Textual Healing

November 11th, 2010 § 0 comments § permalink

Few people have to deal with a haiku-speaking flower-shop-owning ninja every day on their way to work. Unfortunately for Andrew Connor, he is one of those people.

And poor Andrew, his week has been a rough one. His former bestseller, Chasing Fireflies, is on clearance at Barnes & Noble for $1.37, his girlfriend left him for a corporate America action figure, and he’s been tricked into joining Textual Healing, a support group for writers who can’t seem to write anymore.

Dealing with his employees at his failing used bookshop, a strange new love interest from the Midwest, and a pet sugar-glider that has somehow managed to destroy his entire apartment… when will he ever find the time to put pen to paper again?

A quirky comedy set in present day New York and New Jersey, Textual Healing follows the story of Andrew, a self-deprecating, once famous author, his small bookstore in Hoboken, and the colorful characters that surround him.

Review: Burning Impossibly Bright

May 21st, 2011 § 143 comments § permalink

Lovely review up on Burning Impossibly Bright.

Textual Healing was hilarious! I loved the little side comments that the main character Andrew Connor, or Ace, made, they honestly made me burst out laughing so many times…which was kind of awkward when I was in the waiting room of the dentist’s office, but I was okay with that.

Thanks Ambur!

Textual Healing by Eric Smith [Burning Impossibly Bright]

Review: 100 Stars or Less

May 4th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Nice review from 100 Stars or Less.

It’s a book that is absolutely hilarious. It had me laughing at every turn of the page. I really can not explain how happy that makes me. It was unexpected and greatly appreciated. Although I did acquire a few strange looks from certain unnamed family members while reading… Probably one of the funniest laugh-out-loud novels I’ll read for a long time to come.

Thank you Erika!

Textual Healing by Eric Smith [100 Stars or Less]

Review: Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

March 19th, 2011 § 79 comments § permalink

GMR over on Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers gave Textual Healing a glowing review.

It’s a great read for teen to adult readers who love a good story filled with everyday people that you’d be more than happy to call ‘friend’. Don’t be surprised if you see yourself (or friends) in the characters…after all, most of us are bookish at heart.

Can’t get this smile off my face. Thanks GMR.

Textual Healing by Eric Smith [insatiablereaders.blogspot.com]

Review: Booksake

March 12th, 2011 § 41 comments § permalink

Jess over at Booksake gave Textual Healing a lovely write up.

I lost count of the amount of times I laughed out loud when reading this book. Between the ninja, the pirate, the sugar-glider, the bunny stories, the humor just goes on and on. It is definitely a quirky story and one that I appreciate thoroughly. The strange world that Andrew Connor lives in is both uniquely disturbing and wonderfully entertaining. Keep in mind that this isn’t a fantasy novel, but one that takes place in the real world… it’s just a lot more entertaining.

Thanks Jess!

Textual Healing Review @ Booksake [booksake.blogspot.com]

Review: Fay-Bay’s Books

March 7th, 2011 § 47 comments § permalink

The Book Angel over at Fay-Bay’s Books gave Textual Healing a nice review.

Textual Healing is a romantic comedy set in New York City and Hoboken, New Jersey. It’s a really enjoyable, quick read. I found myself continuosly laughing throughout at the main character, Andrew (or Ace), who is completely full of quirky jokes and one-liners.

Thank you Angel! Much appreciated!

Textual Healing by Eric Smith [Faybaybooks.blogspot.com]

Q&A w/ The Wannabe Literati

March 5th, 2011 § 43 comments § permalink

Pauline over at The Wannabe Literati did a quick Q&A with me about my book and the authors I look up to. It was fun!

Thanks Pauline!

Q&A w/ Eric Smith [thewannabeliterati.wordpress.com]

Review: Moirea the Fates Book Reviews

February 18th, 2011 § 2 comments § permalink

Shalaena over at Moirea the Fates Book Reviews checked out Textual Healing, and gave it a nice five out of five stars. Thanks!

I enjoyed how Smith wrote some of the corny romantic bits, and his characters knew they were corny and made jokes about it.  Smith has a gift and a great sense of humor.

The whole book is great, I can’t pick decide on a favorite scene. The scenes with Ace’s pet are hysterical. I really hope this book gets picked up for a movie, it would make a great film!

If you have not had a chance to read this book, you should it’s the best I’ve read this year, my only complaint is that I wish it was longer. Smith is an author I will be watching!

Textual Healing [ Moirea the Fates ]

Review: Books Devoured

February 15th, 2011 § 43 comments § permalink

Shannon over at Books Devoured gave Textual Healing “4 Steak & Potatoes.” What a tasty rating system!

“I laughed loudly many times while reading this book and I can not say that often… I know that I love a character when I feel what they feel while I am reading.  I felt a lot of embarrassment for Andrew, he has some embarrassing things happen and my stomach twisted in knots for him. I loved that I felt such a connection to him.  I wanted to pull him out of the book and give him and hug and tell him it will be alright!”

Read the full review on her blog. Thanks Shannon!

Review & Giveaway: Textual Healing [ Books Devoured ]

Video: A Cover Lover

February 13th, 2011 § 111 comments § permalink

Not a review, but A Cover Lover shows off her copy of Textual Healing in this cute YouTube video, and I just had to share.

Thanks Meg. Hope you dig the book!

In My Mailbox @ A Cover Lover [acoverlover.com]

Review: Read Between the Lines

February 8th, 2011 § 70 comments § permalink

Laura over at Read Between the Lines reviewed the book!

Those occasional typos and errors drive me crazy too, Laura. Fixing them in the next edition, promise!

Textual Healing by Eric Smith [readbtwnthelines-laura.blogspot.com]

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