Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The Reviews Are In!

Here are a few of the reviews written on Amazon, GoodReads and the Boston Globe for "The Missionary and the Brute"! Great fun for me to see that folks get it! Enjoy!


 


Boston Globe

(in an interview of Author Suzzy Roche - "Wayward Saints")
"[Kenworthy’s] written such a page-turner."



Amazon.com
****
Steev Baker
"Equal parts travelogue, thriller, and theological treatise, Mr. Kenworthy's first book-length work of fiction is a genre-bending tale of sin and redemption. "The Missionary and the Brute" pulls no punches but moves breathlessly between gorgeous descriptions of Tanzinian landscape and customs, a tense story about a serial killer, and the faith-driven, internal dialog of a tormented man. The story is fairly straightforward: 4 days in the life of a man as he assists a visiting American missions team building a school in Tanzinia. Along the way, they encounter everything from fermented bananas to a bushfire to a funeral for a child. Jadwin Ross (also called simply The Missionary) is as flawed a protagonist as you would want, and although the story is largely told from his point of view, there are rarely any times you feel sympathy for him. And that's ok; this book is read best as a psychological horror novel akin to Robert Bloch's "Psycho" or Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness." Kudos to Mr. Kenworthy for tackling a difficult subject and complicated character development. I look forward to reading his next novel(s) and watching him grow as a novelist. "



Amazon.com

*****
Shawmemory
"I'm into my second read through this new work. I missed so many nuances the first time because I just wanted to keep reading through to the end! Surprises throughout, fascinating twists and turns ... one of those smile-one-moment-cringe-the-next stories. I've already purchased three - one for myself and two as library donations for my community. This is a thought-provoking and entertaining read. Highly recommended!THE MISSIONARY AND THE BRUTE "



Amazon.com
*****
Sheila Pierson
"Mr. Kenworthy is one of my new favorite authors. With The Missionary and the Brute I was immediately captured by the author's exceptional ability to lead me into a world he's obviously very familiar with, a world of beauty and darkness, mystery and intrigue, heartbreak and triumph. His descriptions of Tanzania, Africa, made me feel as though I'd been transported there. His descriptions of the people make it obvious he is speaking from first-hand experience even though this is a work of fiction. By the end, you are glad it is. By the end, you will be catapulted to a place you never saw coming, never anticipated and will be left positively breathless. I actually needed a moment to recuperate from the shock. Read The Missionary and the Brute for yourself and find a new favorite author in John Kenworthy. "



Goodreads.com

****
Bobby J.
"What started as a lazy read becomes an overwhelmingly intriguing novel taking place in the daytime darkness of Tanzania. Jadwin Ross, the missionary, is the perfect character to keep you guessing throughout as to his innocence or guilt. Be aware, the on-going battle between good and evil (and in this case predator or prey) is descriptive and violent. This tale is a journey to be taken with a seat belt and maybe a lifeline. It took me 2 days to read the first 50 pages and 1 afternoon to read the last 250. It WILL hook you. Mr. Kenworthy has produced an African horror story that will bring you face-to-face with a beast that is undeniably believable and late-night-in-the-dark frightening. I won this book in a Goodread's giveaway and have added myself to John Kenworthy's reading list."


Goodreads.com

***
Cee Martinez
"The opening of this strange, cold tale set in the heart of sweltering Tanzania is a good one. Missionary Jadwin Ross is being pummeled in a creaky interrogation room, accused of a murder he did not commit. There is hardly a better way to open a book, and it hooked me instantly. Ross, as a character, is very clearly defined. Lusty, apathetic at times, and even mean-spirited, Ross is not your garden variety missionary.

He is in charge of a small village in Tanzania, and a flock of American visitors who range from the stereotypical dress-alike married couple, the mother with a problem goth-daughter, and a beautiful guest named Leah. Ross's peers also include a fellow minister, his beautiful bespectacled daughter Imura, and a misogynistic tour guide named Daud.

Imura and Leah are the best defined of the side characters, and both at times objects of Ross's lust. Daud is also well done, a vicious, sharp tongued sulker who becomes a thorn in Ross's side.

