Craig Rondinone

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 http://bulletin.gmnews.com/news/2004/0609/Front_Page/027.html (Brick Bulletin)

Craig had a piece about himself in the February 15, 2007 edition of the Newark Star-Ledger.  The article was about being a New Jersey author and what inspired him to write Tales and "Jeepers."

Craig was also mentioned on WrestlingDB.com for thanking WWE head honcho Vince McMahon at the beginning of Tales.

 

 

 Reviews (about Ten Tales To Make Your Head Explode)

 Anne in NJ (on PublishAmerica.com) : "I thought the stories were well-written and thought-provoking.  You can tell the stories came from the mind of a very sick person.  Sick in a good way.  My favorite story was "The Party Crasher", which was extremely clever and devilish.

A woman who likes scary stories (on BarnesAnd Noble.com):  "The stories are very dark.  There seemed to be a death in every story.  Mr. Rondinone definitely has a creative imagination, especially with some of the endings of stories.  If you like vampire stories or Outer Limits kind of stuff, you'll like this."

Nannette Croce (Rose and Thorn Magazine reviewer):  "Craig Rondinone tells riveting stories with defined beginnings, middles, and ends; rising tensions; and characters who are often tied up and/or held at gunpoint. These are the kind of tales “literary” writers have moved away from, but which keep the general reader turning pages and wanting more.  There are some excellent pieces like 'The Final Censor' and 'The Dead Zone.'  You will find some gems here." 

A reader from NJ (on Amazon.com):  "I enjoyed all 10 stories.  Some of the stories had sick endings, which I actually enjoyed (surprisingly).  I also liked how the stories varied in theme and genre.  It kept things fresh and made you want to see how different the next story was going to be.  Mr. Rondinone has a disturbed take on things.  That's a compliment."

Joseph Rivelli (on Amazon.com):  "Craig Rondinone has spun 10 masterful tales in his initial collection.  I found them insightful, suspenseful and entertaining.  My only complaint is that I wish there were another 10 stories." 

Karl Vilacoba (Bricktown Bulletin):  "With their mix of horror and dark comedy elements, Rondinone's stories are the kind that could form the basis of 'Twilight Zone' episodes."

 

"Average Joe" from Staten Island (on Amazon.com):  "I just finished 'Ten Tales to Make Your Head Explode' and enjoyed it immensely.  Each story kept me interested throughout and also in suspense as to what the ending would be (and there were many surprise endings).  I hope there will be another book of tales in the future from Mr. Rondinone."

Kevin Walker (from the August 21, 2005 edition of the Tampa Tribune):  "Released last year, the book has built up a small cult following.  A quick skim shows Rondinone, a New Jersey resident, has a sort of "Outer Limits/Twilight Zone" vibe crossed with a healthy dose of Troma Entertainment shock and gore." 

 

President George Bush (sent free copy of Tales):  "Thank you for your kind gesture and good wishes.  I appreciate you thinking of me.  All the best to you and your family." 

Books 2 Mention Magazine:  "Reading this book will render you speechless.  Each explosive tale will grab your full attention and hold fast to it from beginning to end.  These amazing stories are graphic, horrific and mind-boggling at times."   

Dave Howell (Rambles.net):  "Craig Rondinone is an energetic writer with an amazing prose style that covers adventure, comedy, science fiction, horror and humor.  There is more pulp in this collection than in a truckload of oranges."   

Reviews (for Jeepers)

Ann in NY (on BarnesAndNoble.com):  "The story is nice for kids between first and third grade who are starting to understand stories.  It is a touching tale about a boy and the greyhound his family adopts after the dog retires from competitive racing.  The bond between boy and dog is something anyone would enjoy, but especially children because of the reading level and the pictures."

Cathy Puett Miller (from Children's Literature):  "Less than a five-minute read for most independent readers, this little story certainly has appeal.  This book has a broad appeal for readers in grade levels four through six and as a guided or shared reading experience for third and fourth grade who may struggle with their reading skills."