Ash: Like a Tattoo

by Dan Waltz

An unfortunate death, and a mother’s frivolous purchase, turns a family’s life upside down. A little sister, born years later, has to learn to cope with the loss of someone she never knew, and she does so in a most fascinating way. This is a story of nature, family strength, bonding, bullying, and death; all brought to you in this most imaginative and unforgettable tale. You'll laugh and you'll cry, but most of all, you will wonder.

How ASH came to be.... Yes, I was bullied as a kid and here's my story... http://danwaltz.blogspot.com/2014/11/...

Ash's web-page.... http://www.danwaltz.com/ash-like-a-ta...

298 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2014

About the author

DAN WALTZ
author * illustrator * artist

Dan's artwork tell their own stories, and his stories paint their own pictures.

Dan's love for nature shines through with every finely tuned brush stroke of his realistic paintings. His drawings and paintings have graced the covers and insides of many national catalogs, novels and kids books across America. His written words have spoken to kids and adults alike in both paperback and ebook formats, and have sold thousands across the globe. His love for horror and fantasy is reflected in every written word. His detailed stories usually take on double meanings and rarely end the way you think they will. Filled with twists and turns, Dan's stories aim to keep you intrigued from start-to-finish.

Dan's latest release, and first adult novel "Viral Bound" is sure to keep the zombies alive a biting to the end, yet hides an important tale that everyone can relate to, and enjoy.You won't have to look hard to realize that "Viral Bound" is more than just a typical zombie story.

Dan is currently working on his next novel, "Field of Screams," with hopes for a mid-late 2013 release. Also making notes to the sequel to "Viral Bound."

"Follow your Dreams Folks!"

Website: www.danwaltz.com

Social Media:
Blogger: http://danwaltz.blogspot.com
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dan_waltz
Google Plus G+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/111666976...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanWaltz
The Art of Dan Waltz Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ar...

Reviews

[P Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a page turner and contains some very powerful themes. Ash: Like a Tattoo is a story of family and the healing love that can come from a child but it also realistically depicts how a family and a community can torn apart by bullying. I was happy to have the scenes of comic relief to balance out some of the heart-wrenching moments that are contained in the book although I never felt there was an imbalance.

I absolutely loved the ending of this book. It's one of the most enchanting, surprising and inspiring endings I've ever read in a fiction book. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this novel. As the author states, it's hard to pin down a genre where it fits, other that to say it's a very good tale that would be enjoyed by most people.

[Jan Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author/Artist Dan Waltz has written another incredible book. His compassion for nature, humans and animals shine through amazingly. I don’t want to say too much what this book is about, but what I can tell you is that it encompasses the unbelievable story of a sister, brother, mom and dad that go through; pain, sorrow, and confusion in their lives. Dan lets you see all of this as if you are right there with the family. He also brings out important issues that need to be taken seriously in our country for the well-being of our children. All-in-all I couldn’t put this book down…. It is a wonderful read for adults and children alike. Thank you Dan for sharing with us!

[Dan Waltz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m finding it hard to label this book into one particular genre. It’s a mixture that I think everyone of all ages will enjoy. It has a little fantasy taste to it, mixed with a little paranormal feel, but most of all, it has a lot of family drama, with a touch of comedy thrown in here and there, to break up the seriousness of the issues at hand.

It’s a story of a boy who was bullied and took his own life at an early age, and how his younger sister grew up without him. It’s about family crisis and how they faced and handled some pretty big, yet common issues. All this is told in a most imaginative, and unforgettable tale, that’s been compared to, ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory;’ a huge compliment, which I’ll gladly accept.

When I ask people what they think, I’m told that it’s a story about bullying, which wasn’t my initial intent, but with that said, maybe it was, subconsciously, after what had happened to me when I was a kid. http://danwaltz.blogspot.com/2014/11/...

I hope you enjoy ASH, Like a Tattoo as much as I did writing it.

[Deanna Kahler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ash: Like a Tattoo is a unique and intriguing story. It centers around a family who lost their special needs son when he committed suicide. But the book is about so much more than that. It's a refreshing mix of drama, the paranormal and humor, as well the effect bullying has on a person, his family and the community.

As an author of a paranormal novel about the afterlife, I especially enjoyed that aspect of the book. Things aren't always as they seem, and there are definitely a few surprises in Ash: Like a Tattoo! I loved how Ashton’s sister approached life with an open mind and heart and helped her family see things from a different perspective.

I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the paranormal, has been affected by bullying or just enjoys a good story about the ties that bind us. Well done!