Interview and Review
August 20, 2010 by Lillie
I’m featured in an interview at Apex Reviews’ Above the Fold. Hope you click over and read it!
Apex Reviews also recently reviewed Dream or Destiny. 
Dream Or Destiny
Lillie Ammann
ISBN: 9781933869032
GASLight Publishing
Reviewed By Josee Morgan
Official Apex Reviews Rating: 5 stars
Marilee Anderson wakes one morning from a horrendous dream, one about a murder so horrific and terrifying, she could swear it was real…to her dismay, not only does she soon discover that it was – she also learns that she’s been named a suspect in the crime. So, she teams up with the victim’s brother – who finds himself similarly accused in his sister’s death – and the two of them launch their own investigation in order to solve the mystery of the gruesome homicide…if they’re not careful, though, their fevered quest to clear their names may ultimately cost them their lives…
Taut and fast-paced, Dream Or Destiny is an entertaining thriller. In it, author Lillie Ammann merges vivid characters with a twisting, tortuous storyline in fostering a page-turning mystery sure to keep readers rapt until the shocking conclusion. Furthermore, Ammann throws in just enough red herring to preserve the suspense of her tale, repeatedly tricking readers into believing that they’ve solved the mystery long before the sinister truth is finally revealed. Such a feat is not an easy one to pull off, but the engrossing appeal of Dream Or Destiny is living proof that Ammann is more than up to the task.
Surprisingly engaging, Dream Or Destiny is a highly satisfying read.
Good for you! Congratulations.
Thank you, Vikk!
Wow that’s very impressive!
Is it out in stores? Might have to look for this on the weekend.
Peter,
The book is published by a small press so is not carried in most bookstores. You can order it from Amazon.com or the publisher (links at the bottom of the sidebar). Or you can order directly from me, and I will personally autograph it for you. Click on Dream or Destiny under the Books tab in the menu.
Lillie,
Like Vikk said, congratulations about the interview and review.
One of the aspects which I found interesting about the interview was how you say you let the story and characters evolve and unfold naturally rather than starting with one big plan and an end-point in mind.
Just this month, I had to edit the first 2,000 pages of a book which one of my peers is in the process of writing for an editing assignment. The story is intriguing and I he has developed the main characters in a very effective way. But even he does not know how the story ends at this point. That’s a pity for me – I can’t wait to find out. I guess I’m going to have to wait until my peer finds out himself before my own suspense can be resolved.
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Andrew,
Authors can be just as surprised as readers at the outcome of the story.
Your friend will have to finish his book so you and he can find out what happens.
I think there is a typo in your comment. You said the first 2000 pages of a book. I hope you meant 2000 words. Otherwise that is one mighty long book.
Congratulations, Lillie! I enjoyed reading the interview. I can relate to not knowing how a story will end until I get to the ending. We can only hope that the surprise which we will feel will be just as much of a surprise the reader experiences, too. Your book is awesome!
Thank you, Dawn!
Well done Lillie, I can’t imagine how pleased and satisfied you must be to get 5* reviews on Amazon. I completed my first novel 12 months ago but didn’t get published. Seeing you on Amazon is very inspirational and I might even get started on writing again.
Steve
steve,
It took me years—and many rewrites and edits—to get each of my novels published. If you already have a novel written, dig it out and see if you can improve on it. Then work on getting it published and start writing the next book.
Very intriguing story. I would love to read it. Congratulations, Lillie!
Jane,
You can order the book from Amazon.com or the publisher. Or if you order directly from me (see Dream or Destiny under the Books tab above), I will personally autograph it for you.
Congratulations Lillie! I already saw your video teaser on this novel and would be ordering the book sometime soon
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Jane,
If you order the book directly from me, I will personally autograph it for you.
Wow, congratulations! From all the positive amazon reviews, this looks great. I’ll be ordering on amazon.
Chad,
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the book.
I viewed the book on amazon and all the reviews were positively good you got 5 stars congratulations Lillie I hope that you continue what you do best, God bless and more power to you. I’ll surely buy the book later this week.
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Thank you, Mike. I hope you enjoy the book—and maybe leave another 5-star review on Amazon.com.