Review: Crossing Day by William A Glass

 

Book Details:

​Book Title:  CROSSING DAY by William A. Glass
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  266 pages
Genre: Thriller
Publisher: William A. Glass, Author LLC
Release date:  May 2024
Formats Available for Review: (print - softback / USA and Canada) and e-book (Gifted Kindle and PDF)
Tour dates: Nov 12 to Dec 9, 2024
Content Rating:  PG-13 for a couple of violent episodes. There is no explicit sex. The novel contains only mild profanity.

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An early reader said Crossing Day "is like a combination of Huckleberry Finn, Moby Dick, and The Hunger Games." Another reader called it, "an action-packed thriller."

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Book Description:

It's been one hundred and sixty years since the Confederacy won its independence at the Battle of Altamaha Crossing. Slaves of African descent still perform most of the work in the South. This seems normal to Ryan Walters and his friends who attend high school in Huntsville, Alabama. Like teens everywhere, they enjoy sharing videos, playing sports, and hanging out with friends.

Jaybird's Drive-In is a favorite gathering place for the teenagers. There, they befriend Mish, a slave girl who works as a server. When the restaurant’s owner sells Mish to a dirty old man, Ryan and his friends awaken to the injustice around them. Despite the danger, they decide to help Mish escape. Will they succeed?

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Meet the Author:

William Glass is a retired business executive, now coaching soccer at a small college in rural South Carolina. He began writing to pass the time on road trips.

William is married to Bettina Linden, a retired high school German teacher. They have three grown sons who have all moved away to pursue careers. Now, several rescued dogs and cats keep them company.

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My Review:

Crossing Day is yet another great novel by the talented author, William A Glass.  I have read his previous books and jumped at the chance to read this new release. I was not disappointed and found it to be my favorite he has written so far. I admire the author's use of his imagination to bring out such a thought provoking tale. I thought the plot was uniquely written that I found to be refreshing to read. It explores many aspects of the lasting affects of history in the United States and deals a lot of "what ifs" or "what could have happened". I love the theme of fighting for injustice and freedom among the group of friends. I did not find it was a long read and it was easy to continue to turn the pages and not put down until I was completely finished. A perfect way to take a break from the stresses of life for a bit.

Crossing Day will be getting five plus stars from me. I highly recommend it for teen readers or older who enjoy reading a mix of clean Historical Fiction and Thrillers. As always, I look forward to reading more releases from William A Glass to see where else he will take his characters and fans in the future.

I received a paperback copy of William A Glass' Crossing Day from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion. 

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Off Broadway: A Marriage Drama by William A Glass

 

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Off Broadway: A Marriage Drama by William A. Glass
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  276 pages
Genre:  Family Drama
Publisher:  Hawkeye Publishers
Release date:   May 2022
Content Rating:  PG-13 + M: Contains some profanity, has mature themes including drug use, adultery, sexual situations. There are no graphic sex scenes. Still, this is definitely adult material.

Book Description:

Cindy and Dave Knight got married too young. Several years later they are trying to make the best of it. He is a salesman on the fast track with a prestigious corporation. She is the indispensable assistant to a prominent Broadway producer. They own an apartment in Manhattan and enjoy knocking around the city together. However, Dave’s erratic behavior and career obsession strain the relationship. Can it be saved?

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Meet the Author:

William is a retired business executive now living in South Carolina with his wife, Bettina. She teaches high school German while Bill is the soccer coach at a small college. Their three sons, Alex, Robert, and Gordon have all graduated from college and moved away to pursue careers. Now Bill and Bettina enjoy long walks with their dogs. When the weather permits, Bill commutes on his motorcycle. “It’s like taking a roller coaster to work!” he enthuses.

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Guest Post:

My Favorite Places to Write

By William A. Glass, author of OFF BROADWAY: A Marriage Drama

It’s fitting that I should have several favorite places to write, not just one.  That’s because, like the main character in Off Broadway, I’m hyperactive.  Still, my favorite spot is the porch of my house in South Carolina.  After that comes the front passenger seat of a van full of soccer players.  Finally, when soccer season is done, and the gnats or the weather make the porch inhospitable, I’ll go inside, sit in my library, and tap on my laptop.

My wife, Bettina, and I have moved around a bit, but it now looks like South Carolina will be our final roosting place.  We bought a fixer-upper in a town that’s beyond repair several years ago when I took a job coaching soccer at the nearby college.  After living in Washington D.C. and later in Atlanta, the clear air, birds, and quiet are wonderful!  Unlike northern states, South Carolina has five seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, and Hell.  I can write happily on the porch most days in all but the last-mentioned season.

During the soccer season, I am the back-up driver of a fifteen-passenger van.  So, when not called upon to take a spell behind the wheel, I can plug my laptop into a charger and work while traveling to games.  I love rolling down the road, with a snootful of gas station coffee lighting up my synapses, and Nine Inch Nails blasting on the stereo.  Some of my best writing has been accomplished this way.

