Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky

Crime and Punishment is, well, Crime and Punishment. Brilliant and Depressing! What makes this audiobook so amazing is the reader. George Guidall's performance is indeed a noteworthy accomplishment. His reading of Crime and Punishment likens to a stage play. His rendition is beyond outstanding. Deepening your enjoyment and understanding of the book's characters and underlying meaning, Guidall absolutely sparkles.

Unabridged on 21 CDs, 25.5 hours. $49.95. Borders classics. It gets my highest rating, 5.0.

Atlantis Uncovered

Copyright Infringement Uncovered

The Discovery Channel's Curiosity television aired a program, Atlantis Uncovered, on September 25, 2011. It was based on my book, Cataclysm in Blue Water. However, I was not involved. The few areas of CBW in which I, as author, took liberties and acted on the fictional nature of my book magically become fact in this television program. It is a clear-cut infringement of my copyright.

In a letter from BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. to my attorney dated November 29, 2011, they state "The BBC will need to make extensive enquiries in order to properly respond to your letter."

It is February 2, 2012. We are still waiting......

Renee

Crony Capitalism

I watched and listened with fascination and enlightenment. Bill Moyers interviewed David Stockman recently. The subject "Crony Capitalism."

One idea presented by David Stockman resounded like thunder through my intellect. "If they are too big to fail, they are too big to exist."

If they are too big to fail, they are too big to exist - It captured and defined my overall analysis of the economic woes upon us. As a CPA with an MBA in Financial Planning, and as an average citizen, I agree. Trillions are in the hands of a few.

Listen to what David Stockman has to say on this subject. Give it serious consideration. It affects absolutely each and every one of us.

Renee

A Definite Five!! I loved this audiobook!! Ken Follett weaves a fabulous story interlinking rich characters across the globe through the First World War and the Russian Revolution. You learn about world history, you can't wait to see what happens next to the characters, you are enriched in every facet.

Not to be overlooked is the reader, John Lee. His talents vastly deepen your appreciation of the text of the novel, the era, and the characters. His accents are thrilling and just plain fun.

Penguin Audio. 2010. 30 1/2 hours. 24 CD's. $59.95.

Worth every minute, every penny.

Enjoy!

Copyright Infringement

Catafans,

To my complete shock and dismay, Cataclysm in Blue Water, suffered a copyright infringement. In the Fall of 2011, a television program aired that was based on my book without my knowledge or involvement.

The firm of Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts has contacted the offending party. Not cool to take the work of someone else and make it your own!

Stay tuned!

Renee

Audiobook - "Dead or ALive" by Tom Clancy

I must be missing something here. Up front, I would not give "Dead or Alive" a rating over 4.0.

It's odd, because I am an enormous fan of great detail and knowledge woven into a novel. Along with having a heck of a good time during the read - I thirst to expand my horizons.

It didn't happen here. I didn't have a heck of a good time. I won't question that Clancy knows his stuff - military and political. Yet, my eyes kept glazing over, and my attention wandered as I listened to the 17 hours of this audio book.

Two or three action scenes kept me spellbound. Beyond that...

My favorite part of this listening experience involved the reader, Lou Diamond Phillips. A pleasant surprise for me as he exhibited his skills as the reader of "Dead or Alive," his voice resounded in my ears as seductive and yet vocally crisp.

Brilliance Audio, $39.99. 20 hours, 48 minutes.

Scene of the Crime

My husband, and co-author of Cataclysm in Blue Water, and I just returned from a tour of France and Italy. He stands beside the scene of the crime in Chapter Three. How many of you who have read the book guessed the identities of the characters in this chapter? That is before the "all is revealed" chapter? Oh, how I take devilish delight in trying to outsmart the best of you reader detectives who love mysteries as much as I!