William P. Robertson
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Informazioni generali
- Nome legale
- Robertson, William P.
- Data di nascita
- 1950-05-29
- Sesso
- male
- Nazionalità
- USA
- Luogo di residenza
- Duke Center, Pennsylvania, USA
- Istruzione
- Mansfield University (B.S. English)
- Attività lavorative
- Freelance writer
house painter - Organizzazioni
- BMI
- Premi e riconoscimenti
- Best Book Awards (Finalist, 2007), Smethport PA Sesquicentennial Poetry Contest (1st Prize, 2003), Contemporary Poets of America & Britain Poetry Contest (2nd Prize, 1993), Realities Library's June Poetry Contest (1st Prize, 1979)
- Breve biografia
- Since William P. Robertson began freelancing short stories, articles & poetry in 1978, he has been published in over 490 magazines worldwide. His greatest writing influences are Ernest Hemingway, Edgar Allan Poe, and Jim Morrison of the Doors. Bill also credits his father, Paul, and his grandmother, Bernadine Johnson, for fueling his creative fire with local tales of history and folklore. In his spare time the author enjoys Civil War reenacting, photography, and outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. He is also a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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The Bucktail Brothers: Brave Men's Blood di William P. Robertson
Here is a historically accurate cloudy Memorial Day, not a Hollywood sunny Fourth of July study of war. Brothers Henry and Willie Cole, and their cousin Asher are the focus of this tale of the last Civil War battles of the Fighting 149th Bucktails. We are drawn sore feet and weary hart full into their world of boredom, love, all too human superiors, and occasional failures punctuated by the cannon blast of blood lust and fear of battle. These are men and boys stuck in a war that needs to happen but is hell to fight. A worthy follow up the The Bucktail Brothers of the Fighting 149th and the original Bucktail series.… (altro)
THE DEAD OF WINTER The Best Chilling Tales of William P. Robertson
Short stories are special in that they accomplish a great deal in a short period of time. The reader is introduced to the characters and the story subject early on. The right choice of adjectives, nouns, verbs and adverbs is imperative in order to craft a readable tale. The well written stories included in DEAD OF WINTER The Best Chilling Tales of William P. Robertson are perfect examples of this. Each tale is unique and they deal with a variety of elements which include shock, adventure, horror and gore. The stories are filled with messages and symbolism which include revenge, kindness, justice and evil.
In Fetters and Chains we meet Jason. "Jason came from a very unloving family". His parents hated each other and as a result he decided marriage was not for him. Because he grows into an attractive young man he is often pursued by girls. He enters into relationships whereby he uses the girls and then discards them. Suddenly, Hester appears and he is dazzled by her, so he asks her to the prom. What transpires when he comes to her home to pick her up is both shocking and satisfying. Estranged is a story of love gone wrong which continues to spiral into a tragedy. Charlie's estranged wife, Lauren, unexpectedly comes back into his life and terrorizes him and his unsuspecting mother. The author deftly describes Lauren's evil intentions which lead to shattering results. The Great Stag is a memorable tale. Blackie Grimes is a hunter who is searching for the extra doe he is entitled to legally. But, Mr. Grimes greed causes him to shoot not only a doe but her two yearlings as well. His murderous acts do not go unnoticed and the hunter becomes the hunted. He learns that there are consequences and that revenge can come from unlikely sources.
Mr. Robertson's tales include triumph and tragedy as well as humor. The characters are skillfully developed and each story draws the reader into their world. The author is a gifted story teller. In my opinion, the mark of a good story is that it is remembered by the reader. I will remember these tales. I recommend reading this collection of tales.
I received this book free of charge through Review the Book. I give this review of my own free will.… (altro)
Short stories are special in that they accomplish a great deal in a short period of time. The reader is introduced to the characters and the story subject early on. The right choice of adjectives, nouns, verbs and adverbs is imperative in order to craft a readable tale. The well written stories included in DEAD OF WINTER The Best Chilling Tales of William P. Robertson are perfect examples of this. Each tale is unique and they deal with a variety of elements which include shock, adventure, horror and gore. The stories are filled with messages and symbolism which include revenge, kindness, justice and evil.
In Fetters and Chains we meet Jason. "Jason came from a very unloving family". His parents hated each other and as a result he decided marriage was not for him. Because he grows into an attractive young man he is often pursued by girls. He enters into relationships whereby he uses the girls and then discards them. Suddenly, Hester appears and he is dazzled by her, so he asks her to the prom. What transpires when he comes to her home to pick her up is both shocking and satisfying. Estranged is a story of love gone wrong which continues to spiral into a tragedy. Charlie's estranged wife, Lauren, unexpectedly comes back into his life and terrorizes him and his unsuspecting mother. The author deftly describes Lauren's evil intentions which lead to shattering results. The Great Stag is a memorable tale. Blackie Grimes is a hunter who is searching for the extra doe he is entitled to legally. But, Mr. Grimes greed causes him to shoot not only a doe but her two yearlings as well. His murderous acts do not go unnoticed and the hunter becomes the hunted. He learns that there are consequences and that revenge can come from unlikely sources.
Mr. Robertson's tales include triumph and tragedy as well as humor. The characters are skillfully developed and each story draws the reader into their world. The author is a gifted story teller. In my opinion, the mark of a good story is that it is remembered by the reader. I will remember these tales. I recommend reading this collection of tales.
