My YouTube channel, where I talk about the fundamentals of story is Joey Madia, Every Day is a Story All Its Own
Every day is a story all its own
Joey Madia
@joeymadia - Reviewer
Joey Madia
@joeymadia - Reviewer
I am a screenwriter, playwright, Escape Room and immersive experience designer, and story analyst. I have 8 published novels, and 6 nonfiction books, ... more
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9 days agoThe Anvil's Whisper
A Gripping Epic of Fate, Fire, and Rebellion
A blacksmith. A messenger. A world on the edge of war....
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4 months ago published a review7 months ago
7 months agoA Magically Realistic journey through the Amazon perfect for middle school and early high school readers
Once an Amazonian
Katelyn Lace is introverted and at odds with her overbearing Social studies teacher, Mr. Gunter....
added Once an Amazonian to the bookshelf 9 months ago
9 months agoOnce an Amazonian
Katelyn Lace is introverted and at odds with her overbearing Social studies teacher, Mr. Gunter....
commented on Joey Madia's update 12 months ago
12 months ago@marklavine great story! thank you for sharing! I wrote to the theatre company currently producing the play just to say thank you and congratulations and I did not get a response. The theatre world is weird! I love walking into libraries and book stores and seeing one of my books there. Or seeing a photo of someone reading one on social media. Keeps me going...
commented on Joey Madia's update 12 months ago
12 months ago@ahmedalshuwaikhat thank you!
commented on Joey Madia's update 12 months ago
12 months ago@marklavine been 17 years, Mark. Slow and steady.
Ahmed Alshuwaikhat – Good for you, my friend. Good for readers.
Joey Madia – @ahmedalshuwaikhat thank you!
Mark Lavine – Wow! What a bibliography. I wish I had your work eithic.
Joey Madia – @marklavine been 17 years, Mark. Slow and steady.
commented on Joey Madia's update 12 months ago
12 months ago@vickiwalker This was a direct sell to Dimension Publishing out of Canada, a relationship I built through my book reviews and podcast. This is a nonfiction book about the art and craft of storytelling for the actor, writer (primarily playwright and screenwriter), director, immersive experience designer and everyone with a story to tell.
commented on Joey Madia's update 12 months ago
12 months ago@antionettevandergryp Thank you!
commented on Joey Madia's update 12 months ago
12 months ago@tburke Thank you!
commented on Joey Madia's update 12 months ago
12 months ago@RGShore Dimension Publishing out of Canada.
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12 months ago
Mark Lavine – Congratulations. Wild that you only found out recently about the previous tour so long ago. Sometimes we put things out there and assume they just die a natural death, but then we realize that more people have seen it than we think. Back around 2005 I delivered free copies of my SF novel ForeverChild to a couple libraries, including one in my old home town. Two years later I was in town and just happened to visit the library, and there it was, on display as a 'librarian's favorite'. It never sold many copies, but sometimes little things like that are what you need to keep plugging away. I hope you've got something new on the way. Cheers!
Joey Madia – @marklavine great story! thank you for sharing! I wrote to the theatre company currently producing the play just to say thank you and congratulations and I did not get a response. The theatre world is weird! I love walking into libraries and book stores and seeing one of my books there. Or seeing a photo of someone reading one on social media. Keeps me going...
started following Mark ODwyerabout 1 year ago
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R.G. Shore – This is great. congratulations. who'd you get published with?
Joey Madia – @RGShore Dimension Publishing out of Canada.
12 months ago
TA Burke – Fantastic, great job!
Joey Madia – @tburke Thank you!
Antionette van der Gryp – Congratulations, Joey. So glad for you.
Joey Madia – @antionettevandergryp Thank you!
V.C. Williams – Congratulations! That is fabulous news. May I ask about the genre and your agent? Who is publishing your book? This is what it's all about. Getting our books into the hands of readers.
Joey Madia – @vickiwalker This was a direct sell to Dimension Publishing out of Canada, a relationship I built through my book reviews and podcast. This is a nonfiction book about the art and craft of storytelling for the actor, writer (primarily playwright and screenwriter), director, immersive experience designer and everyone with a story to tell.
