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Mr AW of Upper Hutt ......" It's the best read I've had ......." - June 2001

Very good read. I don’t read much but read anything you write in the future.

Peter…..NZ

Thank you Gene. My Father-in-Law thinks your stories are great. He lives in Gisborne and I sent the first five up for his birthday and he just loved them. He can relate to your yarns and I have to admit I enjoyed them too.

Glenda

Ps Stiletto really happened didn’t it???

Author; Yes Glenda, Stiletto is a true story I look back on with both pleasure and sadness.

Such a good read is hard to come by. “No Bullshit” is exactly that, a pleasure to read and I savour every book that comes out. Too much to read in one hit, I spread each booklet out over a period of months. That way I appreciate the stories as well as the places they were written about. Keep it going Gene I’m hooked.

Barb M…….Stokes Valley

Gene I have a feeling I know who this Story bloke is. I remember back to that shed we worked in not too far from Weber where that Story bloke got himself into some strife with publicans wife. Love the yarns mate and I even recognise a few. (The Formula) for one. Keep it up.

Mel from 1974

Author; Good to hear from you Mel but keep it a bit tidy mate. I get myself in enough trouble all on my own and I really don’t need your help!!!

Mr Lambert I am impressed. I had an opportunity to read three of your books and the story about Missie made me shed a quiet tear but Stiletto had me going back again and again to relive the experience. I am closer to eighty than I am to seventy and I come from a farming background in Taranaki. From some of your other stories I can tell you must have been a bit of a rascal, but I applaud you for having the temerity to publish them the way you have. You have my order for the volumes I haven’t got and I expect to be informed when you write some more.

Mrs…A L Wellington

“No Bullshit” was the first thing that caught my eye and then I turned the book over and read the warning on the back. I had to laugh at that so turned to the credits and when I read your copyright on the inside page I knew I just had to read this book and I wasn’t disappointed. Mr Lambert you have a gift and should be looking to get these books to as many people as you can.

“No Bullshit”

Colin W Hamilton NZ

Kia Ora Gene

Have you got my order for books 6to 9. They better be as good as the rest.

Jim. P Napier

Gene, I have read your books a couple of times . as I have worked and lived in similar circumstances your stories brought back memories of the humour and pranks that we were brought up with in back country great stuff and am looking forward to next one. kind regards Tony Carterton Wairarapa NZ

Dear Gene

Although I am a city girl I found your books to be very entertaining witty
and sad . If you immerse yourself in the short stories they will be etched
vividly into your mind for a long time. I look forward to the next
edition.

Eileen

If "bullshit" was tarseal, you would, no doubt have a double lane highway to China via Alaska and back again. Love your FREE copies distributed to all you "close" workmates and will certainly enjoy the unedited versions so freely told during the long afternoons. Keep this up and I'll vote you in as prime minister but only if you remember to take your glasses home and remember to leave the "Keys" at work. Well done Gene.

Anon.

Author; It took a lot of research but I finally found out that Anon in the Gaelic tongue translates out to Ian G……… from that country that sits on top of the British Isles.

_ _ _ _ _ Anyway, back to Whitcoulds – I can still feel the glow of embarrassment even now.

The guy is extremely helpful, if not a little loud. As I told you, I was creeping along the shelves looking for your books [I hadn’t realised they weren’t in the shops]. “Hi” said this guy, “Can I help ?” I whispered “I’m looking for some books entitled No Bullshit”. “No Bullshit” he shouts – boy do I feel embarrassed. “Come over to the computer – I’m sure I can find anything on Bullshit on there. I follow, going redder with embarrassment by the minute. “No, I’ve got Shit Happens, No Shit, etc. but nothing with the title No Bullshit” he shouts even louder. “Thanks” I said, “I’ll try and get more information and come back.” I leave the shop, almost purple in colour thinking “Maybe I can find someone a little quieter to help me next time”

I got home and browsed the web and eventually found the Stokes Valley Times online and went into the archives – the rest you know.

By the way – about you saying you need all the exposure you can get – don’t forget what I said – too much exposure can get you arrested – be careful !!

Megan

Author; I really don't have a reply for that one Megan but you keep asking to those young guys with big voices about "No Bullshit" That's the kind of exposure I was talking about???

Hi there Gene,

I am pleased to have been of some small assistance to you as you entered the literary world. I enjoy your stories greatly. You are now known and enjoyed as far away as Perth, Australia where my brother's father in law lives. When visiting there I showed him the first two of your books and he was hooked. I have sent copies of your subsequent books as they have come out. Keep them coming Gene.

Cheers Lyn

Wicked site, loved all the scenery pictures and the write ups.
Have passed it to a lot of my overseas friends.
Well done and easy read.
Jesson & Cat
Wainuiomata

From: "GARY&NGAIRE"

Congratulations on your new book and web page,I think the web page is great, but there is one thing that bothers me.
How can a back country bumkin like you have the expertise to make a web page like that, or is it the city bred wife of yours that has all the talent. If you would like to send me a few of the books I sure I could sell some for you if you like.
Best of luck Gary

Author; I'll send you a whole bloody box because I know anyone who could survive as long as you have as a Stock Agent in Taranaki could sell anythinhg. Bloody hell you just reminded me of that night in the Eltham pub but this time I get to tell the story!!!!!