Hi: I'm sorry for the delay in replying to your message. My computer has been giving me trouble. It is obvious that you have a wealth of legal knowledge and experience to bring to your books and obviously have a good command of English. However writing a novel needs as much care over planning and organisation as I imagine a complex legal case does.
You start off introducing us to a learned judge, who is quickly despatched. Then we are engaged sympathetically with someone accused of her murder. In Chapter 3, however, the narrative moves into the first person and our interest is turned to the man who will presumably be the novel's chief protagonist.
This change of "sympathy" does not involve me as a reader and others may feel the same. I have been a writer of one kind or another all my life - journalist, magazine editor, poet, playwright - but have only recently turned to writing novels. I find there is as much to learn as there would be for a novice lawyer taking on his first cases, so forgive me if I appear hyper-critical. The intention is to be helpful.
I.
Leslie Rocker

"Hi: Another Nevada City guy on Authonomy? Wow."

Yeah. How 'bout that? Heh. Haven't seen it since '92--but my guess is that it hasn't changed much so far as the outward look of the place, which is the beauty of those old Gold Rush towns, locked in time as they must be, for posterity.

We lived in a small one room cabin below Gold Run and Dutch Flat on Bear River where we worked and served as caretakers for a large old patented placer mine. Though we were far closer to Colfax, a truly dreary town, we traveled to Grass Valley/Nevada City twice the distance to do our bi-weekly shopping at Town Talk.

Those were wonderful years for us filled with many an adventure that I really must take time to write about before those fond memories are fled.

I'll have a look at your book!

Thats no problem Michael Ill take a look at your work. However ill appreciate it if you can check out THE JOURNEY too and back it . will be looking forward to it many thanks.

Tim Templer

The Journey

Love to do a read swap. Placing you on my watchlist.
Shirley Grace
The Devil's Stepchild

Hi Michael,
I hope you get a chance to read my steampunk story.
Thanks
Kirk (Munich)
"Aethunium"

Hello Michael,
thank you so much for the backing. It's truly appreciated. I had a quick look at your pitch and watchlisted your book for further reading.
All the best,
Nicola

Dear Supporter,
Thank you for any comments, any encouragement and for supporting my book by shelving it. Having never written a novel, when I uploaded it onto Authonomy I had no idea it would even climb the ratings, or that I could ever attract 200 'backs' or reach the top 5. I am eternally grateful, an unusual genre, I am not sure Harper Collins will even be interested, but I am interested in their feedback, it should also be encouragement for you to have faith in your own book, YOU CAN DO IT!
If I owe you a read please let me know, my laptop crashed and I have been busy with another project the past few weeks, I will get to you. :-) I will still check in if I get ranked and will try and return your support if I am able.
Kindest Regards and Best Wishes
Lenny Banks
I have undertaken a couple of edits since your review, If you like the changes, would you be able to throw another star my way? ;-)

I am done! My book has been edited! Read it, find yourself in my situation, compare your reaction to mine and judge if you must!

What do you do when life is too intense? When bad and good things happen without giving you a break?
When you say to yourself, ok, this is it, now I should be able to have a "normal life".... but you get hit again, and harder. There will be part two of this book, because "It can't always rain..."

Hi Michael,
I didn't forget about you. The Chief Rabbinate of Istanbul says that if you need further information, you should contact someone in person, and answer their questions precisely. Sometimes it's the same name but the father name or mother name is different. So, it's the best to speak with them in person. You can also google their information, but in case, here it is:
Tel: + 90 0212 244 - 8794.

All the best,
Lucette

Dear Michael,

I have already suggested your novel 'Judicial Indiscretion' to many of my friends, they look forward to reading it.

Regards Eddie

Dear Michael,
I'm sorry for not getting in touch earlier about this, as I've already spoken to the Rabai of Istanbul and a few community members about it. I need to call them in a few days and give them the exact details you've provided. The reason I didn't touch base with you is because I'm currently in Tel Aviv, visiting my mother until next Tuesday.
I'll definitely guide you how to proceed once I speak with them again next week. You never know, maybe you meet some 'new' family members.
Take care and talk soon,
Lucette

Dear Michael,

Laura (WhiteFinger), is backing 'Prettier Than Me', Thank you. I hope she enjoys the novel.

Regards
Eddie McCann

I've placed your book on my watchlist and will take a look at it. If you feel you want something easy to read, please take a look at my children's book 'Blast'.
Debbie

Hi Michael,
I'll check the last names you've provided too. They sound familiar though.
I'll stay in touch,
Lucette

Dear Michael,

You are most welcome. In fact I have just taken Jack Hudson's novel 'Warm Up Kills' off my bookshelf. Extremely well written. Hope your wife enjoys my novels.

Regards
Eddie - Island Of Dreams

Michael, I have started reading your book and am extremely impressed. I am going to recommend it to a new friend of mine who is on the site. He has been most helpful to me offline with the trimming and polishing of my book, which really isn't his genre, but I think yours is exactly his kind of read. He had better not take me off his shelf and add yours, lol, or I will never recommend a book again.

Hey Michael,

My profound gratitude to you for your support. I greatly appreciate your efforts. Sorry that I lately have been very busy tying up loose ends to my book. I will back yours right away, doncha worri.

Regards,
Ben

Hello markin 2500, I'd be happy to read your work and I'm waiting for one of my books on my shelf to go to the Ed's desk so I should have some room real soon. My book, The missing ones is up and I'm still editing. I'd appreciate comments if you have the opportunity. Catryntx

Thanks for your message. If you want to exchange reads, I am game. I have two books you can choose from.

Mute is out with Silver Leaf Books, so I am looking for readers.

Famous After Death is still being worked on, so I need feedback.

Best regards,

Brian Bandell

Hi Mark,
I'm currently in Istanbul and I'll definitely check with some authorized people that I know within the community. Has your last name always been Arkin?
On the other hand, thank you very much for your support and we;ll hopefully stay in touch...
All the best,
Lucette