I received this book free of charge through Review the Book. I give this review of my own free will.… (altro)
There is nothing like a good story that captures a reader’s interest and imagination. A well written story, whether it is horror, suspense, adventure or drama should contain the elements that honor the genre for which it has been written. A prime example of a book that pays homage to the horror genre is The Dead of winter-The best Chilling Tales by author William P. Robertson.
Author William P. Robertson is no stranger to the literary world as he has written hundreds of short stories, poems, articles and several books. Being no stranger myself to reading this genre I have found myself enamored with this book. The Dead of Winter is an exceedingly well written book that contains a thrilling collection of short stories that both enthrall and entertain. Within its pages this book contains some of the better creative and fear inducing tales that I have read. The detailed stories capture your interest and draw you into the scare imbued world of the story. Reading William P. Robertson brings to mind remembrances of other great horror writers; his writing style is unique yet resonates with the spine tingling details that great seasoned horror writers offer. Creating an environment of fear and frights that assail the reader’s senses these stories do please and are sure to keep you reading with the lights on as your senses are assailed by the realistic and fear inducing scenes in each story.
While all the stories are great, there are several in particular that I found extra enjoyable; they are Estranged, Mary and Emmett, Bad Things Happen to Bad men and The Price of a Pint. I personally look forward to reading more by this author. I highly recommend this book to those with the desire to curl up with a good book, with lots of lights on during the Dead of Winter.… (altro)
Author William P. Robertson is no stranger to the literary world as he has written hundreds of short stories, poems, articles and several books. Being no stranger myself to reading this genre I have found myself enamored with this book. The Dead of Winter is an exceedingly well written book that contains a thrilling collection of short stories that both enthrall and entertain. Within its pages this book contains some of the better creative and fear inducing tales that I have read. The detailed stories capture your interest and draw you into the scare imbued world of the story. Reading William P. Robertson brings to mind remembrances of other great horror writers; his writing style is unique yet resonates with the spine tingling details that great seasoned horror writers offer. Creating an environment of fear and frights that assail the reader’s senses these stories do please and are sure to keep you reading with the lights on as your senses are assailed by the realistic and fear inducing scenes in each story.
While all the stories are great, there are several in particular that I found extra enjoyable; they are Estranged, Mary and Emmett, Bad Things Happen to Bad men and The Price of a Pint. I personally look forward to reading more by this author. I highly recommend this book to those with the desire to curl up with a good book, with lots of lights on during the Dead of Winter.… (altro)
This book is aptly named. Wales is unique country, full of enchantment and legend. This is particularly true in the time period of the book — the Dark Ages. A land so well defended that the Vikings are not able to conquer it.
Reminiscent of tales from the Brothers Grimm as well as the epic legend of Beowulf, this saga is full of giants, trolls, sorcery, and monsters. Dane, the only Viking survivor of a landing party in southern Wales, cannot gain ground no matter where he turns.
He is stranded in this awesome land where he must battle warrior tribes, trolls and giants, but that is not the worst of his exceptional adventure. Oh, most definitely not! When he first meets Queen Shera, he thinks he is safe. He soon discovers the error in his thinking. Shera is a sorceress, a witch of seduction and mystery. He is so overcome with her wiles that he wishes to remain with her forever, and to do so means he must battle the kraken, a dragon, and still she wants more. She is a taker of the highest order and a giver of misery. The castle is full of wasted, almost corpse-like men, fed constantly with white “poppy powder.” Dane knows the drug for what it is and somehow is able to avoid this nightmare.
This book, a collaboration between Robertson of the US, and Ingram of South Africa, is a fantastical horror story, a saga of intense drama and action, and a jolly good yet brutal legend. The authors’ previous works have certainly provided fodder for this genre, and the illustrations are well suited to the era. The writing is populated with bits of poetry and unique artwork. The book is relatively short, but totally packed with adventure.… (altro)
Reminiscent of tales from the Brothers Grimm as well as the epic legend of Beowulf, this saga is full of giants, trolls, sorcery, and monsters. Dane, the only Viking survivor of a landing party in southern Wales, cannot gain ground no matter where he turns.
He is stranded in this awesome land where he must battle warrior tribes, trolls and giants, but that is not the worst of his exceptional adventure. Oh, most definitely not! When he first meets Queen Shera, he thinks he is safe. He soon discovers the error in his thinking. Shera is a sorceress, a witch of seduction and mystery. He is so overcome with her wiles that he wishes to remain with her forever, and to do so means he must battle the kraken, a dragon, and still she wants more. She is a taker of the highest order and a giver of misery. The castle is full of wasted, almost corpse-like men, fed constantly with white “poppy powder.” Dane knows the drug for what it is and somehow is able to avoid this nightmare.
This book, a collaboration between Robertson of the US, and Ingram of South Africa, is a fantastical horror story, a saga of intense drama and action, and a jolly good yet brutal legend. The authors’ previous works have certainly provided fodder for this genre, and the illustrations are well suited to the era. The writing is populated with bits of poetry and unique artwork. The book is relatively short, but totally packed with adventure.… (altro)
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- Voto
- 4.3
- Recensioni
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- ISBN
- 24
- Lingue
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