Welcome to another segment of
"An Interview With A Reviewer"
with our guest reviewer
Gino Alfonso
About The Reviewer, Gino Alfonso
Gino Alfonso came from a background as an actor in stage theater, doing shows like The Music Man,The King and I, Fiddler On The Roof and Cabaret. He graduated from actor to stage managing after high school, for Colorado's Aurora Fox Theater. His true passion has always been film though, since seeing Jurassic Park at 10 years old, he has always been behind a camera. In 2013 he sold his first screenplay to Find A Monster (www.tofindamonster.com) which is in development.The last four years have been busy, doing more and more short films, mostly LGBT and horror, and optioning the rights to the best selling novel: "Thinking Straight" by Robin Reardon. Which he is currently writing the screenplay for and doing a GoFundMe campaign.
Go To Gino's GoFundMe Page:
https://www.gofundme.com/thinkingstraightmo
See Gino Alfonso's short films:
Lizzy Trailerhttp://youtu.be/y2mbdPJp8UE
Lizzy BTS
http://youtu.be/JD5OwgSjhnA
The film Lizzy
http://youtu.be/9mot74EIUR4
Shoes YouTube
http://youtu.be/ldJ0i1QfsoQ
First Things First
Let's show you the review Gino Alfonso posted about Pablo Michaels title, "Jack and The Magical Beanstalk" on Amazon.com on February 26, 2016.
“Hysterical and very sexy. Highly recommend for daring readers of erotica and for those looking ...”,
“I was sent this story as a complimentary copy by the author Pablo Michael's. It is an original gay take on Jack and the Beanstalk, hysterical and very sexy highly recommend for daring readers of erotica and for those looking for a twist in the fantasy realm. I only give it 4 out of 5 stars because I wanted it to be longer. Great job PM and thanks for the read!” ~ Gino Alfonso
You can see the review here: Amazon Review
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Reviews are a crucial element for any book. Reviews help not only the person considering the purchase of a book but they help the author understand how their book is interpreted by a reader.
http://youtu.be/ldJ0i1QfsoQ
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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010554668765Let's show you the review Gino Alfonso posted about Pablo Michaels title, "Jack and The Magical Beanstalk" on Amazon.com on February 26, 2016.
“Hysterical and very sexy. Highly recommend for daring readers of erotica and for those looking ...”,
“I was sent this story as a complimentary copy by the author Pablo Michael's. It is an original gay take on Jack and the Beanstalk, hysterical and very sexy highly recommend for daring readers of erotica and for those looking for a twist in the fantasy realm. I only give it 4 out of 5 stars because I wanted it to be longer. Great job PM and thanks for the read!” ~ Gino Alfonso
You can see the review here: Amazon Review
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In general, these segments are to help not only authors understand a few things about the reviews they may get, but it is also for the people who leave the book reviews as well.
Reviews are a crucial element for any book. Reviews help not only the person considering the purchase of a book but they help the author understand how their book is interpreted by a reader.
We are going to ask the reviewer, Gino Alfonso these questions today.
- What about an author inspires you to read a book and review it?
- What is your favorite genre to read?
- Are you a plot driven or character driven reader? Why?
- What about Pablo Michaels book, “Jack and The Magical Beanstalk” did you like the best?
- Do you post reviews for all the books you read?
- What happens before you sit down to read a book for a review?
- Do you have a special place where you like to read? Do you need complete silence?
- How many times do you read a book before you actually write the review?
- Do you have a general review rating that you go by? 5stars, 4 stars, etc. What are the deciding factors that you weigh your decision on? (For instance: I gave “Jack and The Magical Beanstalk” 5 stars because…)
- When posting a review, which sales channels do you typically post to? Why?
- Have you ever had one of your reviews removed from a sales channel?
- How do you think the digital age has impacted literature as a whole?
- How important do you believe reviews are in the purchasing decision process?
- As a short film producer have you adapted any films from a book?