When all else fails, there’s always the library and my rocking chair.  It’s comforting to work surrounded by furniture I salvaged long ago from my grandfather’s house.  He was a learned Scottish gentleman and left me a nice collection of books.  Sometimes his ghost peers over my shoulder as I write.

Tour Schedule:

​July 11 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
July 12 – Kam's Place – book review / author interview
July 13 – JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book spotlight / guest post
July 14 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway
July 15 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review / giveaway
July 18 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / author interview
July 19 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
July 20 – Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway
July 20 – Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview
July 21 – Books for Books – book review / guest post
July 22 – Adventurous Jessy – book review / author interview / giveaway
July 22 - Books Are a Blessing – book review / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

OFF-BROADWAY: A MARRIAGE DRAMA Book Tour Giveaway

 

My Review: 

Off Broadway: A Marriage Drama is another good read by the talented William A. Glass. I had the pleasure of reading his debut, As Good As Can Be, and was excited to have the opportunity to read this one. I was not disappointed. I thought it was an entertaining book to read. Just as insinuated in the title, it is full of drama. It was interesting to meet married couple, Cindy and Dave Knight. After years of being married, they are living in Manhattan and are beginning to have struggles within their relationship. I wanted to keep reading to see what would become of them and wonder if they would make their marriage get through the hard times. Marriage takes a lot of work and was hoping they would make it through. There are other characters that come into play that, also, contributes to the drama within the pages. The writing style and plot are different from other books I have read in the past, but unique and refreshing. There were a few scenes that were a little slower than others but quickly picked up that made me engaged.  

Off Broadway: A Marriage Drama will be getting four and a half stars from me. I believe readers who enjoy reading drama filled books will want to pick this one up. I thought it was worth a read. I will be looking forward to William A. Glass’ third book to see where else his imagination will take his readers to next. 

I received a paperback copy of Off Broadway: A Marriage Drama from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

VBT and Giveaway: As Good As Can Be by William A Glass

As Good As Can Be

by William A. Glass

 

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GENRE:   Coming of Age/Historical Fiction

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BLURB:

Dave Knight is a wayward child growing up in a military family during the 1950s. His older sister wants to kill him but settles for regularly beating him up. Other siblings join in the mayhem while their alcoholic father contributes to the chaos with his unique approach to parenting.
As the Knight family moves from one army base to the next, Dave develops a give-a-damn attitude that often leads to trouble. In high school, he joins other delinquents in a series of escapades, some dangerous, others funny, and a few that would be worthy of jail time should they ever be caught.

After barely graduating, Dave is drafted into the army and sent to guard a nuclear weapons depot in Korea. There, he gets into trouble with his sergeant and tries to avoid dishonorable discharge.

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EXCERPT: 

Two rocking chairs are arranged in front of the fireplace. On the mantle is a signed photograph of General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Mr. Lawson takes the picture down and shows it to Dave. “My pappy rode with Forrest,” the old man says. “He killed a lot of Yankees, you know, in the war.” Mr. Lawson looks at Dave expectantly but is disappointed by the uncomprehending expression on the child’s face. Carefully he places his prized possession back over the fireplace. 

Dave and Melissa return to Gram’s house in time for lunch. After eating, the Knight children have another quiet time. Then Ethel comes up with an idea. “Let’s take a ride out to the river,” she suggests.

“What for?” Knight asks.

“I want to see if the rain the other day caused it to rise.”

“Who cares?”

“Come on, it’s something to do,” Bobbie says impatiently.

The family piles into the Plymouth and rides a short distance to where the Trinity River flows. Knight parks on the shoulder of the highway, and they all go onto the bridge to peer at the muddy water. It’s an evil-looking stream, full of snags and home to alligators, cottonmouths, gars, and snapping turtles. No one in their right mind would go swimming in the Trinity, so all the natives can do is look, check the water level, or maybe drop a line in to see what manner of creature takes the bait. “Can we go now?” Marie asks.

“Hush. Gram wants to look,” Bobbie says.

“At what?” Dan asks.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Bill is a retired business executive now living in South Carolina with his wife, Bettina.  She teaches high school German while Bill coaches soccer at a small college.  Their three sons, Alex, Robert, and Gordon, have all graduated from college and moved away to pursue careers. 

For recreation, Bettina and Bill enjoy hiking and camping out.  Usually, they take their dog, Scout, along.  When the weather permits, Bill commutes to work on his motorcycle. 

https://williamaglass.com/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20170818.William_A_Glass

 

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/As-Good-Can-Be-ebook/dp/B086MB11FZ/

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GIVEAWAY:

William A. Glass will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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My Review

As Good As Can Be was a pretty good debut by William A. Glass. I was intrigued reading about Dave’s life. I enjoyed watching him grow throughout the book and learning how he grew up in the military life during the 1960s. It was quite the journey and adventure. To me, it felt like I was reading a memoir instead of a fictionalized account. The author definitely knew how to draw in the reader. 

I am giving As Good As Can Be four and a half stars. I would recommend it for readers who enjoy Military Historical Fiction. 

I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.

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