Barbara Silkstone, Author
SYNOPSIS:
Be aware, this is not the Peter Pan story you want your kids reading, it
is clearly intended for adult readers. Yet it appeals to the childlike part of
us that loved the classic original stories. Combine that childlike love with
modern politics and technology, and you get this smart, snarky, hilarious
mystery. The story is richly developed and leaves you guessing until the very
end. I am liking this grown up version of Peter Pan even more than the
original.
ONE REVIEWER SAYS:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Snarky and smart, I loved it!, November 15, 2011
By
Tiffany A. Harkleroad "Tiffanys Bookshelf" (Kittanning PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wendy and the Lost Boys (Fractured Fairy Tales by Silkstone) (Kindle Edition)
When
a deathbed promise to a friend leaves Wendy Darlin, feisty Miami real estate
broker for billionaires, trapped on a super-yacht with Ponzi-king, Charlie
Hook, she’s forced to join him on a quest to recover his hidden treasure. Along
for the danger-filled adventure are an undercover SEC Investigator, who kindles
a spark in Wendy with his ‘Johnny Depp’ eyes and Hook’s young female helicopter
pilot who befriends Wendy as they sail the high seas, one step ahead of modern
day ruthless pirates.
WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?
As the power behind Peter Pan, Wendy Darling was always one
of my favorite heroines. She mothered a troop of motherless boys and brought
them safely home after dealing with the evil pirate, Captain Hook. Wendy stood
toe-to-toe against that ruthless villain and was even willing to walk the plank
in defiance of him. I rewrote Peter Pan giving it a modern spin as I do with
all my Fractured Fairy Tales.
Comedy is the best way to cope with the dark side of life.
And no matter who we are we all get hit with a shadow now and then. If I can
help my readers laugh at pirates and bullies then I will have accomplished my
goal.
I was Wendy from the time I was seven years old. I cooked
for my younger sisters, dressed them, iced their wounds, and when I could I
protected them from our abusive mother. I kept our dark family secret from even
my best friends.
As the oldest child it fell to me to protect my sisters and
to take away the pain. I discovered the power of silly. I would gather my
sisters in our bedroom and mock the cruelty we’d endured at our mother’s hands.
We would quietly giggle in the darkness. Three misplaced princesses looking for
a proper fairy tale.
Looney Tunes became my survival guide. I taught my sisters
to laugh as the anvil came crashing down on Wiley Coyote's noggin or our little
blonde heads. I showed them how Daffy picked himself up and started all over
again after each smashing blow. We learned that nothing was permanent. It never
hurt as much if you could crack a joke about it later.
I love bringing laughter and snark to difficult situations.
My heroines are each strong in their own unique way. They are survivors who can
laugh at the lumps. As an author, I treasure being able to share the wickedly
delicious humor found in giggling in the dark with my readers, my siblings, my
friends.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Barbara Silkstone is the best-selling author of The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age
42 and Three-Quarters ~ Wendy and the Lost Boys ~ London Broil ~ The Adventures
of a Love Investigator, 527 Naked Men and One Woman.
Wendy and the Lost
Boys topped the charts in comedy, climbing over Tina Fey, Sophie Kinsella
and Ellen DeGeneres. The Secret Diary of
Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters has been a consistent best
seller in comedy. Wendy, Alice, and London Broil have been in the top 20 Amazon
comedies at the same time.
YOU CAN FIND HER ON:
Barb’s Wire –eBooks and More http://barbswire-ebooksandmore.blogspot.com
Barbara Silkstone – Amazon Author’s Page http://www.amazon.com/Barbara-Silkstone/e/B0047L8A8W
Barbara on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/barbsilkstone/
Barbara on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/barbsilkstone/
Barbara on Facebook: Barbara on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/people/Barbara-Silkstone/100000778601230
AMAZON BOOK LINKS:
The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters
Wendy and the Lost Boys
London Broil
The Adventures of a Love Investigator, 527 Naked Men and One Woman
I have read Barbara's books and have REALLY enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteThank you Donna. I'm a huge fan of your books. I just finished Nanny and the Professor. Loved it!
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