A while back, when Heaven Falls was fresh on the shelves, my friend and mentor advised me to set my sights on a goal that I knew I could accomplish in the next phase of being a published author. Not making a million dollars, not a NYT book review, but something attainable. He said that is how he made his fortune in business: by setting and attaining practical goals, one at a time.
When I asked him for an example, he said, “How about five 5-Star reviews for “Heaven Falls” on Amazon.”
Yesterday I attained this goal! Now I need to the next one! Suggestions?
Here are the reviews:
Sleepless Nights With Heaven Falls, May 17, 2010
K. Weinstein (Great Barrington, MA)
Bravo to author Winslow Eliot for this sensual thriller! From an exclusive spa to exotic international locales this novel swept me into a world of intrigue, romance and glamor. The book is also a primer to aromatherapy, as each chapter begins with a description of the origin, medicinal uses and aroma-therapeutic uses of a specific essential oil. As one continues to read each chapter it becomes apparent why each oil was selected as heroine Tess Duncan needs the nourishing and balancing capacities of the specified oil in order to get through the trials which unfold in the novel.The pithy chapters engage the reader whetting ones appetite to continue. If you read it before bed I can guarantee sleepless nights as you don’t want to put it down. Although I never left my house, I felt the same rejuvenation of a massage as I read this book and lost myself in Heaven Falls. I can’t wait for Eliot to write her next book!
A Great Romance Mystery, May 4, 2010
Lynn D Meyers (Pittsfield, MA)
Heaven Falls is a captivating page turner! An added treat is that each chapter begins with a description of a particular essential oil. The essential oil – one that is grown at Heaven Falls Spa – and it’s medicinal/spiritual use gives the reader a hint of what is coming next.
Don’t miss this one!
Heaven Falls, March 25, 2010
By Terri L. Himes (Ohio)
I loved reading this book. It is a true romance novel with lots of suspense. You will find yourself in a dream world. Well written and fun to read also.
This book was fantastic!!!, March 26, 2010
By Samantha Stier (Los Angeles, CA)
Heaven Falls is a thrilling adventure imbued with romance and mystery. It has a strong plot and a climactic ending with many mysteries unfolding right up to the end. The protagonist Tess is strong-willed and likable, and one of those characters that stays with you long after you finish the book. The exotic health resort setting makes the story glamorous and intriguing, a definite winner for any fan of romantic thrillers. I couldn’t stop reading once I’d started. Winslow Eliot is truly the voice of romance novels. The offbeat courtship that develops between Tess and Jason ignites a passionate romance, and keeps you turning pages right up to the climactic, exciting end. There is something in this book for everyone, and I highly recommend it.
Tess Duncan Has Become My Favorite Heroine Overnight!, March 5, 2010
John Locke “Author, Lethal People”
Fans of Winslow Eliot (Bright Face of Danger) will be thrilled to know she has published another sensational novel, Heaven Falls. This dramatic story features single mom heroine Tess Duncan, who takes a trip to the world’s most exclusive spa and finds her entire life changed forever. This is the type of book that will have your family members shouting, “Can’t you put that book down for five minutes?” –And of course the answer is no, you can’t. I don’t review many books. But this one is definitely 5 Stars! –I’d give it 6 if they had a place for it.
Thanks, everyone.