raineywriter

raineywriter: Two stories posted yesterday got great reviews. Let's see if it's possible to push them up to ''recognized'' status without spending vast amounts of money. Happy to review in return, even if points are low. Please take a look at RSVP and Meeting Fred. Thanks.

raineywriter: I need one more review of ''Bush Christmas'' to reach ''recognized'' status.

Anyone out there enjoy traditional style Australian bush poetry?

raineywriter: My latest novel was reviewed by Readers Favorite reviewer, Tracy A Fischer. She awarded it 5 stars, and look what she said:

In a great new read by author Lorraine Cobcroft, Mortgaged Goods is a story that will grab readers from the very first words and won't let go until the very last. Following protagonist Natalie Dreyer, a beautiful and gifted corporate attorney, the story takes so many twists and turns that one simply cannot predict what will happen next. Natalie and the handsome and charming Karl Albrecht seem to have a life that any would envy, that is, until tragedy strikes and difficult things from her past cause major issues for the couple. Karl and Natalie's lives certainly will intrigue and surprise author Lorraine Cobcroft's readers to no end.

I so enjoyed Mortgaged Goods. I started this book, intending to read just a few chapters one evening. Well, hours later and much, much later than I intended to be awake, I found myself finishing the very last pages, tired but satisfied! Author Lorraine Cobcroft has done a great job in creating characters that her readers will connect with, relate to, and continue to think about long after the book is done. If that isn't a hallmark of a great author, I don't know what is. Mortgaged Goods is exciting, full of surprises, and just a fantastic read! Any reader who loves an intriguing piece of contemporary women's fiction should absolutely pick up this book. I recommend this book highly and am very much looking forward to reading more from the very talented author Lorraine Cobcroft as soon as I possibly can!

raineywriter: A sad week this week, laying two loved ones to rest. But the presence of family and friends and the loyalty and love evident among them was heartwarming. It was a timely reminder of the value of friendship, and the un-importance of the material trappings and signs of ''success'' we spend so much time pursuing.

raineywriter: I'm looking for old style rhyming poetry with a strong rhythm. I'm seeing lots of free verse here, and I appreciate it. Sometimes I write free verse. But I love the more conventional rhyming poetry with a good beat. Sometimes it's hard to find the kind of writing you like best on this site. I'd like a more advanced search system. Meanwhile, if you write the type of poetry I like, please send me a message and point me to your work. Thanks.