- Please feel free to share information about your most recent film production here.
- Do you have a special message you are trying to portray with your short films?
- What would you say are the key elements for an author to have included in their book in order to get their book turned into a short film?
- How long have you been producing short films?
- What is your favorite part about producing narrative films from a book?
- Are you an author? If so, please tell us a little about that.
- Please provide us with your social networks here if we missed any.
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About The Book
Jack ascends the beanstalk to a land where a Giant Slave serves his larger Master, Jack begs Slave for food to satisfy his hunger from his long journey. But Jack finds Master hoarding treasures.
Attempting to escape the wrath of Master and Slave with the treasures, Jack encounters a handsome, engaging normal sized human man. Sam lives with others that live naturally without clothing deep in the forest. As Jack ages he becomes a handsome man, just like his father, attracting many men, including the two farmhands, Zeke and Adam.
Even though Jack has enabled the farm to prosper with the treasures he stole from Master and is met with increasing danger, he climbs the magical beanstalk again and again to find more treasures and pursue Sam.
Read More...
About This book here: Meet In The Middle Blog
The Interview With Reviewer Ray Sostre
The Interview With Reviewer Muffy Wilson
The Interview With Reviewer Angelica Dawson
The Interview With Reviewer Robin Barton
The Interview With Reviewer Elicia Stoll
About The Author
Pablo Michaels disguised himself as a shy, friendly heterosexual during his adolescence, fantasizing other males. Falling in love with another man his first year in college, he followed him to another university to maintain their platonic love, while he continued in his in studies. When he had his first sexual encounter with another man, just before turning twenty-one, he exploded into gay life with lust and anger. He attempted to live his new life naturally, seeking love, ignoring the statistics of the books he read on homosexuality in high school, and proving what he had read was wrong.
He wrote poetry and stories since third grade. When he turned twenty-one, he moved to San Francisco to work and write, experiencing more of gay life. In the 1980's he wrote every chance he had, trying and failing miserably at publishing mainstream fiction. He published his first story in 1986 in a literary magazine. read more...
You can follow Pablo Michaels on:
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/PabloMichaelsAuthor123/timeline?ref=page_internal
Website
http://www.pmmanmanromance.com/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/pablomichaels1
DitterVerse
http://ditterverse.com/member/michael_t_jordan#
Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/pablomichaels/
Amazon Author Central
https://www.amazon.com/author/pablomichaelsauthoramazon.com
Triberr: Michael T Jordan Pablo Michaels :
http://triberr.com/pages/profile.php?pid=38309
http://triberr.com/MichaelTJordanPabloMichaels
http://triberr.com/pages/tribe-details.php?tribe=41465
Google Plus
google.com/+PabloMichaels
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pablo-jordan-michaels-31672041
Tumblr
https://www.tumblr.com/blog/wwwpablomichaels
The Interview With Reviewer Ray Sostre
The Interview With Reviewer Muffy Wilson
The Interview With Reviewer Angelica Dawson
The Interview With Reviewer Robin Barton
The Interview With Reviewer Elicia Stoll
Purchase Links
How About A Teaser Trailer
He wrote poetry and stories since third grade. When he turned twenty-one, he moved to San Francisco to work and write, experiencing more of gay life. In the 1980's he wrote every chance he had, trying and failing miserably at publishing mainstream fiction. He published his first story in 1986 in a literary magazine. read more...
You can follow Pablo Michaels on:
https://www.facebook.com/PabloMichaelsAuthor123/timeline?ref=page_internal
Website
http://www.pmmanmanromance.com/
https://twitter.com/pablomichaels1
DitterVerse
http://ditterverse.com/member/michael_t_jordan#
https://www.pinterest.com/pablomichaels/
Amazon Author Central
https://www.amazon.com/author/pablomichaelsauthoramazon.com
Triberr: Michael T Jordan Pablo Michaels :
http://triberr.com/pages/profile.php?pid=38309
http://triberr.com/MichaelTJordanPabloMichaels
http://triberr.com/pages/tribe-details.php?tribe=41465
Google Plus
google.com/+PabloMichaels
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pablo-jordan-michaels-31672041
Tumblr
https://www.tumblr.com/blog/wwwpablomichaels
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What about an author inspires you to read a book and review it?