In between the day to day goings on of the characters, the story jumps forward to Ross's ordeal in interrogation. The story shines best with all the little details throughout. The Missionary work, Africa, traditions, local colloquialisms, scents, sounds, heat, sweat, smells, all of it shines through from an author who clearly has mastery of his setting and subject. I found it a personal joy to experience this detailed world I'd never previously put much thought to.

Ross himself, however, is a tricky fellow. A man of God, to be sure, and one dedicated to his work. This is outlined with a constant inner monologue, that, to be honest, got old fast for me. The florid quoting of scripture and lofty sentiments muttered over and over, comparing himself to martyrs and to righteous suffering became quite redundant for me to read.

The man of God lapses and quite often, I might add, into another man, an Earthy lusty fellow at that. A disturbing glimpse of his character is shown in a graphic sex scene where the woman in question is degraded to nothing more than a pliable sex toy to satiate Ross's lust.

The center of this novel is sprinkled with mystery and the specter of death. Nevertheless, it did sag somewhat for me. Although I did appreciate the flash-forward format, I still sometimes felt stifled by some of the pacing and befuddled by Ross's increasingly callous nature. I wanted a character to bond with, and Ross remained fiercely resistant to that, no matter how intriguing I found the plot.

A violent, surreal world spills across the pages in the third act however. Bloody, heart pounding, and heartbreaking, with just the right amount of twist, and with no regard at all for expectations, I found myself nodding and smiling at this brilliant final act. A few of the more "infuriating" points I found in the first two acts were actually cleared up for me with the final act and I am so glad to have stuck with it. "The Missionary and the Brute" is an offbeat, uneven thriller but the mastery Mr. Kenworthy has over his setting and the brutal confidence he has in presenting Jadwin Ross to the reader makes this a bizarre, deadly little read"

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Free Kindle Day!

For two days "Animated Lives!" will be free on Kindle for whomever of ya'all want it. Already it has zoomed up the charts and is #1 in free animation books being offered this weekend (Okay, so it's the ONLY animation book being offered free this weekend - but don't burst my bubble....)

So enjoy this special freebie. If you like it maybe you can toss up a good word two on a review somewhere. If you don't like it - hey, it's free!

Happy Weekend!

Get your Free Kindle Book Here

Friday, March 23, 2012

Reviews, news, free books, cool movie and more...

A lot of great things all happening at once.

The first is that I got a really insightful review of "The Missionary and the Brute" on Amazon. The description and understanding of the novel are really dead on for me. Way cool. Read the review here.

The next is that my friend Floyd Norman (animation legend from Disney/Pixar/Tom Carter, etc.) did a mini-interview for my next novel, "The Blue Man". Floyd is sometimes referenced as the first African American animator in the industry and he did an awesome job answering questions from a fictional character (faux animation historian, Alwyn Ross). When Leslie Iwerks and I did a booksigning at Disneyland in 2001 for "The Hand Behind the Mouse", Floyd drove down and stood behind my chair the entire time telling me tales and keeping me company. It was so ironic that all these hardcore Disney fans were eating up Leslie and my signatures but it was FLOYD's they should really have sought. It was such a cool thing to have him there. I get choked up thinking about the kindness of that gesture to this day.

The next cool thing is that "Animated Lives!" is now available for Kindle! To celebrate that release, I am offering free downloads for Saturday and Sunday so get yours this weekend. If you like it please consider writing a review or ranking it or liking it or whathaveyou. It is much appreciated. Or if you can't wait, get it now!

"Animated Lives!" is a strange hybrid. Just as Floyd Norman was interviewed for a small section of "The Blue Man", real animators are interviewed by Alwyn Ross in separate chapters of this quirky little book. Each chapter features an animator working in short film. Some are famous, some are infamous, some are quiet little geniuses working alone for their art.

Gitanjali Rao was one of my favorites of these interviews. Her work, "Painted Rainbow" is a sensitive and sensitively-rendered work that embodies a visceral sense of loneliness and joy. Ostensibly it is the story of us all - escaping our pain through imaginations that set us free. Here is the film upon which her chapter is based.

Monday, March 19, 2012

I empathize with mine-goblins in underwear. So what?

