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Recent Reviews for Marty Kay

Danny Boy (Book) - 4/11/2008 2:49:19 PM
Darn, Marty! You've now got me hooked! Is this book out on the market, yet? Published? If this is a teaser, I hope you are writing 24/7 to complete :o) Thanks, friend, for Micke's Chapter. Of course I enjoyed... Micke

Irish Eyes (Book) - 4/11/2008 10:41:06 AM
IRISH EYES - Marty Kay, Author Book Review "When Irish eyes are smiling..." , and sure won't they steal your heart away? That's the effect this book, and its protagonist, will have on you. Michael Maguire arrived in the U.S. from his native land, Ireland, as a young man. He settles in Philadelphia, where he finds his new homeland can be rough, but works hard to establish himself. Michael has no green card; he is an illegal from across the Atlantic. His story begins in the harsh winter of Philadelphia; he has lost his family and home, and most of his savings, in his pending divorce. It is a cold, blistery night as he fends his way to Saint William's Church, his sanctuary. Little does he know that the cold would be the least of his worries. His first marriage in the U.S. ends in failure, yet produced a daughter who is his pride and life. Michael encounters a few undesirables from the seedier side of life that would do him harm. Still, he remains hopeful. He maintains his Catholic upbringing, thinking daily of his dear father, who, by his words and life, sustains Michael's character and goals. There are a couple sexual scenes, but only as an integral and minor part of the story. The "feast" is served to you as every adventurous and productible part of Michael's life unfolds; as he maintains being a father to his daughter; as he finds new love; as the culmination of his hard work comes to fruition in 1986 by the Immigration Act. In the 6+ years Michael has been in the U.S., he has experienced the good and bad; happy and sorrowful; monitary downs and ups; setbacks and rewards. During all these experiencess he maintains his integrity When you realize the story is coming to its end, you can only hope author Marty Kay has another Michael Maguire book in the making. Oh, yes...I DO recommend this book. (SEE: Marty's Article - PROMOTION)

Miracle at Midnight (Short Story) - 3/19/2009 2:57:29 PM
Christmastime or not (when I read your story), it warms my heart; surely told as only you can do, Marty! Been on the "ailing" list, so I'm attempting to catch up on reading. Blessings and Love - Micke

Shadow of a Gunman (Short Story) - 1/24/2009 10:26:39 PM
Brave decent young men seem to be rare these days. Thank you telling about one in this splendid story. Sincerely, Regino

Miracle at Midnight (Short Story) - 12/27/2008 11:14:20 AM
well done

Miracle at Midnight (Short Story) - 12/26/2008 2:53:17 AM
Good story; well done!

Bless me, Father (Short Story) - 3/31/2008 8:09:41 AM
Compelling write... You have a way of holding the reader throughout the whole read... Cryssa

Bless me, Father (Short Story) - 3/29/2008 6:03:22 PM
A nice story. You made the characters come to life! Bravo! John Michael Domino

Bless me, Father (Short Story) - 3/29/2008 3:59:21 PM
As usual, you touch a person's heart with your story, Marty. I didn't know whether to grieve for Sister Paula, or be happy that she had the love of a man that would last her a lifetime...both emotions I'm sure you intended. You are a talented writer...did I say that before? :o) Micke

A Sniper's Promise (Short Story) - 3/29/2008 7:43:30 AM
Excellent story, Marty; very well written! :)

Bless me, Father (Short Story) - 3/29/2008 7:42:46 AM
Excellent write, very well penned! BRAVO, Marty! :)

A Sniper's Promise (Short Story) - 3/28/2008 8:07:07 PM
Ah, I should have waited 'til morn to read this story. Though wonderfully told, I fear it will be repeated in my dreams tonight. As with your story, life has many twists and turns in its sadness. Micke

Silent Holocaust (Poetry) - 7/23/2009 7:20:04 AM
Very powerful, tragic write! God bless the child! Anna

Yesterday (Poetry) - 7/23/2009 7:17:10 AM
Very well said, Marty. Much wisdom and truth in so few words. Anna

