a standpoint of the daily metaphor we live.
    Sunny here this AM. The snow is gone. Things are just beginning to bloom. Still a little cool, but I like it cool. Wore a heavy coat this morning for my walk through the woods.
    Do you have any Loius Jordan? "Beans and Cornbread?"

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

    FatherOfHollywood says

    I hope you will take the time to view my YouTube book trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-t0K34iU6g. I am doing some research about potential characters to play the lead role in the upcoming movie. Hope you can help me out. As Ralph Eggleston Director/Production Designer of Pixar Animation Studios said,
    "I LOVED the book! It's a missing, ENDLESSLY fascinating link to the history of Hollywood. Thank you for researching and writing it!! I hope it's been widely well received, as it deserves to be." Best wishes. Gaelyn

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

    Kay says

    I recently read The Thirteenth Tale and really liked it.
    I read a lot of Christian Fiction, too, and recently discovered Athol Dickson. I've read his River Rising and The Cure as well as an ARC of his newest Winter Haven. All three are wonderful.

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

    Kay says

    Are you writing any more novels? I do wish you would!

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

    Garcon says

    Thanks River Jordon,
    You mentioned Y. Martel's popular novel. Have you read any of his short stories? One in particular named, "The Discordant Violin" in his collection titled, "The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios." Radiant and soulful; read it on a cold lonely night. Have a good day my new friend.... And watch out for Elliott... Dave (Garcon)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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