For my latest book, "Animated Lives!" I had the leeway to interview whomever the heck I chose. My main criteria for selection was that the animator had to have created work that I found enjoyable, interesting, challenging, important or hopefully all of the above. The first chapter kicks off with Slovenian interviewee, Dusan Kastelic who single-handedly made a strange little CGi film called "Perk" which can best be described as 'An out of work mine-goblin dances around his cave in his underwear to accordion-laced punk rock.'

I can't say honestly that it's all that important of a film. Nor is it really challenging. It wasn't meant to be. I suppose it's interesting, but that's not the word that comes to mind when most folks view it. Mostly it's just pure quirky, blissfully joyous entertainment.

Enjoyable? Heck, yeah! Unabashedly so.

Other chapters feature famed animators such as Suzie Templeton talking about her Academy Award-winning film "Peter and the Wolf", Andrew Jimenez of Pixar talking about "One Man Band" Disney's famed Ward Kimball walking us through "Stop that Tank"... but this little film by Kastelic may strangely be the most representative of the quirky films encountered in this little book.

And yes, strangely is the operative word.

Enjoy! Lord knows I do!

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Animated Lives! now on Amazon!

Just in time to eradicate those post St. Patrick's Day Blues - a lively fun book that embraces the lighter side of my writing. Now on Amazon - "Animated Lives!" It is always really fun for me to watch the roll-out of one of my books. It goes live on the publisher site first, then it gets its barebones look on Amazon. Then it gets a description, a LOOK-INSIDE and the beginning rankings. Shortly after that it starts appearing on Powells, Barnes & Nobles, etc. in a very skeletal form. Months later those will fill in with details as well.



But for now Animated Lives! is live and well and available on Amazon. Enjoy!

Well frankly do more than enjoy - LIKE it, RATE it, REVIEW it, and BUY it!  Not necessarily in that order... and then yes, ENJOY it!!!!

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Special request...

Good morning!
My friend, author Sam Kirshaw (The Cushion Effect) has asked if I'd help bring awareness to Somoto Canyon Tours of Nicaragua. It is a cause that is very dear to her and I am happy to veer away from my talk of writing and my books for a moment.

As in so many impoverished regions of the world, the middleman is the scourge of all scourges. I know that to be so in Tanzania and Sam knows that be so from Nicaragua as well. For every well intended effort, there is someone with his hand out winnowing away part of the proceeds so the full benefit does not truly get to those who need it most. There is still benefit, but much less than might have been.

Understanding this, Somoto Canyon Tours aims to keep the benefit in the local region. As Sam explains, "It is a community project in a very poor part of Nicaragua with all profits staying in the community. No middlemen or big tour operators." The money stays with the people not siphoned away to some FatCat. 

She continues, "These are hard-working people and need to capitalise on the opportunity they have." If only all people had the opportunity to positively impact their own self-destiny. 


The blog detailing the tours and their mission has gone live at http://somotocanyontours.blogspot.com. If you have a chance check them out. And if you have a vacation coming soon - please add this to your consideration list. 

I'll get back to writing about writing and my latest release "Animated Lives!" with my next post. Thanks for listening!

Friday, March 16, 2012

Surprise! "Animated Lives!" Available Now!

Originally I had intended for "Animated Lives!" to come out in May 2012. However, the proofing process moved far more rapidly than I had anticipated and it is now ready for purchase. This book is a bit of a paradox. It is part short story collection/part non-fiction and all fun, fun, fun.

The premise of "Animated Lives!" is that Alwyn Ross is a fictional animation historian who interviewed 20 different real-life animators working in short animated film. In actuality, I conducted the interviews starting in 2005 on the heels of the success of "The Hand Behind the Mouse: an intimate biography of Ub Iwerks" (Disney Editions, winner of the E.G.Lutz Award for best book about animation). It was thrilling to be able to talk with so many brilliant filmmakers working at such a high level of artistry.

If the name Alwyn Ross seems familiar to you, it is because he is the younger brother to Jadwin Ross, the Missionary from "The Missionary and the Brute". While the siblings are vastly different in temperament and personality, they together with their sister Dottie comprise the core of the Ross Family Saga - a sprawling fictional opus that shall eventually span at least eight novels.

I hope you enjoy this unique new book that offers an in-depth inside view of the wonderful art of animation and an interesting new character in Alwyn Ross.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Barnes & Noble lowers price!

