Michael Walsh's Blog
February 3, 2017
Gypsy Release
Gypsy, the sequel to Ocean Park, just released by The Wild Rose Press at http://amzn.to/2kwT0sX First review is in!
NetGalley Praise
Cindy M, Reviewer
Having always had an interest in gypsies, their lifestyle and their customs / beliefs, I was immediately drawn to this book... and it didn't disappoint. The individual characters were exquisitely drawn, and insights into all things gypsy were icing on the cake. The story centers on a young girl's dead body found within a stone's throw of a particular gypsy family of three (grandfather, grand-daughter and grand-son), and two law enforcement investigators -- one local and one state -- assigned to the girl's case. The investigation is fraught with tension, as one investigator is sympathetic to the gypsies while the other is motivated by hate for them. The story is beautifully told, the characters vivid and believable, and the plot is full of twists and turns. A great couple of days' entertainment. Highly recommended!
NetGalley Praise
Cindy M, Reviewer
Having always had an interest in gypsies, their lifestyle and their customs / beliefs, I was immediately drawn to this book... and it didn't disappoint. The individual characters were exquisitely drawn, and insights into all things gypsy were icing on the cake. The story centers on a young girl's dead body found within a stone's throw of a particular gypsy family of three (grandfather, grand-daughter and grand-son), and two law enforcement investigators -- one local and one state -- assigned to the girl's case. The investigation is fraught with tension, as one investigator is sympathetic to the gypsies while the other is motivated by hate for them. The story is beautifully told, the characters vivid and believable, and the plot is full of twists and turns. A great couple of days' entertainment. Highly recommended!
Published on February 03, 2017 08:23
January 12, 2016
Friend International Phnom Penh - ChildSafe
ChildSafe is a global child protection system established by and powered by Friends-International of Phnom Penh (referenced in Ocean Park).
Children and young people are traditionally protected by their families and their communities. However, in a rapidly changing development environment, these communities turn to Governments and NGOs to fulfil this role.
Children and young people are traditionally protected by their families and their communities. However, in a rapidly changing development environment, these communities turn to Governments and NGOs to fulfil this role.
Published on January 12, 2016 09:32
January 3, 2016
Crying Statues
Weeping statues like the Madonna in Ocean Park have been reported hundreds of years, but only one was ever sanctioned by the Vatican (and its tears seen on nationwide TV by thousands). The Virgin of Akita was sanctioned as real by the Holy Office in 1988.
The sightings are not always hoaxes. Sometimes the phenomenon is caused by condensation from cracks in the statues.
The sightings are not always hoaxes. Sometimes the phenomenon is caused by condensation from cracks in the statues.
Published on January 03, 2016 11:46
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