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Paul Jantzen grew up in what would be described as typical Americana, and from an early age, he was fascinated with the art of storytelling. Paul loves captivating his audiences with his imagination and sense of humor. He took up filmmaking in college and his first short film, The Leopard Frog, debuted on the USA network in 1991. He then took up writing, a more budget favorable medium. Though he enjoys a good novel here and there, he was never big on reading so he wrote a book instead. Sour Apples is his award winning, debut novel. He has two more in this series of novels for those who hate to read soon to come. Paul finds himself at peace when he has delved his mind into his made-up world. He currently lives in Frederick, MD with his wife ...more

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Paul Jantzen rated a book it was amazing The Fat Lady's Low, Sad Song by Brian Kaufman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The Fat Lady’s Low, Sad Song is what baseball folks would call a “can of corn”easy to settle under and satisfying from start to finish. Or maybe more fittingly, it’s like an ear of corn: simple, grounded, and unexpectedly rich, dipped in butter. My wi ...more
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Paul Jantzen rated a book it was amazing Ae Fond Kiss: Love Blossoms in Tennessee by Joan Donaldson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
When I came across reviews describing this story as lyrical, I immediately wanted in. I expected something poetic, romantic, and emotionally resonant—and Joan Donaldson delivers exactly that in Ae Fond Kiss. Within just a few pages, she effortlessly ...more
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Paul Jantzen rated a book it was amazing The Last Secret Kept (When Hope Calls, #1) by Elaine Stock (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Elaine Stock captures the essence of historical fiction in The Last Secret Kept with a well-structured dual-timeline narrative. Her vivid prose brings both periods to life, allowing readers to feel a strong connection to the people and events of each ...more
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Paul Jantzen rated a book it was amazing Stories of Place: ///zinc.level.blindfold by Niamh McAnally (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The three-word locations that title each story in this collection were somewhat lost on me as a reader. I found myself wondering, “why don’t you just tell me where you are?” It’s quite likely this clever approach went over my head. What was not lost, ...more
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Paul Jantzen rated a book it was amazing In Danger of Judgment by David Rabin (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
In Danger of Judgment is David Rabin’s debut novel, though you’d never guess it was written by a first-time author. This crime thriller reads effortlessly, with strong character development and expertly paced storytelling. The story follows detectives ...more
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Paul Jantzen rated a book it was amazing Katharine's Remarkable Road Trip by Gail Ward Olmsted (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Katharine’s Remarkable Roadtrip offers a brief but vivid glimpse into the life of an extraordinary woman. Set in the later stages of Katharine’s life, her story reminds us that growth and meaning do not expire with age and that a journey’s importance ...more
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Brian Kaufman once again delivers the goods in his slow burn noir, Rat Town Blues. Our charismatic hero, Slag Ferguson, is small time in a small town. He's an ex boxer, bartender, and a private investigator. This might leave you thinking Rat Town Blu ...more
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Double-Crossing the Border begins like a lovely landscape painting with wonderful brush strokes using vivid colors when the sun is at that magical hour and it shifts to an abstract painter splashing paint purposefully on a canvas. Then it is touched ...more
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