JOANNE W'S REVIEWS: 5 STARS FOR "ALL THAT AND MORE'S WEDDING" ON GOODREADS

Joanne W's Reviews > All That and More's Wedding

All That and More's Wedding
by Sheryl J Bize-Boutte
Joanne W's review for Goodread's

 

"it was amazing

I am reading and thoroughly enjoying S J Bize-Boutte's collection of poetry and will be singing its praises when i am done with it. in the meantime, I finished this wonderful collection of short stories by the same author.

You can always tell prose that was written by a great poet. The words spring to life off the page and the attention to the smallest word choice or phrasing option shows expert craftsmanship. Its not just the plot, the characters, and the stories that take your breath away, its the way its put together.

These stories are surprising and vividly alive. When you're done, it will be like you have had the experiences yourself. It will feel like your own memory going into the filthy messy home of a friend and discovering something ugly you wish you hadn't."

 

 

JD DeHART REVIEWS "RUNNING FOR THE 2:10"

WRITER AND TEACHER JD DeHART

  REVIEWS 

BIZE-BOUTTE'S  "RUNNING FOR THE 2:10"

"... Running for the 2:10 by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte packs much experience in for the reader.  Each chapter is a kind of reflective essay from the author.  What I appreciated most here is the way Bize-Boutte shares her true-to-life narrative in what Amazon calls a series autobiographical short stories.  For its exploration of culture along with personal story, I probably enjoyed "Little Girl Gone Under in the Jambalaya Sea" best...and what a great title for a chapter!"

https://www.amazon.com/Running-Stories-Boomers-Ongoing-Journey/dp/1545409951/ref=la_B00MS628XQ_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1519607440&sr=1-2 

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH 2018

Elizabeth Hughes’ Book Periscope Reviews Bize-Boutte Books in Synchronized Chaos Magazine

Review of A Dollar Five by Sheryl J. Bize Boutte

A Dollar Five by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte is a collection of short stories and poems that cover the author’s childhood memories in Oakland CA starting in 1956. Some of the short stories bring back memories. The first poem “Childthink” is one that brings back memories of playing cards attached to the spokes of bicycle wheels. I also liked Crossing Bridges with Perry Mason very much. I enjoyed each and every poem and short story very much. They are a mix of happy, sad and funny. This book of short stories and poems is a very unique look into the author’s life and how a young African-American girl grew up in 1950’s Oakland CA. I enjoyed this very much and very highly recommend this book.

A Dollar Five is available here. 

All That and More’s Wedding by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte

All That and More’s Wedding by S. J. Bize-Boutte contains 4 short stories. The stories are humorous and suspenseful. My particular favorite is Inky and the Carpenter. It is about a man that does maintenance in a hospital that is scheduled for demolition. He finds out his favorite childhood star is in a room in one of the buildings that is no longer in use. Inky and NickRon develop a companion type friendship. NickRon tells his wife about Inky and all the stories she tells him. Then one day things go very wrong. It is a very gripping tale that will keep you reading to the end. Perfect for a quick read or a gift for yourself or a friend. I highly recommend this book, I enjoyed it very much.

All That and More’s Wedding is available here. 

Running for the 2:10 More Stories From a Baby Boomer’s Ongoing Journey by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte

Running For the 2:10 is a collection of autobiographical stories of the author’s life. Once again she has written the stories with humor and of course, as with anyone’s life, some sadness. This is a very well written book that anyone, of our “certain age” can relate to. I enjoyed each and everyone of the stories. This would be an excellent book for yourself or a gift. I very highly recommend Running for the 2:10.

Running for the 2:10 is available here. 

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT BOOKS 
AND
READINGS

 BY 

SHERYL J. BIZE-BOUTTE

" I just finished reading your books that have captivated me from the first lines to the end."

      G. B., France

"Your work and writing are very impressive."

    D.W.,  Oakland-SF Bay Area

" Loved it!"

  K. B., Oakland-SF Bay Area

"There is just something magical about the way you read your work."
 Bay Area Generations Reading Series Attendee

"Oh, I am so happy I did not have to follow you!" "You had us on the edge of our seats to the end!"
Fellow reader and audience member at B Street-Hayward Writer's Collective Reading

"Absolutely beautiful and stunning."
Attendee, Mills College Writer's Salon
 

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MY STORIES AND POETRY PUBLISHED IN "SYNCHRONIZED CHAOS" MAGAZINE

THREE OF MY PIECES HAVE RECENTLY BEEN PUBLISHED BY

SYNCHRONIZED CHAOS MAGAZINE

MADELINE AND ME

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NOT AS SWEET 

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READING ON AUGUST 5, 2017

I WILL BE READING ON AUGUST 5, 2017

In collaboration with

Hayward Area Historical Society

and

The

Cannery Café

B Street Writers’ Collective

announces its:

August Reading

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

7 pm

Dinner will be available at 6pm at The Cannery Café (inside the HAHS)

HAHS Museum of History & Culture

22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541

Admission $7

Tickets can be purchased online from bswc.brownpapertickets.com,

The Cannery Cafe (cash or check only) or at the door.

Featured Poet:

Kevin Killian

Special appearance: Bruce Roberts, Poet Laureate of Hayward

Meet local authors (Hey, this where I come in): 

East Bay writers will read from original poems,

memoirs, short stories and novels.

B Street Writers Collective

is an East Bay writing community which meets on and

around B Street in Hayward. For information:

bstreetwriterscollective@yahoo.com

The ticket price supports Hayward Area Historical Society.