Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for Reflections On The Boulevard organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.
Author L. J. Ambrosio will award a $20 Amazon or B&N Gift Card to a randomly drawn winner and an autographed copy of the book to a second randomly drawn winner. Don’t forget to enter.
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Reflections On The Boulevard
by L. J. Ambrosio
Genre: Coming Of Age
Synopsis
Michael’s story continues from A Reservoir Man (2022) where we find him teaching at a university ready to retire. He unexpectedly meets a young man named Ron who becomes his protege and journeys in a haphazard adventure with him throughout America and Europe, each twist and turn of the road bringing unexpected adventures. The journey taken is one of joy, friendship and discovery.
Enjoy this peek inside:
“The air is not meshing well with the smoke in my lungs,” Michael said to himself. When he got back to the room, Ron was already sleeping with Rhonda on his leg.
The next morning, Michael got up early and woke Ron telling him to wash his face. He then took Ron to the door of their room, opened it, and walked outside. Ron just gaped at the sight of the Grand Canyon. The colors and the sun bouncing off these jagged cliffs looked like cut out mountains from a magazine.
He turned to Michael, he said, “It looks like a painted drop! Not real. How was this created? What events led to this? I understand all the bullshit you learn in Earth Science, but this is so much more.”
Michael noticed a little tear in Ron’s eye, shed for the beauty, for the nature that Michael had always talked to him about.
“Those guys in New England, those Transcendentalists, they knew the answer, this is God. This is it! I know we will leave but I will never forget this, and the emotions it moves in me.”
“Alright I have a surprise. We are off to the North Rim of the Canyon. We are taking an entire day tour of the North Rim on the Katibah trail, exploring the inner canyons. We will travel on mules.”
“What did you say? Did I hear mules? I have never been on a horse, no less a mule. You expect me to ride a mule alone? No way!” said Ron.
They got into the car and Ron asked, “Where are we going?”
“To the North Rim!”
Ron was very worried. He listed all the reasons he could never ride a mule. He even claimed that Rhonda would be jealous of his attention to another animal.
At the entrance to the North Rim, Michael assured Ron that he would be okay.
“Ron, all will be fine! Just trust the mule. Trust the mule!”
“I don’t trust myself!” Ron said, then suddenly got on the mule. He was afraid he would fall off, so he waited there for a moment. He used the opportunity to tell the mule about Rhonda. Ron started to like the mule now, especially because she was not moving. He was more comfortable now with the mule and even told her how well Rhonda would get along with her if she did not try to eat Rhonda’s food. The mules took off on the trail with Michael following the guide and Ron following Michael, holding on for dear life.
About Author Louis J. Ambrosio:
Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer, running two major regional theaters for eight seasons. Ambrosio taught at seven universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.
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I love the cover art. It’s beautiful and evocative.
Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to read the book, it is very special!
I agree, I love the whole painting effect.
I really hope you get a chance to read my second novel, a third one on the way and so glad you love the cover artwork!
Thank you for hosting!
This captivating novel is unforgettable and beautiful. What a treasure to enjoy. A very impressive and talented author with an amazing background.
Thanks so so much Anne, that means the world to me! The book is special.
Hello thanks so so much on the compliments on my cover artwork! I believe you would really love reading the book then! Thanks for hosting!
I enjoyed this excerpt, thanks for sharing
I hope you get a chance to read the book it has a lot of great messages and fun stories.
sounds like an interesting story line
It is a great story a lot of fun and great messages, I hope you get a chance to read it. If you do and love it, write to me here!
Sounds like a fascinating read. On my TBR list.
Very happy I am on your TBR list. You’ll enjoy discovering new places and people with Michael and Ron!
looks like a fun one
Thanks chapters 4-12 are very very fun! Hope you read it!
Hope it does awesome!
Thanks Jon, with this type of initial response on this page, I am sure it will.
This sounds like a really good book!
I know you will enjoy it if you give it a read!
this sounds like a wonderful book
I really believe in this book as a work people will enjoy! Please let me know how you like it.
I read “A Reservoir Man” by L.J. Ambrosio and I loved it as did my husband. We’re both excited to read “Reflections on the Boulevard”.
Hello thanks for this support, it is very meaningful for me. You WILL NOT be disappointed. I believe in this book tremendously and it is a furthering of these characters in many more ways than one.
I read the first book and have signed up to review the second one.
sherry @ fundinmental
Thanks Sherry, so glad to hear this! Thanks for your support!
How were you inspired to write book?
Experience with life, people, and my own travels.
sounds really good, thanks
I appreciate that and hope you read it!
Thanks for the sneak peek!
You’re welcome! Hope you get the book and have more than just sneak peak
I enjoyed the synopsis. Thank you for the giveaway!
Thank YOU for your comment and your interest and I so hope you get a chance to read it.
how long have you been writing
A little shy of two years but I have read extensively in my life. I wrote many essays and also taught many courses at universities.
Enjoy your Tuesday.
This sounds like a book that many readers will enjoy.
I would say that this book can be read and enjoyed by anyone as it has a universal appeal with characters you can relate to.
happy writing, have a great day
Beautiful cover! I really enjoy travel stories!
THEN WILL LOVE THIS ONE! America and Europe in accurate detail.
The cover is beautiful!
Thanks and all that credit goes to a young artist in India named HAMM.
thanks again for the giveaway, best wishes with the book
Thanks so much, hope everyone gets a chance to read it!
I like the artwork on your book cover.
Thanks! We are very proud of this one!
I hope you enjoyed your Wednesday!
What’s your next book?
Next book, third book in this trilogy called “EXILES” continues the story of Ron. More about this on ljambrosio.com THANKS Denise!