12 months ago
published a reviewover 1 year ago
over 1 year agoQuantum philosophy delivered as a Beat/existentialist experience in a fast-paced cosmic ride
The Diner at the Dawn of the Universe
Come on into the diner and have some fun with philosophy in an omnipotence-free environment. The di...
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over 1 year agoThe Diner at the Dawn of the Universe
Come on into the diner and have some fun with philosophy in an omnipotence-free environment. The di...
commented on Joey Madia's update over 1 year ago
over 1 year ago@russellcowdrey I am sorry I am just seeing this note, Russell. All feedback is meant with respect from one author to another. Glad that you found some value in the thought about the footnotes. As a writer of historical fiction, I understand the challenges. (Sorry I had to decline the review request for the sequel. My schedule did not allow the five week turnaround time)
published a reviewalmost 2 years ago
almost 2 years agoStargate meets the Mummy in a compelling and intricately detailed historical fiction/sci-fi hybrid
Ancient Civilizations, Book 1 of Lamentations and Magic
After a prologue set in 321 B.C., the story of Ancient Civilizations jumps forward to 1883, where an...
Rohit Kushwaha – Nice a book it is good 👍 and ancient civilizations
added Ancient Civilizations, Book 1 of Lamentations and Magic to the bookshelf about 2 years ago
about 2 years agoAncient Civilizations, Book 1 of Lamentations and Magic
After a prologue set in 321 B.C., the story of Ancient Civilizations jumps forward to 1883, where an...
Russell Cowdrey – Hi Joey,
Thanks for taking the time to review Ancient Civilizations. It was great to see the appreciation of all the research that went into the book in your review. I want my alternate history timeline to intertwine with Earth's so that the book's events could be possible, even if improbable.
Aslo, I'll take the constructive criticism into account as I move forward with the series. I've gotten mixed feedback on the footnotes. Some love and some consternation. As I'm revising book 2, I'm working as many of the explanations into the narrative as possible. It's a fine line to make the book fun and the history accessible at the same time. I hope you notice the differences when Echoes of Ancients releases in August.
Thanks again,
Russell Cowdrey
Joey Madia – @russellcowdrey I am sorry I am just seeing this note, Russell. All feedback is meant with respect from one author to another. Glad that you found some value in the thought about the footnotes. As a writer of historical fiction, I understand the challenges. (Sorry I had to decline the review request for the sequel. My schedule did not allow the five week turnaround time)
Rohit Kushwaha – Thanks for taking the time to review Ancient Civilizations. It was great to see the appreciation of all the research that went into the book in your review. I want my alternate history timeline to intertwine with Earth's so that the book's events could be possible, even if improbable.
Aslo, I'll take the constructive criticism into account as I move forward with the series. I've gotten mixed feedback on the footnotes. Some love and some consternation. As I'm revising book 2, I'm working as many of the explanations into the narrative as possible. It's a fine line to make the book fun and the history accessible at the same time. I hope you notice the differences when Echoes of Ancients releases in August.
published a reviewover 2 years ago
over 2 years agoA perfect book for creative drama and movement classes that celebrates imagination!
Frankie's Wish: A Wander in the Wonder
Travel to a mysterious island alongside Frankie to make a wish on a magic feather. The path to the h...
Rohit Kushwaha – Thanks for taking the time to review Ancient Civilizations. It was great to see the appreciation of all the research that went into the book in your review. I want my alternate history timeline to intertwine with Earth's so that the book's events could be possible, even if improbable.
Aslo, I'll take the constructive criticism into account as I move forward with the series. I've gotten mixed feedback on the footnotes. Some love and some consternation. As I'm revising book 2, I'm working as many of the explanations into the narrative as possible. It's a fine line to make the book fun and the history accessible at the same time. I hope you notice the differences when Echoes of Ancients releases in August.
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I am a screenwriter, playwright, Escape Room and immersive experience designer, and story analyst. I have 8 published novels, and 6 nonfiction books, most available on Amazon (Joey Madia). I review books for several publicists and review sites. 383 published reviews.
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