Vince Santoro
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History is filled with facts. But the emotions, the senses, and the places surrounding those facts can only be brought to life with the stroke of a writer’s pen or in today’s world, a stroke of the keyboard. Then sprinkle it with imagination and you have a story that will make you laugh, cry, think, and perhaps even challenge your own beliefs.
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My Debut Novel
The Final Crossing asks some philosophical questions such as what it means to be truly free, what is the human spirit, and what it means to believe in a god? This story took me back in time and opened my mind to the wonder of being a human being. It’s a valiant and fulfilling story sure to inspire and warm the heart.
In my experience there have been few authors that can write in such a way that naturally without effort creates a movie running in your mind as you read. I couldn't put the book down. The story is intriguing, thought provoking, exciting and educational. I think this story would make an amazing movie. I look forward to reading more from this author. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommend.
Amazon Canada review
Great story from the first page to the last!
I loved it from the first page to the last page. Vince kept it moving at an enjoyable pace with lots of twists and turns as each adventure in Nenshi's journey unfolded. I can't believe this is his first book as he comes across as a seasoned storyteller! I would have liked to have seen Nenshi return to greet Tehuti but the story ended leaving me to wonder if there is a book 2 to Nenshi's story as he is still young and just starting a new chapter in his life. Highly recommend!
Indigo Chapters review
Beautifully descriptive
The Final Crossing is written with the warmth and clarity of an author who truly has researched and fallen into the charm of distant Egypt. You will follow the path of the very likeable protagonist Nenshi. What fate or fortune awaits him in each chapter will have you turning each page with eagerness and hope. A fantastic read. Brilliantly written.
Amazon Australia review
Engaging, Informative & Great Story
Kudos to Vince Santoro in writing such a well-written book. It was my first time reading a historical fiction book and was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable and interesting it was. The life challenges Nenshi went through had you sitting at the edge of your seat. Nenshi is such an interesting and likeable person I couldn’t help hoping that he would find what he was striving for in life, including the possibility of finding love.
I found the different types of worshipping God(s) very interesting, Vince intertwined Nenshi’s evolution in that regard extremely well in the story.
I highly recommend this book and I’m looking forward to the next one!
Amazon U.S. review
"However great a man’s natural talent may be, the act of writing cannot be learned all at once."
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
About me
My writing journey began at a young age, spawned by my sister’s love of poetry, my brother’s love of music and the books that became the underpinning of my imagination.
I gravitated towards historical novels - fiction, and non-fiction. When I eventually challenged myself to write a book, I realized that a degree in History was not enough to step into the writer’s world. I needed to learn the craft of writing.
I studied journalism; wrote newsletters and magazine articles; read and re-read books on writing; attended workshops; and of course, sat in solitude and drafted my first manuscript.
As English poet John Donne wrote, no man is an island. And so, I drew on the experiences of fellow writers to help me through my quest. The encouragement from family and friends nurtured my drive never to give up.
As my writing journey continues, I venture to unleash the lessons of life experiences, woven into stories to inspire, to inform and perhaps see the world in a different way.
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