It is interesting to watch booksellers manipulate prices up and down to serve their own purposes. It is possible to find "The Missionary and the Brute" at many prices from many different vendors. It all depends on what the individual bookseller wants to make in profit above their cost. Royalties for all non-Amazon purchases are the same so I'm happy to point you to the best values.

With that in mind, Barnes & Noble has lowered the price of "The Missionary and the Brute" to $10.76. This is a substantial savings for you bargain hunters out there and you still get the same great book!  Just passing on the great news! Get your copy today! Or maybe two...

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-missionary-and-the-brute-john-kenworthy/1036936009?ean=9781442148413&itm=1&usri=john+kenworthy 

Oh, and after you read it - go back and give it a rating and a review if you would be so kind. Much appreciated. The only rating up there is mine and I inadvertantly gave it a 4-star instead of what I truly believe is a 5-star read...LOL

Monday, March 12, 2012

Back Home Again! (Blog Tour Recap)

What a wonderful thing! It's always lovely to go on the road to talk about writing, my books and other people's books, but it is also great to be back home again in the comfort of one's own blog. It was a whirlwind tour to be sure - and what I've pulled out of it is pure amazement and joy at the diversity of great writers supporting one another in a loving sense of community and sharing.

I hope that my constant readers have enjoyed going on other blogs and that you have joined, followed, liked and bookmarked those blogs to continue following these great and special authors and readers. Such incredible people they are. Our format ran from interviews of me to interviews of others - from my pontifications on various subjects such as how to handle bad reviews to several pieces of fiction either excerpted from my work or new prequel pieces written specifically for the tour.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Day 12

It is always interesting to see what authors choose to excerpt as a means of enticing more readers. For "The Missionary and the Brute" that was a bit challenging for me because there are so many twists and turns that I don't want to spoil for the readers. The chapter on my friend Jamie's site is one wherein the Missionary Jadwin Ross is picked up at the airport and he learns (as do we) about the other Americans who have already arrived. This is a good opportunity to get a taste of Tanzania and the characterizations in our tale.

Enjoy!


Today:
Sunday March 11th
"An Excerpt from 'The Missionary and the Brute'"

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Complete Schedule:

Wednesday February 29th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Thursday March 1st
"Mrs. Starr's EZ Peasy Spinach Surprise"

Friday March 2nd
"Stunt Double"

Saturday March 3rd
"Educating Tanzania"

Sunday March 4th
"Kenworthy interviews Author Raychelle Muhammad"

Monday March 5th
"Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross"

Tuesday March 6th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Wednesday March 7th
"Alwyn Ross writes: Visions of Bakshi" (NSFW)

Thursday March 8th
"Raven's Reviews"

Friday March 9th
"How to get a bad review (without slitting your wrists)"

Saturday March 10th
"Kenworthy interviews author Sam Kirshaw" at

Sunday March 11th
"Free Excerpt of The Missionary and the Brute" at

Monday March 12th
"Back Home Again!"

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Day 11 - Kenworthy interviews Sam Kirshaw



I have gone on record before and will go on record again and yet again with my belief that novelist Sam Kirshaw is simply (or not so simply) a fantastic writer. Erudite, intellectual and wickedly iconoclastic, her debut novel, "The Cushion Effect" is subtle, wise and brilliantly realized. Her next effort "American Daughters" takes the next step in proving that she is not merely on the cusp of greatness, but is already in fact there. 

It is my distinct honor to be able to interview Sam regarding her technique and her books. I'm not truly qualified to do so - you know it, I know it, she knows it. But if it lifts up her art - then it is well worth it. Read the interview and then rush over to Amazon to get your own copy of "The Cushion Effect" on Kindle. Discover an exciting new voice as I have. 


Enjoy!
Kenworthy Interviews Sam Kirshaw
(Now live!)
http://www.samkirshaw.blogspot.com/

Friday, March 9, 2012

How to Get a Bad Review (without slitting your wrists)


Day 10 leads us over to writer Johanna Pitcairn's website for an upbeat discussion of how to turn a bad review into a positive learning experience. Not an easy accomplishment!

While you are on Johanna's page, please bookmark the site so that you can return for information on her YA novel, "Death by Chocolate" to be serialized soon by Curiosity Quills.

