I have been in a funk and not blogging because my new book, The Chess Master, has to date only sold 5 copies. One reason is that I don't like marketing, but at least I should blog about it.
REVIEWS:
Cy Lakdawala, international master and at latest
count author of 53 books on chess, wrote. “The Chess Master manages to
capture the hearts, minds, and souls of chess players of all ratings. This is
perhaps the best book of fiction on the subject of chess. I give it five stars.
It should be in everybody’s library.”
Dr. Leroy Dubeck, former USCF President, and current
USCF master, wrote. “The Chess Master reminds me of The Queen’s Gambit
in that it follows the life of a genius girl, but that’s where it stops. It’s
contemporary, more intense regarding chess (the author is a USCF master), and
it doesn’t cut the story short. You will see how talent and inspired work lands
the protagonist at the age of seventeen in a match for the world championship,
and you will know who wins. This is a must-buy chess book.
The Story: Tayshia is turning six, but her daddy
isn’t there to celebrate, and he never will be. At least she has her two
sisters, brother, and mom. Yet, she’s not happy. Her daddy used to play chess
with her, which she remembers for the many happy hours and his love. Like many
six-year-olds, she enters a fantasy world with her daddy as her chess and life
mentor. She’s brilliant and obsessed with making her daddy proud by becoming
the best chess player she can be. Along the way, we see the family struggle
without a father, husband. We also see Tayshia mature into a phenomenal chess
player worthy of a match for the world chess championship. And you'll be with her
when she plays that match.
A NOTE FROM THE AUTHORS
Sami Robinson, author of Broken Toy: “Bob, never
having been a little black girl from a run-down neighborhood, needed my help.
What we both didn’t count on was Tayshia’s genius being so overwhelming. But my
friend had that down pat. You are going to love this girl.
Robert W Richard (Bob) also writes as RW Richard and
won an award for the best romance of the year with Autumn Breeze. “Only chess
players know how all-consuming the game is. In college, I spent most of my time
at the chess club. Later in life and married, I sacrificed chess for my family
life and a career as an engineer. No regrets, because now in semi-retirement, I
get to live the life of a great player vicariously.”
The authors would appreciate your reviews. The authors rate this book good for general audiences PG.
Okay fans and friends. I feel better now...
