Monday, February 23, 2015

Author Richard


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Author Richard


 
 
 

 

THE LAST TRAIN by Richard Alan

Jake sets out to reunite with his wife. The problem? He's dead!

Tragedy has struck Mr. and Mrs. Avia while on vacation. A train crash kills Jake and puts Bernadette in the hospital. This is the starting place for Jake’s romance driven fantasy adventure.

He navigates the strange and unexpected world of angels, demons, and spirit possessions. Richard Alan pokes a hole through the veil between us and an entertaining vision of the afterlife. Characters mix from both sides; some are very serious, some ordinary people, and many are just plain crazy.

The Last Train” blends horror with comedy. It has been described as, “Laugh out loud funny,” “Bloody brilliant!” and "The story is told in such a light and humorous way that one finds delight in what might otherwise be a grim ride."

ISBN 9781631923944

About Richard

     As a multi-genre author and writer, Richard H. Alan’s works have sprinkled the internet for many years. Poetry for nonprofit organizations appeared first. There was a substantial break when health issues knocked him down and almost out. He returned with short stories in various magazines, some taken from his time writing for The Twilight Zone in the late 1980s.

     “The Rising of Julian Adams” was published, but as he grew as a writer and had penned three more novels in this vampire series, his vision for it changed and he withdrew it from the marketplace. Though the story is wonderful and will be revisited, he calls the first edition “An embarrassment.”

     With that change in vision, he stepped up, swirled a few genres together, and wrote “The Last Train” in an act of stretching his wings in his newfound freedom. He had a delightful time writing this entertaining story. After plotting it out, it took on a life of its own that was admittedly, “Pure fun.” The restraints are now unlocked, and in that freedom he looks mischievously to his post-disability occupation with childlike excitement. “Oh, what shall be next?”


Richard H. Alan – Author

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35 comments:

  1. Tweeted and Pinned. Have a great day.

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    1. Thank You, Devorah!
      Indies need all the help they can get. I am blessed. May it overflow to you!

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  2. Good luck Richard. Sounds like an interesting book!

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    1. Thank You. I'm glad to see comments as I have been computer challenged to make connections in the group. It's great to meet you all!

      I set out to write a romance driven spiritual horror, but Jake's sarcasm and the other characters took it to a whole new level. I'm thankful for their help, or is that admitting to insanity? lol

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    2. No, not at all. Your book sounds fascinating. I love humor and trains--it's the horror that scares me!

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    3. One reviewer wrote:
      5.0 out of 5 stars The story is told in such a light and humorous way that one finds delight in what might otherwise be a grim ride November 25, 2014
      By John Holland
      Verified Purchase
      Tickets please!

      Well this book quite surprised me I must say. I wasn't sure what to expect, but was
      pleasantly surprised by the humour and the clever use of literary devices.

      The subject matter is as old as…well life and death I guess! I have seldom read a more engaging tale of riding on the death train. The story is told in such a light and humorous way that one finds delight in what might otherwise be a grim ride.

      Essentially this is a romantic comedy. Jake’s love for Bernadette transcends all things. Life is found in death. As is humour found in horror.

      I can highly recommend this wonderful story. Do yourself a favour and grab a copy.

      You’ll need something to read on the train, won’t you?

      ~John Holland~
      Author of the Heartland collection of novellas set in the Australian outback.

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  3. Congratulations, Richard. May the spirits be with you.

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  4. Congratulations Richard, good luck around world.

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    1. I'm glad I made "The Last Train" available worldwide so wherever these comments may land. Thank You, all, for your kind reception.

      May all our works shine like the moon and call readers to taste our books and any lunacy contained therein.
      Cheers!!!

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  5. Congrats, Richard! Shared your news around the world!!

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    1. That means my book is in orbit, not just on a world tour! Thanks for the extra push!

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  6. Congratulations, Richard!!!

    Best of luck!!!

    I have just sent you around the world!!!

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    1. The orbit is being sustained by our family here. Thank You, Jean!

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  7. Great work!
    I've just shared your page on my social networks (over 10,000 followers all up)! I hope it brings you some much deserved exposure.

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  8. Great work!
    I've just shared your page on my social networks (over 10,000 followers all up)! I hope it brings you some much deserved exposure.

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    1. Thank You, Susan!
      I hope to be as helpful for all of us here.

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  9. Richard, welcome & Congrats. I sent you around the world.

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    1. It's still airborne! I never launched my own satellite into orbit!
      With our family here, it just might resist retrograde!

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  10. Congratulations,Richard!!!

    Best of luck!!!

    I have just sent you around the world!!!

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  11. Hey congrats! I sent you around the world. L.L. Dahl-Jensen

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  12. Congrats again, Richard. I shared your news.

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  13. Congratulations Richards...wishing you every success!

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  14. Congratulations, Richard. Best wishes for continued success.

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  15. I'm really blessed by all of you! Since I and nobody else is forced to wear my promotion hat, it's encouraging having this family to hold me up!

    Thank You, Everyone! May your efforts come back to you 100 fold!

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  17. Congratulations once again, Richard!

    Best of luck!


    I am pleased to send you around the world.

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  18. Share around the world, Richard. And what a great book it is - I can highly recommend it.

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  19. I send my continued thanks to all of you.
    I also think it appropriate to note that I wore all the hats and added 2 stories to a new anthology featuring Barry Woodham and Wren Hartwood. It officially came out yesterday. It's titled EYES OF PROMETHEUS. Here's a US & UK link:
    Eyes of Prometheus: Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1ynNTkW
    Eyes of Prometheus: Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1BvKxNZ
    Thanks Again!!

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