ReplyDeleteGino: I am an avid reader and writer myself, I know as an upcoming writer myself any reviews of my work would be appreciated.
DeleteGino is right. Reviews are welcomed. They help writers improve their writing.
DeleteWhat is your favorite genre to read?
ReplyDeleteGino: I don't have a favorite, if it tells a great story I'll read anything.
DeleteThat's a great response. Gino, do you like a good story that has great characters in addition to a well developed plot? I think both are important to the success of a good story.
DeleteAre you a plot driven or character driven reader? Why?
ReplyDeleteGino: It really doesn't matter, it can be about almost nothing and still be an entertaining book, like "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." Why? If the author has a voice it will show no matter how they tell a story.
DeleteWhat about Pablo Michaels book, “Jack and The Magical Beanstalk” did you like the best?
ReplyDeleteGino: Well, I'll admit (blushing) the sex was great, lol but it was a great take on an old classic which I don't think there is enough of in today's literature.
DeleteThank you, Gino.
DeleteDo you post reviews for all the books you read?
ReplyDeleteGino: Yes, I do on goodreads and if they are truly deserving on Amazon as well.
DeleteWhat happens before you sit down to read a book for a review?
ReplyDeleteGino: I go in with a completely open mind and leave my writer side at the door and just read it as a reader.
DeleteDo you have a special place where you like to read? Do you need complete silence?
ReplyDeleteGino: My head is where it happens so the place I'm sitting does not matter, I can be in the most uncomfortable place but if the story takes me away, the place is irrelevant. Do you need complete silence? Not at all.
DeleteSpoken by a man with a good perspective.
DeleteHow many times do you read a book before you actually write the review?
ReplyDeleteJust once, but I will look through it as I write the review.
DeleteDo you have a general review rating that you go by? 5stars, 4 stars, etc. What are the deciding factors that you weigh your decision on? (For instance: I gave “Jack and The Magical Beanstalk” 5 stars because…)
ReplyDeleteGino: usually 4-5 if it doesn't get a 5 usually means it wasn't long enough.
DeleteWhen posting a review, which sales channels do you typically post to? Why?
ReplyDeleteGino: Amazon. I shop there a lot
DeleteHave you ever had one of your reviews removed from a sales channel?
ReplyDeleteGino: Not that I know of.
DeleteHow do you think the digital age has impacted literature as a whole?
ReplyDeleteGino: I think it limits a lot of readers, I'm still old fashioned and prefer my books in my hand
DeleteI agree with Gino. Many people are still not in the tech media world.
DeleteHow important do you believe reviews are in the purchasing decision process?
ReplyDeleteGino: To some a lot, for me if the title, cover and synopsis reach out to me that's good for me.
DeleteAs a short film producer have you adapted any films from a book?
ReplyDeleteGino: I have, a short story called Lizzy Comes Out by Canadian writer Patricia Marie Budd, Sneakers by Stephen King and currently Thinking Straight by Robin Reardon.
DeletePlease feel free to share information about your most recent film production here:
ReplyDeleteDo you have a special message you are trying to portray with your short films?
ReplyDeleteWhat would you say are the key elements for an author to have included in their book in order to get their book turned into a short film?
ReplyDeleteHow long have you been producing short films?
ReplyDeleteWhat is your favorite part about producing narrative films from a book?
ReplyDeleteAre you an author? If so, please tell us a little about that.
ReplyDeletePlease provide us with your social networks, if me missed any of them:
ReplyDeleteGino, thank you for participating with us and sharing your thoughts on films and writing.
ReplyDelete