Yesterday (Poetry) - 3/19/2009 3:13:37 PM
A complicated task - twelve-word poem - that you made so meaningful by your words. Very well done, my friend! I've missed your works. Blessings and Love - Micke

From Here To Eternity (Poetry) - 3/19/2009 3:09:06 PM
And through Eternity, she will always feel the love of her Dad! What a beautiful sharing of emotion in your words, Marty...I know she hears them; thank you for revealing them to us... Blessings and Love - Micke

Yesterday (Poetry) - 3/3/2009 5:34:21 AM
12 words of powerful and good messages in it.take care and thank you for sharing this Edwin

Yesterday (Poetry) - 3/2/2009 3:19:58 PM
Wonderful images to illustrate a timeless truth in 12 words. I like it. Susan

Yesterday (Poetry) - 3/2/2009 1:58:40 PM
Says so much in twelve words - powerfully effective and written, Marty. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

From Here To Eternity (Poetry) - 1/1/2009 12:47:35 PM

From Here To Eternity (Poetry) - 12/30/2008 6:13:45 PM
All that was passed down now is within your heart and soul to carry the torch until such time as you pass it down.... Be always safe, Karen

From Here To Eternity (Poetry) - 12/30/2008 5:08:32 PM
Not to dwell on death, life continues on. Dad was important and his memory will guide the living. Ron

From Here To Eternity (Poetry) - 12/30/2008 3:11:17 PM
very good

Silent Holocaust (Poetry) - 11/8/2008 8:07:05 AM
Gasp! I can only grieve with you... Blessings, dear friend...Micke

The Last Teardrop (Poetry) - 11/8/2008 8:04:38 AM
The compassion and love in your words seep through the sadness of them. My condolances to you, friend, in your loss. I lost "my best friend" 12 years ago, two years before my husband, and still feel the empty space in my life; but there are grand memories to keep us. Blessings and Love - Micke

Miscarriage (Poetry) - 11/8/2008 7:59:03 AM
Tears flood my heart and eyes as your words bring back personal memories of long ago, as 'tho they were yesterday. I understand your heartache, Marty. Blessings and Love - Micke

Crossing the Threshold (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 7:06:43 PM
Want to believe this is fictional, but have a feeling it's not: there is too much pain here to have been made up. So sorry - words once more fail - (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Compassion (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 7:04:54 PM
My heart squeezed by the depth of love in these lines ... so beautiful, so powerful, so sad. Well done. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Miscarriage (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 5:43:10 PM
Oh dear God, how this just breaks my heart. All the pain and agony that never really ever goes away, just heartbreaking... Be always safe, Karen

Miscarriage (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 3:51:21 PM
Oh my,these words are tearing at my heart...so very touching dear man..be well and always safe...Hugs

Silent Holocaust (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 3:06:29 PM
Undone - words fail - who speaks for the child? *tears* (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Hand of God (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 3:04:40 PM
Daughter. Sister. Niece. Cousin of Veterans. A USAF Veteran myself. Thank you for honoring their sacrifice with compassion and dignity: I salute you. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Forgotten (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 3:03:14 PM
My God - this one leaves me stunned - undone - where have you been? Five poems and I'm hooked on your words of grace - of compassion - of l i f e - thank you. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Wash my Wounds (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 2:58:53 PM
Heartbreaking - these tears that cause mine to fall - undone by the power in these lines - (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Dear Mr President (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 2:57:30 PM
POWERFUL - how did I miss this one? God bless our soldiers, who can't win: sent to fight a battle, charged if innocents get caught in the crossfire - yet the enemy uses their own as incendiary devicess - shame. War is hell. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Miscarriage (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 2:54:45 PM
Words fail - except, I'm sorry - (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Miscarriage (Poetry) - 11/6/2008 2:51:20 PM
Powerful poem. It must have been a difficult write for you. I've had a similiar experience, twice in fact, and the heartbreak is devastating. God bless and keep you.