A blog by author, Larry Peterson

Mom in Love with Fiction - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:20:00 +0000

Mom in Love with Fiction reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "Children steal your heart, and the Peaches are no exception. Sweet and heartwarming, this book is for readers who want to invest in characters and a story full of heart. You will laugh, cry, and take a leap of faith."

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Bookworm Lisa - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:19:00 +0000

Bookworm Lisa reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "This book is a book about small miracles that make a big difference."

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Reading for Sanity - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:51:00 +0000

Reading for Sanity reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "The writing style began to mesh well with the setting. It felt natural and the Peach family became quite endearing. My overall feeling when closing the book was one of satisfaction."

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The Story of a Writer - review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:49:00 +0000

The Story of a Writer reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "It is not quite like any other book I’ve read, and I’ve read many books. The novel will stay with you a long time after reading the last page. And the story of the Peach children may make you appreciate your family a little more."

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This Little Book of Mine - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:48:00 +0000

This Little Book of Mine reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "As we follow this heartwarming story we learn to love the unique characters that are so believable, taking them into our hearts. How nice it is to have good clean books that our teens can read and enjoy."

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Urban Fantasy Reviews - Guest Post by Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:50:00 +0000

At Urban Fantasy Reviews, Larry talks about writing The Priest and the Peaches, "If you truly want to write historical fiction you must travel back in time (books, internet, letters, photos, etc) will help you get there. You have to 'see' the streets, 'smell' the odors, 'talk' to the people and understand the culture of the time you are visiting."

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Giveaway Blogdom - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Giveaway Blogdom reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "There are not many authors that can successfully blend tragedy and comedy (although those two concepts are supposed to be very close to one another), and The Priest and the Peaches treaded the line between drama and humor extremely well."

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A Shower of Roses - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:20:00 +0000

A Shower of Roses reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "There are definitely lessons to be learned from this book as the Peach children pick up their shattered lives and find out what it really means to love your neighbor."

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Book Lovin' Mamas - Guest Post by Larry & Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:18:00 +0000

At Book Lovin' Mamas, Larry talks about how he came to write books like The Priest and the Peaches, "I spent 15 years working in the building trades in NYC with the Metal Lathers/Reinforcing Iron Workers until I was forced to leave that business when an insidious little demon known as MS (a handy little acronym for Multiple Sclerosis) attacked my central nervous system causing me to begin stumbling around like a drunk and then leaving me almost unable to walk at all."

Book Lovin' Mamas reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "This book took me out of my fantasy world for awhile and made me realize, I need to pick up more books like Larry Peterson's. A book that really can teach you something in the end, even if it's fiction. He made me fall in with the characters. He made me realize how much I wanted to jump in the book and help them out."

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Better Read Than Dead - Book Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:16:00 +0000

Better Read Than Dead spotlights The Priest and the Peaches.

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Once Upon a Twilight - Interview with Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:13:00 +0000

At Once Upon a Twilight, Larry talks about The Priest and the Peaches, "In my book the acronym, L-Y-N is used by Pops. He has taught this to his kids and when he holds up his thumb and pinky that is the sign for it. Many folks in the neighborhood are aware of it. It means Love Your Neighbor. Therein would be the answer to a perfect society."

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Good Choice Reading - Guest Post by Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:47:00 +0000

At Good Choice Reading, Larry talks about the setting of The Priest and the Peaches, "Imagine if you could step back into my Bronx world (I moved to New Jersey in 1967 when I got married) you might find it a bit different. Let me start with 'feeling safe.'"

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Everything Has A Purpose - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Everything Has A Purpose reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "Larry Peterson's novel brings the tough questions to light. When your world tumbles down, what should you do first? What should you not touch at all? Will everything ever be alright again?"

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Long and Short Reviews - Interview with Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:03:00 +0000

At Long and Short Reviews, Larry talks about finding the right title, "It was A Bronx Funeral and The Best Damn Funeral Ever. Once the priest, Father Sullivan, appeared and became a primary character it became The Priest and The Peaches."

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Mother Gamer Writer - Guest Post by Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:50:00 +0000

At Mother Gamer Writer, Larry talks about writing for a young adult audience in The Priest and the Peaches, "I would suggest that your writing should be be honest and straight-forward. Avoid being too 'slick' or 'tricky.' Kids are too smart for that and you will not win them over. But, you must make them think."

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Concert Katie - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:49:00 +0000

Concert Katie reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "It is a really sweet book about the power of prayer and god."

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Hardcover Feedback - Interview with Larry & Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0000

At Hardcover Feedback, Larry recommends the YA read, Under The Same Sky by Cynthia DeFelice. "It's about a 14-year-old who goes to work with migrant workers on his father's farm to earn some money and learns some life-changing lessons about being with folks who are 'different.'"

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My Wonderful Life - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:33:00 +0000

My Wonderful Life reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "The underlying themes that God is always with you, and you should love your neighbor regardless of the circumstances are strongly reinforced in each chapter."

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Ascroft, eh? - Guest Post by Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:10:00 +0000

At Ascroft, eh?, Larry talks about The Priest and the Peaches while mulling over whether a story set in the past, within living memory, can be an historical fiction.

"I realized that the time frame I was dealing with was almost 50 years ago. I discovered that the advantage for me, as a writer and having actually experienced those days, was that they are part of who I am. The result is, when writing about the time frame, you can 'feel' it. You were there and the sounds and sights and people are indelibly embedded in your mind."

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JeanzBookReadNReview - Interview with Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:57:00 +0000

At JeanzBookReadNReview, Larry talks about The Priest and the Peaches, "I tried to write it at the YA level because I wanted to give the younger folks a sense of how even young people can use the power of family love and caring for others to help conquer any obstacle."

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Giving N Sharing - Character Guest Post by Teddy's girlfriend, Sarah

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:38:00 +0000

At Giving N Sharing, read Sarah's diary entry from The Priest and the Peaches, "It is New Year's Day and my own mother is not talking to me because I did not get home until this morning. She knows the car would not start. She knows it was only 5 degrees outside. But, it's all about Teddy. Always about Teddy. It isn't fair."

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Reading Challenged - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:36:00 +0000

Reading Challenged reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "One thing you do not see much of nowadays is books written for young adults that can be described as 'heart-warming.' Right now, dark and intense are in style. So it is refreshing to see an ultimately uplifting book such as Larry Peterson’s."

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Romancing the Book - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:17:00 +0000

Romancing the Book reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "I laughed, I cried, and I wanted to know more when the last page was finished. It’s just one of those stories where the characters enter your heart and will never leave."

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Realm of Reviews - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:15:00 +0000

Realm of Reviews reviews The Priest and the Peaches, "There was definitely a big message of hope and of knowing things will get better if you stick together and help each other out."

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My Life of Books and Beauty - Guest Post by Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Tribute Books) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:10:00 +0000

At My Life of Books and Beauty, Larry talks about The Priest and the Peaches and who he is as a writer, "I am what I am - a mid 60′s grandpa with eight grandchildren sporting a bald spot. My problem is that inside me is still a mischievous boy trying to free himself from his captor, ME."

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