As the days cool off slightly in central Florida and I prepare to leave on book tour, it’s been heartening to catch some early praise for Juventud. I’ve been so consumed with final edits and arranging author events that I missed a very nice mention of the novel at Library Journal‘s “Books that Buzzed at BookExpo America,” from earlier this summer (you can find the following links on my official website: News and Reviews for JUVENTUD). The novel also received praise from critic Margot Harrison at the Vermont independent paper, Seven Days, from author Christine Sneed in her Fall Preview 2015 roundup for New City Lit, and Train Shots fan and book reviewer, Sarah Morgan, at the Internet Review of Books. Check it out!
Pre-pub buzz for JUVENTUD at Library Journal, New City Lit, and Seven Days!
September 15, 2015
Book reviews Canadian literature; J. Jill Robinson; novel writing; The Globe and Mail; fiction writing; book reviews, Colombia, Curbside Splendor, debutnovels, fall fiction 2015, Juventud, narcos 2 Comments
Vanessa Blakeslee: On Writing 
Sep 15, 2015 @ 16:41:23
Great meeting you at Imperial a couple weeks ago. I read “Train Shots” over the past few days and thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved the local flavor – especially the Hindu Cowboys reference. That was so rad. Cheers!
Sep 15, 2015 @ 16:47:50
A pleasure meeting you, too, John, and great to hear that you’ve enjoyed the book! Would love to have you weigh-in on Goodreads (if you’re on there) or a brief review for (evil) Amazon if you’re willing. I don’t like supporting their empire (especially since I work in an indie bookstore) but like it or not, that’s where readers go to discover new books. Here’s the link: http://www.amazon.com/Train-Shots-stories-Vanessa-Blakeslee/dp/0984953841
Book party for the novel is Friday night, Nov. 13th, East End Market courtyard. Hope you can make it!