THE STREAM by H. Steven Robertson is exceptional storytelling that is a literary delight for readers of all ages.
You always know you are in the hands of a good author who knows his
/her craft from the first sentence of the book. Classic novels are always a good example of this - A first sentence can set up the plot, introduce the main character and hook the reader with some kind of danger or conflict. THE STREAM (ISBN-10: 0977729079) by H. Steven Robertson does all three –
“Sandy knew he was in serious trouble when he looked up and saw the billowing blue-back clouds with the brilliant sabers of lightning stabbing downward, rolling toward him over darkening seas.”
THE STREAM is the story of a young boy (Sandy) growing up and dealing with bullies, a pretty girl, his love of fishing and the dangers of being lost at sea on his boat. The plot is solid and the settings are exceptional. If you are from Florida you will have a new appreciation of the state and the environment. If you are not from Florida, after reading THE STREAM, you will want to visit ‘The Sunshine State’. Mr. Robertson was born and raised in Florida, living in the various cities of Bradenton, Lake Wales, Sebring, Miami and Jacksonville and Neptune Beach. As an adolescent, Mr. Robertson worked on a ranch and in the orange groves outside of Sebring Florida for several years and graduated from Sebring High School. H. Steven Robertson is multi-published author with other titles (fiction and non-fiction) which include "Ranch Boy" - a novel, "Acorns of Love and Wisdom"--which is a collection of poetry and illustrations, "Bottom time" - a novel and "Soccer Made Easy For Americans."
H. Steven Robertson has been compared to Ernest Hemingway with beautiful scenes of a young boy’s love with nature and the environment. It is important to point out that Mr. Robertson maintains an original style and understands how to balance his story , character, setting, conflict and action. THE STREAM is an adventure and journey. It is a character study of a young boy growing into maturity as he fights and struggles against nature and society. It is a flawless book.
In a recent interview the author said, “I spent my entire adult life in the school system as an educator and experienced pressures kids go through first hand. Of course, I was also a student and had some of my own. I know the indignities experienced from being bullied. I have been an outdoors person all my life and I have fished all of my life as well. Recently, I have fished for the big boys out in the Gulf Stream, where the novel takes place. I also had one lad in a class that I taught who I modeled Sandy after, and he was a fisherman’s son and had his own boat. He, by the way, eventually became the youngest man—still a boy, to captain a shrimp boat by himself.”
THE STREAM is filled with lots of vivid picturesque settings with environmental lessons; Slow down for Manatees and toss back Red Bass that under 16’ in length and only one Red Bass allowed per day because of over fishing.
H. Steven Robertson has written a classic and timeless book with THE STREAM. This is a wonderfully delightful book that will be enjoyed by many generations. Buy a copy of THE STREAM today and sit back and allow this book to ‘reel’ you in – Hook, Line and Sinker.
Publisher: High-Pitched Hum Publishing
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0977729079
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Author H. Steven Robertson was born and raised in
Florida, living in the various cities of Bradenton, Lake Wales, Sebring, Miami and Jacksonville. He lives with his wife Kathy and his two daughters, Summer and Sunny, in Neptune Beach, Florida. As an adolescent, Mr. Robertson worked on a ranch and in the orange groves outside of Sebring for several years and graduated from Sebring High School. He attended Newberry College in South Carolina on a full football scholarship and graduated with a liberal arts degree in 1967. He received his master's degree from the University of Florida in 1972. For the past 37 years, Mr. Robertson has worked in various jobs as an educator including teaching, dean of boys, administrative assistant, and librarian. He also has coached football, soccer, softball, track and most other sports in the extra-curricular programs after the regular school days. He retired in 2004 as assistant principal at a Southside Middle School where he also coached the boys' soccer team.
Like many people, he had always wanted to be an author. With the publication of this first novel, "Ranch Boy," it became a reality. His second book, "Acorns of Love and Wisdom," is a lovely little book of poetry. Steve's third book, called "BOTTOM TIME", is the sequel to Ranch Boy. "SOCCER MADE EASY FOR AMERICANS", came about as an answer to some common questions Americans have when learning & teaching soccer. "THE STREAM" narrates a young boy's internal and external battle with society and nature, and critics liken it to reminiscent of Hemmingway. Steve's latest endeavors include illustrating a children's book "PELICAN PETE", which is is scheduled for release soon, and a compiling a cookbook.
His main hobbies other than writing and illustrating, include offshore fishing, computers and woodworking. In addition to his other activities, Mr. Robertson has done the cover art and illustrations for five published novels. These include Jetty Man, Mullet Run, Oak Baby, and Horny Toad, and "Sin City," by G. W. Reynolds III. Mr. Robertson's artwork and cover art also appears in his published books. These include "Ranch Boy" - a novel, "Acorns of Love and Wisdom"--which is a collection of poetry and illustrations he has created, "Bottom time" - a novel, "Soccer Made Easy For Americans" - a how to book on soccer, "The Stream" - a novel, and "An Excercise Manual For the Couch Potato" a Joke book. He also writes a column for First Coast Communities, which is part of Jacksonville.com called "Writer's Block."
http://www.jacksonville.com/community/cc/writersblock/
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