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In Dark Canvas, Sean Easton – an innocent, if
not naïve, farm boy - is drawn to Kira McGovern – a world-wise, ex-model who has started an innovative business
venture in which she creates memorial paintings from people’s cremated remains. Kira soon begins to experience visions
from the people she is memorializing – visions that start out horrifying, but ultimately teeter on the verge of deadly. As Kira McGovern paints astoundingly vivid pictures with her brush, so does Summers create
an astoundingly vivid story with his pen. The reader can practically see New Orleans and the Easton ranch – the two
locations at which the majority of the story takes place. Though I felt the love story between Sean and Kira could have been
handled more subtly, they, as well as all of the characters in Dark Canvas, were both three-dimensional and
sympathetic. With Dark Canvas, the more I read, the more
I felt drawn into the story. I found myself hungrily turning pages as the action peaked, trying to find out what the answers
would be. Summers leaves you enough clues to solve some of the mysteries on your own, but just when you think you’ve
got it all figured out, he throws in another twist. In the end, Dark Canvas turns out to be a frightening
and entertaining ride that could be a solid launch for Jody Summers’ writing career. By J.E. Braun ( Author of the Novel Paranoia)
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Jody,
I have been meaning to come here and let you know I read Dark Canvas. What a fabulous read--I thoroughly enjoyed the uniqueness
of your book & the beautiful and unusual relationship between Kira and Shawn. It is definitely a romantic thriller. I'm
so glad I read your bio info prior to reading the book. I could see how you chose the places these two lived & how it
helped with the writing of the New Orleans settings & the restaurants. Having lived near New Orleans for the first 38
yrs of my life, I could visualize some of these places as I read . With your descriptive writing, I was able to step right
into Kira's experiences as she was painting. Thanks for posting about your book here--I am so glad I read it and am looking
forward to reading The Mask Maker. The Note From Christ sounds like it's going to be a good one as well. How have your book
signings been going? I know you will be at NBAA, but are you planning any Florida book signings? Wishing you great success
with your writing and book sales.
Ramona
Jody, I’m still only about a third of the way through,
but the thought I wanted to share : I thought from the first few pages that the story is so unique (what I know of it so far)…
the painting with human ashes, and the fact that it came from a real life experience of yours with the girl you dated...
I simply thought from the beginning “This is unique enough that if it’s a well written, interesting story, I could
see it being featured on an Oprah, etc.” And, as I get
into it, it does seem well written and really holds my attention. As an aside, my wife Michelle and I were out with
some friends the other night, and as I am wont to do, I enjoyed several martinis. J We got home and I turned on the
reading light as we climbed into bed, and she commented something like “Uhh.. you can’t read a book, there, buddy.
You’ve had a few drinks.” I replied “but I want to know what happens next!” Ultimately,
she was right, but it really is an interesting, unique read for a novel! I generally don’t do novels (my motto
is sort of, “Don’t tell me a story. I liked stories when I was 10. Make me think.” Your
book is cool in that it does that for me). Good luck with everything. Jeff Hi Jody I read John's copy and THOROUGHLY enjoyed it, still want to get my own copy! Cannot wait to get your next book (no
pressure eh)
P
The nurse that I work with bought your book and she LOVES it!! She said it was
right up there with a favorite author of hers. (Sorry I don't recall the name). She
said she can't put it down and she loves the short chapters. YEAH for JODY!!!! Keep
up the good work. Talk to ya later, Janet (Turns out the author she was comparing to was
Stephanie Meyers)
Hi Jody: I finished your book and enjoyed it very much. One of my friends here wanted
to know if it is available in large print as she cannot read the regular print and I told her I would try to find out.
I pulled up the iuniverse books website but could not get any information there. Do you know if
it is available in large print? Thanks. GiGi Hi! Just a note: Bought
the Jody Summers book "Dark Canvas". Loved it!! Will be following up with the sequels ASAP. Many thanks for
the tip. Arlene
Hey Jody
I just wanted to let you know that I finished Dark Canvas in two days! I think
you have a great future ahead of you and look forward to The Mask Maker.
Lori
Ok...your book made me so "home-sick"
for NO, we are going down Thursday. Taking cooking class Fri and have plans to eat at Commander's Palace, MiLA and GW Fins.
I should be the size of a small whale when we return but hey, that's whay exercise is for...right? Loved your book. When is
the next one coming out? Judy
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