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Podcast interview about work at LCC. Alexander, Lisa, interviewer. “Words, Writing & Precision.” Who's That Star? Lansing, MI. Podcast #16, 21 May 2022. |
A 5-star review of he Bibliophile's Personal Library on Amazon. T. Ormiston-Smith. “Utility and entertainment combine for a great and improving read. .... This book...was like a breath of fresh air. .... A sterling effort!” 30 June 2022.
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A 5-star review of Tiger Hunts, Thunder Bay, and Treasure Chests on Amazon. Bill Daley. “An interesting story from a unique perspective, for fathers (and mothers) of all backgrounds - well done.” 30 June 2020.
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Quoted in Motherboard.com on the trope of “Nazis in space.” Velocci, Carli. “Why Do We Keep Finding Nazis on the Moon?” 25 Feb. 2016. |
Another 5-star review of my novel on Amazon.
Doris from Dewitt. “The author is brilliant at pulling the reader into the main character[,] Rick’s[,] emotions, desires, doubts, conflicts and fears.” 7 Sept. 2015. |
Indie Authors Appreciation Week on Facebook. 10 Jan. 2015. Guest posts, plus excerpts from Student Body Chapter 1, page 15; Chapter 3, pages 34-37; and Chapter 4, pages 49-50; and Chapter 5, page 56. |
Another 5-star review of my novel on Amazon.
T. Orminston-Smith. “Fine literary fiction from a true writer’s writer.” 16 Dec. 2014. If you haven’t yet read the book, though, just click the “Read More” to see the whole thing, but read only the first paragraph and the last two or three, as the middle are plot-spoilers! |
Student Body featured at BlazinBear.com. 30 Nov. 2014. Guest post, plus excerpts from Chapter 13, pages 175-62. |
Student Body featured at Mythical Books Blogspot.com. 29 Nov. 2014. Guest post, plus excerpt from Chapter 24, pages 282-84. |
Another 5-star review of my novel on Amazon.com.
Mark Kelland. “If you enjoy sex, education, and intrigue, I highly recommend Student Body.” 14 Nov. 2014. |
My novel, Student Body, featured at Confessions of a Book Whore Blogspot.com. 12 Nov. 2014. Guest post, plus excerpt from Chapter 4, pages 49-40. |
My novel, Student Body, featured at Bloggers from Down Under.com. 11 Nov. 2014. Guest post, plus excerpt from Chapter 13, pages 157-62. |
My novel, Student Body, featured at The Phantom Paragrapher.blogspot. 11 Nov. 2014. Guest post, plus excerpt from Chapter 4, pages 49-50. |
My novel, Student Body, featured at Limelight Literature Wordpress.com. 17 Sept. 2014. Excerpt from Chapter 5, pages 57-61. |
An interview about my novel, Student Body, on Michigan State University’s public radio. Pohl, Scott, interviewer. “Novel: Murder on the MSU Campus.” Current State. WKAR radio, 90.5 FM. East Lansing, MI. 31 July 2014. |

An article on my novel, Student Body, in Michigan State University’s newspaper.
Beck, Meagan. “Alumnus Pens Saucy Novel Set in Morrill Hall.” The State News 26 June 2014: 3.

LSJ review of my novel, Student Body, reprinted on the Curious Book Shop blog.
Walsh, Ray. “Rafeeq O. McGiveron’s Student Body (Takes Place at MSU!).” 17 June 2014.

A review of my novel, Student Body, in the Lansing State Journal.
Walsh, Ray. “MSU is Scene for Unusual, Vivid Student Body Novel.” Lansing State Journal 14 June 2014: B5.
Walsh, Ray. “MSU is Scene for Unusual, Vivid Student Body Novel.” Lansing State Journal 14 June 2014: B5.

A blurb on the release of Critical Insights: Fahrenheit 451.
“New Reference Titles on the Sixties, Food and Drink, and More; Continuing Series Updated Reference Reviews.” 1 Apr. 2014.
“New Reference Titles on the Sixties, Food and Drink, and More; Continuing Series Updated Reference Reviews.” 1 Apr. 2014.

A 4-star review of my novel on Amazon.com.
Webb, Larry. “A Good Read—Makes the Reader Think.” 17 Mar. 2014.

A blurb on the release of my novel, Student Body.
“Academic Adviser Rafeeq McGiveron Publishes Book.” 14 Mar. 2014.
A blurb on the release of Critical Insights: Fahrenheit 451.
“New Releases: Reference 2014.” 7 Nov. 2013. |


Interviewed in MSU’s newspaper for an article on transfer between community college and university.
Moran, Darcy, and Michael Koury. “Campus to Campus: New Law Strengthens Bond between LCC, MSU.” The State News 29 Jan. 2013: 1-2.