Enjoy!


Today:
Friday March 9th

"How to get a bad review
(without slitting your wrists)"
http://themanicheans.wordpress.com

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Complete Schedule:


Wednesday February 29th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"
http://inkdropinterviews.com/2012/02/29/john-kenworthy/


Thursday March 1st
"Mrs. Starr's EZ Peasy Spinach Surprise"
http://sheilapierson.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/john-d-kenworthy-blog-tour/


Friday March 2nd
"Stunt Double"
http://honiebriggs.com/2012/03/02/stunt-double-2/


Saturday March 3rd
"Educating Tanzania"
http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/2012/03/guest-blogger-john-d-kenworthy-talks.html


Sunday March 4th
"Kenworthy interviews Author Raychelle Muhammad"
http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/2012/03/kenworthy-interviews-author-raychelle.html


Monday March 5th
"Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross"
http://www.catherinenoble.com/2012/03/john-kenworthy-interviews-missionary.html


Tuesday March 6th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"
http://mefrancoauthor.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-with-john-kenworthy.html


Wednesday March 7th
"Alwyn Ross writes: Visions of Bakshi" (NSFW)
http://maxloved.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/special-short-story-with-guest-blogger-john-kenworthy/


Thursday March 8th
"Raven's Reviews"
http://sheilapierson.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/john-kenworthys-genius-is-showing-join-in-on-this-fun-read/

Friday March 9th
"How to get a bad review (without slitting your wrists)"
http://themanicheans.wordpress.com

Saturday March 10th
"Kenworthy interviews author Sam Kirshaw" at
http://samkirshaw.blogspot.com/


Sunday March 11th
"Free Excerpt of The Missionary and the Brute" at
http://www.jamiebmusings.webs.com/ 


Monday March 12th
"Travel Tips with Jadwin Ross"


Tuesday March 13th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"


Enjoy!!!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Day 9: Raven's Reviews

One of the great joys of doing this Book Blog Tour is revisiting favorite characters from "The Missionary and the Brute" with backstories and prequel shorts that are not necesary for understanding the book itself but are fun nonetheless for me. Raven Starr had a small but integral role in the novel, but is really fun to write about outside of that tale. This is one of my favorite pieces - a web log review she supposedly did for a class project of a Steam Punk novel. It is replete with strikeouts and suggestions and comments from her AP English teacher. (It also let's me talk about "Flash Gold" by Lindsay Buroker!) So much fun - and I get to write about Steam Punk too. Thanks to Brenda Drake for turning me on to this genre - I look forward to her own contribution to Steam Punk literature in time!

And thanks again to Sheila Pierson for so graciously opening up her blog to my little words. It is amazing the generosity of fellow writers. I'm always amazed and thrilled by that. It's really heartening to feel that support!

Thank you thank you thank you!


And someday maybe, Raven might, just might join that hallowed coterie of authors. You never know...
(well, I do maybe but not you...lol)

Enjoy!

Today:

Thursday March 8th

"Raven's Reviews"
http://sheilapierson.wordpress.com/



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Complete Schedule:

Wednesday February 29th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Thursday March 1st
"Mrs. Starr's EZ Peasy Spinach Surprise"

Friday March 2nd
"Stunt Double"

Saturday March 3rd
"Educating Tanzania"

Sunday March 4th
"Kenworthy interviews Author Raychelle Muhammad"

Monday March 5th
"Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross"

Tuesday March 6th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Wednesday March 7th

Thursday March 8th
"Raven's Reviews"
http://sheilapierson.wordpress.com/ 


Friday March 9th
"How to get a bad review without slitting your wrists" at

Saturday March 10th
"Kenworthy interviews author Sam Kirshaw" at
http://samkirshaw.blogspot.com/ 

Sunday March 11th
"Free Excerpt of The Missionary and the Brute"

Monday March 12th
"Travel Tips with Jadwin Ross"

Tuesday March 13th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Enjoy!!!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Day 8: Alwyn Ross writes "Visions of Bakshi"


Day 8 and the road is a little bumpy today. Those weak of heart should probably turn around and wait for smoother paving tomorrow. Today the Missionary Jadwin Ross's younger brother, the animation historian Alwyn Ross, writes about animation legend, Ralph Bakshi. To much of the world, Bakshi is known primarily for directing the X-rated Fritz the Cat, but to animation historians he is known simply as a brilliant animator. The subject matter and context are not the point - the man is a genius at what he does. It is therefore fitting that today's blog stop lands at writer Max Loved's erotica website. Be warned this is a NSFW (not safe for work) site because of content. However, also be warned that the key word is 'writer'. She is simply a brilliantly elegant writer working in a unique genre niche - not unlike how some scribes work in niche markets - paranormal romance, steampunk, westerns. Each has a unique content and vocabulary and yet each requires a deft writer's touch to be successful. 

