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Mountains of the Sea and iTunes (via Gunter Swoboda : Official Blog)

gunterswoboda — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:31:39 +0000

For a ripping good yarn!

Mountains of the Sea is now also available on iTunes! … Read More

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Mountains of the Sea and iTunes

gunterswoboda — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:28:10 +0000

Mountains of the Sea is now also available on iTunes!

Released on Audible.com

gunterswoboda — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:19:25 +0000

For those who enjoy listening to a novel rather than read it Mountains of the Sea is now available on Audible.com. Please enjoy the story!

Thank you, Al Carrozza

gunterswoboda — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:46:15 +0000

There are many strengths to this story, its plot is exciting, descriptions impeccable and educational in regards to late 18th Century life both European and that of Pacific Islanders, and the journey’s inherent mysticism keeps the reader turning pages through dramatic action-oriented situations that will have you at once at attention, at other times more reflective and genuine in moment accomplished through characters colorful, interesting; round, and you will embrace them.

Of course the cornerstone of this brilliant novel lay in its protagonist, Lord Walter Beaumont, and his brilliant character development as he transforms from a spoiled, abused, naïve goodhearted prodigal son trapped in an abusive elitist family offering a life only of the short stick, into a well travelled, experienced, mature and gutsy ironical hero.

If you’re looking to enjoy a spectacular novel look no further before you consider Mountains of the Sea by Gunter O. Swoboda. He is an expert storyteller with an interesting, exciting and worthy tale to share. Mountains of the Sea will captivate the reader at Chapter One.

Al Carrozza, Author

Mountains of the Sea

gunterswoboda — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:22:34 +0000

Mountains of the Sea is a heart pounding thrilling journey to the exotic South Sea Islands. The first chapter had me concerned because it described life in a house of ill repute. However, my concerns were dispelled as the journey began with the detailed and realistic sea adventure. It brought back memories of my first sea experience and sea sickness. The author next painted such a detailed and informative life on the Islands that I forgot that it was a fictional novel and not an historical account. The details and knowledge portrayed by the author made me wonder if he was born in the Islands.

I got so involved in the struggles of Walter Beaumont’s attempts to become accepted into the culture that I found myself feeling I was also in the story, wishing with him. I became so emotionally involved in the story that I became fearful when Walter began romancing Lani, the girl wanted by the frightful and powerful warrior Koa. I don’t remember the last time I became emotionally involved in a story. When I finished the novel I was so drained that I couldn’t do anything else the rest of the day. I am sure that I will read Mountains of the Sea again some day. Angelo Thomas Crapanzano, Akron, Ohio.

Another win for Johnny!

gunterswoboda — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:48:16 +0000

I am thrilled to announce that “Johnny doesn’t live here anymore” won the People’s Choice in the finals of Wildcards at NIDA. What a stoke!

Review of Johnny doesn’t live here anymore.

gunterswoboda — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:50:48 +0000

Johnny Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

Gunter Swoboda’s piece on mental illness doesn’t really cover new territory, but this play about a young man returning home after a suicide attempt does have its moments. Matt Orchard’s Johnny is being torn apart in all directions – the pleas of his worried mother and doctors compete with the voices in his head, demanding that he make a decision. There are some creepy moments before these imaginary friends gain a voice, with demonic Eliza St John growling and hissing, and angelic Michelle Sewell cooing softly, both waiting to re-invade Johnny’s cranium at the first sign of weakness. Short & Sweet: Newtown Wildcards Week 2
Written by Maz Dixon, http://www.aussietheatre.com.au/

Johnny doesnʻt live here anymore.

gunterswoboda — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:16:12 +0000

Iʻm absolutely thrilled to announce that my play Johnny doesnʻt live here anymore under the artful direction of Kingsley Rowston and with a great cast was the outright winner with first place in the “Peoples Choice” at Wildcards Two, part of the Short +Sweet Theatre programme. My thanks go to the director, cast and crew for a great piece of work.
Director Kingsley Rowston
Music Composed by: Ian Hartley
Cast: Pollyanna Nowicki (VESNA LUDLOW)
Matt Orchard (JOHNNY)
Lisa Alexander (MUM)
Eliza St. John (DEMONITAS)
Michelle Sewell (ANGELICA)
Pollyanna Nowicki (Dr. JAMES)

Todd A Fonseca

gunterswoboda — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:39:45 +0000

A big thank you to Todd A Fonseca, author of The Time Cavern. Please follow this link and enjoy: http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.com/tag-my-book. Todd has provided a great blog for writers and readers. Thank you.

Discovered new author

gunterswoboda — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:43:18 +0000

Please take a look at Trish’s web site. http://www.trishsilver.com