Recent Reviews for Shawn Patrick Cormier
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Nomadin (Book) - 11/18/2007 1:52:19 PM
Nomadin presents an engrossing tale of mysterious, enchanting characters catapulted by powerful motivations moving against a backdrop of richly drawn settings designed to pull the reader right into the narrative. Humor abounds as writer Cormier fits metaphor, pun and downright whimsical into the tale. Effective dialog carries the reader along on a breathless adventure as the three stalwarts endeavor to outwit the enemy. The reader is easily caught up in the account as Ilien faces danger and his burgeoning use of mysterious powers he never realized were his. Conflict is plentiful and deftly resolved. At every turn Ilien meets near catastrophe, adversity and heart rending upset before he learns that everything is not always as he had first thought. Hooks and twists to suit the most demanding reader. And, the best of all, book two is on it’s way.
Excellent book for classroom ‘free reading’ use, parent and/or teacher ‘read-to’ use and pleasure reading for the 11-16 group.
Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend.
still waiting for the next in the series!!
NiDemon (Book) - 7/5/2006 9:48:55 AM
As with Nomadin, I read it in one day. It's an awesome fantasy story that just engulfs your imagination. Can't wait for the next one!
NiDemon (Book) - 3/15/2006 1:26:01 PM
Title: Nidemon
Entertaining Read …….. Recommended …. 4 stars
Treachery, runes, life, death, more than one sword and a prophesy fulfilled will be revealed before the tale is finished. The tale ends with farewells, hope and the beginning of a journey.
Once again writer Cormier captures the essential quality of the genre to produce one more zestful, fast paced text.
Read full review as Author'sDen article: mj hollingshead page: Nidemon ... Molly's Reviews
The Sunday Herald (Short Story) - 11/18/2007 1:43:30 PM
enjoyed the read, didn't know you were posting to AD! welcome
The Sunday Herald (Short Story) - 9/25/2006 7:46:49 AM
Beautiful story. It holds attention and is nicely written. :-)
One suggestion: "He met Naomi at the airport." Here, you might want to say "He had met..." to show that you're jumping back in time for a moment. Otherwise, it looks like he's meeting her again in present time.
I love how you slid into the ending so well. The story all flows together as smoothly as the plane through the blue sky. :-)
The Sunday Herald (Short Story) - 9/21/2006 3:31:29 PM
Nice and talented story. Very emotional and captivating.
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The Sunday Herald (Short Story) - 9/3/2006 2:31:29 PM
very nice work.....
That Endless Runway (Poetry) - 8/4/2009 10:37:31 AM
You write true: the memories we have of someone dearly departed quite alot of the time are filled with negative, guilty emotions. Like a story left half-written, or "like a song left unsung".
The wind? Fantastic metaphor, truly.
Castaway (Poetry) - 8/4/2009 10:33:31 AM
What does it truly take for a man to find himself? To be totally alone, isolated from all other feelings, people or stimuli. And out of the darkness comes a maiden so clearly made for you, made for "us": myself and I.
Your descriptions work wonders on a tempered heart, and this woman you love should feel fair and confident in herself; you obviously see her that way.
She is a lucky woman to have such endearing, respectful thoughts written about her.
Castaway (Poetry) - 7/20/2009 4:15:26 AM
What a lovely tribute to your wife.....lots to think about in your words. I really enjoyed the lyrical flow of your poem.
Anna
Pebble (Poetry) - 7/20/2009 4:12:50 AM
Yes Shawn, I have been there. Excellent write.
Anna
Pebble (Poetry) - 3/11/2009 4:30:56 PM
If you drop a pebble into a pond its ripples cross the pond. are not your words like pebbles, droped into the pond of humanity?rcs
That Endless Runway (Poetry) - 5/15/2008 6:29:22 AM
Memories of him will always be and in spirit he is with you now. God needed him to do work in heaven and took him to that place to be. He is not alone but with loved ones gone before and the angels and God.
Pebble (Poetry) - 4/30/2008 9:19:36 AM
Tossed back from the ocean, but the ocean is so peaceful a place to me. You are not lost among the sand, you are revived and going on from your losses very nicely.
Castaway (Poetry) - 4/30/2008 9:17:52 AM
What a great way to meet and become one. I like the wording of this and ships that pass in the night never stray and this is a beautiful tribute to your wife.**********
That Endless Runway (Poetry) - 11/18/2007 1:56:02 PM
poignant
Castaway (Poetry) - 11/18/2007 1:44:31 PM
good one
Pebble (Poetry) - 11/18/2007 1:44:12 PM
i like this
Pebble (Poetry) - 5/13/2007 12:55:33 PM
truer words were never spoken
Pebble (Poetry) - 4/27/2007 7:51:42 PM
very poignant write-i feel like i am in the lost phase right now--anyway, a well done write
Pebble (Poetry) - 9/11/2006 6:35:04 PM
a powerful sense of loss of control over the events in your life ...
Pebble (Poetry) - 9/11/2006 4:05:28 PM
Yes we have. A very apt comparison.
Pebble (Poetry) - 9/11/2006 12:38:24 PM
I like it.... the words flow so well..~Lady GoldStar
That Endless Runway (Poetry) - 9/7/2006 9:33:45 AM
Compelling sentiments that reach the depth of the soul; a fine tribute, Shawn. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace,
Regis
Castaway (Poetry) - 9/7/2006 9:32:25 AM
Thank you for sharing this engaging poetic tale, Shawn. Love and peace,
Regis
Pebble (Poetry) - 9/7/2006 9:31:13 AM
Yes. You are right. You express a universal human theme here, Shawn. I can certainly relate. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Pebble (Poetry) - 9/6/2006 7:12:20 PM
an excellent description of a feeling of helplessness...of being the recipient of whatever whim the fates might have
this is very, very good. it reads very well.
Susan
Castaway (Poetry) - 9/6/2006 3:21:53 PM
A Onederful tale she will enjoy.
Ron
That Endless Runway (Poetry) - 9/4/2006 12:22:25 AM
Now that is a poem worth remembering.
Well done and said.
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