Tis a fitting stop then for a story about Ralph Bakshi - and Alwyn Ross...  


Today:
Wednesday March 7th

"Alwyn Ross writes: Visions of Bakshi" (NSFW)


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Complete Schedule:

Wednesday February 29th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Thursday March 1st
"Mrs. Starr's EZ Peasy Spinach Surprise"
"Stunt Double"
http://honiebriggs.com/2012/03/02/stunt-double-2/


Saturday March 3rd
"Educating Tanzania"
http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/2012/03/guest-blogger-john-d-kenworthy-talks.html

Sunday March 4th
"Kenworthy interviews Author Raychelle Muhammad"
http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/2012/03/kenworthy-interviews-author-raychelle.html

Monday March 5th
"Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross"

Tuesday March 6th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Wednesday March 7th
"Alwyn Ross writes: Visions of Bakshi" (NSFW)
 http://maxloved.wordpress.com/


Thursday March 8th
"Raven's Reviews" at

Friday March 9th
"How to get a bad review without slitting your wrists" at

Saturday March 10th
"Kenworthy interviews author Sam Kirshaw"


Sunday March 11th
"Free Excerpt of The Missionary and the Brute"

Monday March 12th
"Travel Tips with Jadwin Ross"

Tuesday March 13th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Enjoy!!!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Day 7 - Author ME Franco interviews John Kenworthy

After an unexpected detour on Day 6 of our Book Blog Tour we are back on track on Day 7 with ME Franco's interview of me. It's always fun to have new and exciting questions taking us further into the backstage workings of writing "The Missionary and the Brute" and more. Please join me today on Michelle's site and check out not only my own interview but also her great novel - "Where Will You Run?" available on Amazon and multiple outlets.







Today:
Tuesday March 6th

"Interview with John Kenworthy"
http://mefrancoauthor.blogspot.com/

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Complete Schedule:

Wednesday February 29th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"
http://inkdropinterviews.com/2012/02/29/john-kenworthy/

Thursday March 1st
"Mrs. Starr's EZ Peasy Spinach Surprise"
http://sheilapierson.tumblr.com/post/18538794489/john-d-kenworthy-blog-tour 

Friday March 2nd
"Stunt Double"
http://honiebriggs.com/2012/03/02/stunt-double-2/ 

Saturday March 3rd
"Educating Tanzania"
http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/2012/03/guest-blogger-john-d-kenworthy-talks.html 

Sunday March 4th
"Kenworthy interviews Author Raychelle Muhammad"
http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/2012/03/kenworthy-interviews-author-raychelle.html 


Monday March 5th
"Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross" 
http://www.catherinenoble.com/2012/03/john-kenworthy-interviews-missionary.html 


Tuesday March 6th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"
http://mefrancoauthor.blogspot.com/

Wednesday March 7th
"Special Short Story" at
http://maxloved.wordpress.com/ 

Thursday March 8th
"Raven's Reviews" at
http://sheilapierson.tumblr.com/ 

Friday March 9th
"How to get a bad review without slitting your wrists"

Saturday March 10th
"Kenworthy interviews author Sam Kirshaw"

Sunday March 11th
"Free Excerpt of The Missionary and the Brute"

Monday March 12th
"Travel Tips with Jadwin Ross"

Tuesday March 13th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Enjoy!!!

Day 6... Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross


What happens when an author sits down to talk with the main character from his novel? Well, let me put it this way - you could cut the tension with a Tanzanian machete! Admittedly it's not your normal interview. Join me for the sheer fun of this fanciful romp at my friend Catherine Noble's blog site. Mayhem and character delineation ensue!


