Episode Details

What happens when you mix the magic of Disneyland, the whimsy of classic cartoon characters, the wonder of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the absurd fun of Space Jam, and then add science fiction, horror, mystery, and a healthy dose of indie creativity?

You get The Dream Factory by Pete Kramer.

In this spoiler-lite review, I share why Pete Kramer continues to impress me as one of today’s most creative indie authors, why I flew through this novel in just over a day, who I think will absolutely love this story, and who may want to steer clear. If you’re looking for imaginative genre-bending fiction that’s equal parts nostalgic, mysterious, creepy, and wildly inventive, this may be exactly the book you’ve been waiting for.

In this video:

* A spoiler-lite overview of The Dream Factory

* Why I picked up Pete Kramer’s newest novel

* Nine reasons you may love this book

* Three reasons it may not be for you

* My final thoughts and rating of this unforgettable reading experience

Have you read The Dream Factory? I’d love to hear your thoughts—but please keep the comments spoiler-free so everyone can enjoy discovering the story for themselves!

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The Dream Factory: https://t.ly/VZVKA

Here’s Jim’s Reviews of Pete Kramer’s First Two Books:

Chesapeake Bay Monsters: https://youtu.be/cex-kZd7SnA

The Skyman’s Legacy: https://youtu.be/2Zohgo8m5nk

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0:00 - Opening

1:43 - Book Details

2:26 - Why Jim Read This

3:58 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

5:38 - Nine Reasons This Book May Be Just Your Thing

8:39 - Three Reasons You May Not Enjoy This

9:34 - Jim’s Final Thoughts

12:20 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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