UFOs and God

Review
“Lane is a seasoned writer, and his skills are on display in UFOs and God. Each is meticulously crafted, beginning smack dab in the middle, tossing the reader into the fire with his characters. The dialogue is sharp, but not overworked and reads with authenticity. His descriptions too read polished but not contrived. It is in his final story, “Writer in the Attic,” where we are allowed to see the writer at work, not necessarily Lane himself, but all writers whose eyes are never just watching the world around them, but instead are always busy working, crafting stories from the fodder. While varied and unique from one another, they are united by the frailty yet strength of their humanity.” — Lee Ware, U.S. Review of Books

“The short stories in UFOs and God are fictional works, but aside from the title piece, anyone who anticipates that this book will be centered around UFOs should be advised that there are bigger scenarios at stake, here; and these involve belief, perseverance, determination and survival. So if it’s alien or religious stories that are anticipated or desired; look elsewhere. UFOs and God is much more: it’s a closer examination of succinct moments in life where people get the opportunity to look back, look ahead, or take a close look at the world; and each piece is carefully crafted to support a reader’s perceptions of their own ‘aha’ moments in life.” – Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“In “UFOs and God” – the short story which shares the same title as the book – the author tells a unique story that is much like a love-filled reminiscence from a family member about a peculiar “Aunt Carol”. Without giving away any important details, it’s necessary to state that Lane did an exceptional job of writing the story (along with many others in the book) in a relatable and sentimental way – so much that any reader would be able to identify with the characters, the lesson of each story, and the funny aspects of each one as well. All in all, Lane has compiled an assortment of unique stories that are as entertaining as they are touching, and any reader will feel as if their time reading was well spent.” – Reviewed by Nayala Smith