Today:
This stop is now live... We apologize for any inconvenience, sometimes road construction leads us to take unexpected detours... 
Thanks for your patience! 

Monday March 5th
"Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross"








Complete Schedule:

Wednesday February 29th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"
http://inkdropinterviews.com/2012/02/29/john-kenworthy/

Thursday March 1st
"Mrs. Starr's EZ Peasy Spinach Surprise"

Friday March 2nd
"Stunt Double"

Saturday March 3rd
"Educating Tanzania"

Sunday March 4th
"Kenworthy interviews Author Raychelle Muhammad"  
http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/2012/03/kenworthy-interviews-author-raychelle.html

Monday March 5th
"Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross"

Tuesday March 6th
"Interview with John Kenworthy" at

Wednesday March 7th
"Special Short Story" at

Thursday March 8th
"Raven's Reviews"

Friday March 9th
"How to get a bad review without slitting your wrists"

Saturday March 10th
"Free Excerpt from The Missionary and the Brute"

Sunday March 11th
"Travel Tips with Jadwin Ross"

Monday March 12th
"Video Excerpt"

Tuesday March 13th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"


Enjoy!!!






Sunday, March 4, 2012

Day 5: Interviewing the Interviewer

Day Five comes upon us with an interview of Author Raychelle Muhammad regarding her series of books lifting up health and wellness.  It is my distinct honor to return the gracious favor she accorded me with her interview a few weeks' past. Enjoy!


Today:
Sunday March 4th
"Kenworthy interviews 
Author Raychelle Muhammad"
http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/






Complete Schedule:

Wednesday February 29th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"
http://inkdropinterviews.com/2012/02/29/john-kenworthy/


Thursday March 1st
"Mrs. Starr's EZ Peasy Spinach Surprise"
http://sheilapierson.tumblr.com/post/18538794489/john-d-kenworthy-blog-tour


Friday March 2nd
"Stunt Double"
http://honiebriggs.com/2012/03/02/stunt-double-2/


Saturday March 3rd
"Educating Tanzania"
http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/

Sunday March 4th
"Kenworthy interviews Author Raychelle Muhammad"  http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/

Monday March 5th
"Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross" at
http://www.catherinenoble.com/

Tuesday March 6th
"Interview with John Kenworthy" at
http://mefrancoauthor.blogspot.com/

Wednesday March 7th
"Eroticism in The Missionary and the Brute"

Thursday March 8th
"Raven's Reviews"

Friday March 9th
"How to get a bad review without slitting your wrists"

Saturday March 10th
"Free Excerpt from The Missionary and the Brute"

Sunday March 11th
"Travel Tips with Jadwin Ross"

Monday March 12th
"Video Excerpt"
Tuesday March 13th"Interview with John Kenworthy"


Enjoy!!!







Saturday, March 3, 2012

Day Four: Building Hope in Africa


Here we are on Day Four of The Missionary and the Brute Blog Tour ready to discuss the other side of Tanzania for me. The good side. For as dark as the novel is, the work I do building preschools in Tanzania is equally as light. Join me today on my friend Raychelle Muhammad's great author interview site as I discuss my passion for education in Africa.

As you'll probably remember, Raychelle interviewed me a while back and I am more than happy to bring people back to her realm. While there - read some of her many wonderful interviews and get to know this wonderfully impassioned author. 

Today:

Saturday March 3rd
"Educating Tanzania" 









Complete Schedule:
Wednesday February 29th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Thursday March 1st

Friday March 2nd

Saturday March 3rd

Sunday March 4th
"Kenworthy interviews Author Raychelle Muhammad" at  http://www.raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/

Monday March 5th
"Kenworthy interviews the Missionary Jadwin Ross" at http://www.catherinenoble.com/ 

Tuesday March 6th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Wednesday March 7th
"Eroticism in The Missionary and the Brute"

Thursday March 8th
"Raven's Reviews"

Friday March 9th
"How to get a bad review without slitting your wrists"

Saturday March 10th
"Free Excerpt from The Missionary and the Brute"

Sunday March 11th
"Travel Tips with Jadwin Ross"

Monday March 12th
"Video Excerpt"

Tuesday March 13th
"Interview with John Kenworthy"

Enjoy!!!