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D. A. Blankinship

Auteur de Woodcliff Anthology

4 oeuvres 69 utilisateurs 26 critiques 2 Favoris

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(eng) David Arnold Blankinship appears as D. A. Blankinship in fiction and in higher education and poverty reduction in sub-Sahara Africa publications. David A. Blankinship is a biologist published in eco-system theory and wildlife management.

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Œuvres de D. A. Blankinship

Woodcliff Anthology (2010) 29 exemplaires
The Scoloderus Conspiracy (2006) 20 exemplaires
Phontaine's Gifts (2011) 19 exemplaires
Jewel's Unexpected Friends (2011) 1 exemplaire

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Nom légal
Blankinship, David Arnold
Date de naissance
1951-12-28
Sexe
male
Nationalité
USA
Lieu de naissance
Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
Lieux de résidence
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Sedan, Kansas, USA
Key West, Florida, USA (tout afficher 18)
Gautier, Mississippi, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Coffeyville, Kansas, USA
Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Pittsburg, Kansas, USA
Nevada, Missouri, USA
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Herndon, Virginia, USA
Greeley, Colorado, USA
Whitewater, Wisconsin, USA
Turlock, California, USA
Oswego, Kansas, USA
Études
Pittsburg State University (BA ∙ Psychology, minor Sociology)
Pittsburg State University (MS "with Honors" ∙ Psychology)
Kansas State University (Ph.D. ∙ Counseling)
Professions
clinical psychologist
research psychologist
management consultant
university academic affairs adminstrator
international development activist
author (fiction)
Prix et distinctions
Alumni Grants for Research (Pittsburg State University)
Certificate in Rational-Emotive Therapy (Institute for Rational Living ∙ New York)
Commendation for Outstanding Research (Department of the Army)
City Council (Oswego ∙ KS)
Phi Delta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi (tout afficher 18)
Psi Chi
Founding Director, The Praxis Ethiopia Foundation (by appointment of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia)
Kansas Psychological Association Award for Research (graduate division)
Letter of appreciation from the Prime Minister of Ethiopia
Outstanding Graduate Student in Psychology (Pittsburg State University)
Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Psychology (Pittsburg State University)
Paul Harris Fellow
Phi Kappa Phi Award for Research on Academic Excellence
President, Community Optimists Club (Whitewater ∙ WI)
President, Northern California Chapter of the International Society of Research Administrators
President, Rotary Club (Oswego ∙ KS)
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
Agent
Barred Owl Publishing (an imprint of Ten Par Inc)
Courte biographie
D. A. Blankinship was born in Fall River MA, and grew up in Newport RI, White Sands NM, Honolulu HI, Charleston SC, and Sedan, KS. He served in the Navy, attended universities, and earned degrees in psychology and counseling. He worked in clinical and research psychology, and in higher education. Dr. Blankinship has more than 50 publications, key note addresses, and invited presentations at the national and international level. He is recognized as an authority on academic excellence in higher education and in promoting faculty development and research.
Notice de désambigüisation
David Arnold Blankinship appears as D. A. Blankinship in fiction and in higher education and poverty reduction in sub-Sahara Africa publications. David A. Blankinship is a biologist published in eco-system theory and wildlife management.

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The Scoloderus Conspiracy is a very interesting and entertaining speculative fiction story set 300 years into the future. A night attack leads to the disappearance of a colonel, and then his wife is killed as is his daughter. The web of intrigue deepens as the two sides, who have been fighting a war for 30+ years, try to out deceive each other and win the war.

While this book sounds like a thriller (which it is), this novel also has a much deeper message as to what truth really is and how it can be ignored, manipulated, and faced. One character, Prof. Allen Taylor, was very intriguing and the source of many interesting ideas on truth, honestly, and understanding, which would definitely apply to our world.

In general, this novel was a sound piece of writing. The writing was fine -- not too much description, not too much dialogue, few typos, and clear sentences. The characters were interesting and well thought out. The plot moved crisply along and often left the reader trying to guess who was on which side. By the time I was in chapter 3, I was hooked. And the ending...well, I was totally surprised!

My only complaints are (1) I want to know more about this world and the Shadow Warriors and (2) I would like to know more about some of the characters, in particular Prof. Taylor. This is listed as the first in a series, so I'm hoping the future volumes will answer my questions and expand on this world.

A thoroughly good read!!!
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LMHTWB | 7 autres critiques | Jun 30, 2012 |
Cette critique a été rédigée pour LibraryThing Member Giveaways.
When I finished “The Scoloderus Conspiracy”, I set the book aside, thinking, “OK, that was a pretty decent science fiction read.”

Having promised to write a review, however, called for a little more thought. The unbelievable prognostications, repeated coincidences, and simplistic characters make it a good candidate for publication in a pulp science fiction magazine, but not as a stand alone novel. While it is not really necessary to have good guys and bad guys identified, or to have some sort of description of physical landscape provided, or to have characters fleshed out to something beyond what is vital to the story’s plot – one, at least, of the above would have been appreciated.

In brief, the author had one interesting idea, and then wrote a book incorporating it, without ever worrying about any of the other stuff that makes a decent novel. Give it a pass, and pick up a copy of “Asimov’s Science Fiction” instead.
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LannyH | 7 autres critiques | Jun 20, 2012 |
Cette critique a été rédigée pour LibraryThing Member Giveaways.
If you like well written, thought provoking stories then this anthology is for you. There was not one story that was not enjoyable. Reminded me a lot of Howard Fast's Time and the Riddle. A Very PLEASANT way to spend an afternoon int he sun.
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Scoshie | 13 autres critiques | Apr 24, 2012 |
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received from LT Member Giveaway

This was a great anthology of short stories. The topics were diverse and engaging, the plots had good little twists, and the characters felt familiar. They were thought provoking and had just enough fantasy/surrealism to keep the reader on their toes. I really enjoyed this book, and was grateful for the giveaway copy. I'd like to read more from the author.
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kkunker | 13 autres critiques | Nov 11, 2011 |

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Œuvres
4
Membres
69
Popularité
#250,752
Évaluation
4.1
Critiques
26
ISBN
6
Favoris
2

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