Daydreams on the Sherbet Shore 2

by J.D. Estrada

If you take equal parts Willy Wonka and Peter Pan, add a heavy amount of quirky, whimsy, AND dreamy, and bundle all this up into short story adventures that take place in the world of Draem, then you get the Daydreams on the Sherbet Shore.

Have you ever wondered what dreams are made of? Well, if you ask anyone who has visited the Sherbet Shore, they might answer that dreams are made of honey, cotton candy, tea, and other wonderful things...and they wouldn't be wrong. Take a break from Raelity and step into the world of Draem to learn first-hand how dreams can bring us together no matter where or when we live.

219 pages, Paperback

Published March 16, 2023

About the author

After years of working in advertising, I figured there were better ways to write fiction. Born on August 13th, I share birthdays with Alfred Hitchcock and Fidel Castro... an interesting coincidence since mom is Cuban and I love a good story.

Truth be told, ever since I was a kid I dreamt about being an inventor, I just didn't know I'd end up doing it using words. Where some people choose to invent new products, I’ve chosen to invent worlds through words.

In college, I studied psychology for 3 years before realizing that if I finished, I'd need a psychologist for myself. Not being too enticed by the whole full circle nature of that trajectory, I switched to Marketing, Advertising... and Psychology. Seems I just couldn't let it go.

A lover of Science Fiction and Fantasy, I’ve always loved writing and connecting with people. Mind you, although I love these genres, my reading tastes are as eclectic as my musical passions. So from rock to salsa to classical music, I also read and write in a variety of genres and am just as satisfied writing a review or a poem as I am working on my next novel. My obsession with the human aspect of who we are is deeply embedded in most of my work and my first book is no exception. Only Human is the first link within the Human Cycle, a three-book exploration of humanity through fiction.

I’m currently working on several projects, consistently put out free material on the blog (jdestradawriter.blogspot.com) and I rant with zest on Twitter via @jdestradawriter. I also have and instagram account (@jdestradawriter) if you want to see what I’m getting up to or what delicious beer I may recommend pairing with the book your reading.

My favorite band is Pearl Jam, I was born in Puerto Rico, I bodyboard and to me, playing a guitar is as therapeutic as a bleeding into a notebook with my pen. So by all means, visit, say hi and connect.

Peace, love and maki rolls.

JD

Reviews

[J.D. Estrada · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading your own work is always a peculiar experience, this not being the exception. I think my Daydreams are in a 3 Bears Scenario. Volume one had things that worked, others that needed tweaking. Volume 2 is bigger and bolder, though out of the 5 stories, 4 hit their mark while one just tries too hard and I'm saying this as a reader, not just the guy who wrote it. So, book 1 I gave 3 stars and I'd give this one 3.5 stars, and following my rule, if it's worth rounding up, I round up, hence my 4 stars. This is a peculiar project and although I market these as independent short stories set in the same world, the lack of continuity has been a barrier for some. Here's hoping the third installment hits baby bear status, though for now, these stories surprised even me and with one exception, I think the stories have plenty of whimsical charm, which is very welcome during these heavy times.

[Nadia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfectly quoted by JD Estrada “Draem is a place of possibilities, friendship, and adventure” Daydreams on the Sherbert Shore 2 unfolds in the zone of all that. Perhaps even bringing a sense of reflection. Adoring its vibrancy, enjoying the rainbow infused literary hunt, and taking in the ever loving cast of characters as the pages unfold. But, it’s not only that... I’m enamoured with the fact that you can have a sincere friendship with this book. One can immerse themselves during emotional times (child or adult) feeling safe, comfortable, content. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, “Reading is dreaming with eyes open" and in these pages you see a wonder wide and far. A joyous fantastical connection.
From finding that live creature piece of origami, or joining in on the Falkori express and lighting your wish from a star letting your freedom to read spark a fire :) Whatever it is, take a dive in to discover or draem and reach the door with a question mark for a knocker. Let the literary aroma unfold in front of your own dreaming eyes. It awaits you :)

[Onika Howdyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another gem of an imaginative read from JD! I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first. The stories weren't as smooth transitioning from one to the next. There were some great characters introduced that brought out the 'willy wonka' kind of fantasy.

Always a fan of JD's writing and can't wait for the next book from him!