Acclaim

“Shapero displays an impressive command of the unconscious.”

“Powerful and complex.”

“Shapero is a spellbinding storyteller.”

“A delirious fusion of fiction, music and art. We love the intersection of technology and the written word.”

“A tautly woven, emotionally resonant tale of a couple caught between a future together and a past that may never let them go.”
[Hibiscus Mask]

“A tragic, compelling mystery about the slippery foundations of identity and love.”
[Hibiscus Mask]

“An excellently crafted story of survival. Thrilling and meaningful.”
[Beneath Caaqi’s Wings]

“A daring, deftly-told parable of romance and savagery that asks what adolescents, left to their own devices, are capable of doing—and undoing. Brutal, provocative, and timeless.”
[Beneath Caaqi’s Wings]

“Shapero keeps the tension high with multilayered emotional and physical conflicts. Lyrical prose and exotic setting instill a powerful magnetic aura, especially in his lush descriptions of the jungle’s natural wonders.”
[Beneath Caaqi’s Wings]

“I enjoyed it immensely. 5 Stars!!”
[Beneath Caaqi’s Wings]

“Shapero’s rich, lyrical prose is the novel’s standout feature . . . his sentences ripple and whirl like the currents of the ocean.”
[Dreams of Delphine]

“Unexpected and truly interesting.”
[Dreams of Delphine]

“The imagery in this book is rich and beautiful. Rich Shapero is a brilliant author. I will definitely read more of his work.”
[Dreams of Delphine]

“Fast-paced, emotionally resonant tale featuring fine characterization.”
[The Slide That Buried Rightful]

“A very engrossing read and . . . hard to put down.”
[The Slide That Buried Rightful]

“Thought provoking.”
[The Slide That Buried Rightful]

“Original ideas, strong prose, timeless and universal.”
[Dissolve]

“Shapero enchants and intrigues with his creative vision of the sublime mysteries that lie beyond . . .”
[Dissolve]

“Dissolve is well worth a read if you’re into magical realism. Interesting premise & characters, and very well-written.”

“Original and thought-provoking. It will leave you in awe.”
[Island Fruit Remedy]

“Such a delightful and juicy read!!”
[Island Fruit Remedy]

“The writing was beautiful, with rich lyrical images that draw you in.”
[Island Fruit Remedy]

“A wild read.”
[Island Fruit Remedy]

“Interesting!!!”
[Island Fruit Remedy]

“Well written, great imagination.”
[Island Fruit Remedy]

“A book to make you think. A fantasy of life and love, power and death . . . revenge and remorse.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“This book defies description . . . The writing is excellent, and the world built is unlike anything I’ve ever read.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Takes the reader along for a passionate ride . . . I couldn’t put it down.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“A very interesting book! I love the descriptions and unique story.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Great imagery and scene description . . . truly a different story, unlike anything else I’ve read.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Definitely a different read than I’m used to . . . the writing was imaginative, colorful. A safer alternative to hallucinogens.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Loved the plot contrast and the character descriptive build throughout.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“An intriguing adventure.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“The imagination of the author is incredible! I think it would make an outstanding movie.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Imaginative and full of emotion . . . I saw a lot of quite deep symbolism and allegory that were quite meaningful.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Just finished . . . I loved it and hope there’s a sequel because it’s really good.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“The imagery and imagination throughout are overwhelming. Don’t be surprised if you can’t put the book down or keep reading and re-reading.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“A romantic fantasy that goes way beyond the deepest next level in this fictional universe.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“I really like how different [Balcony of Fog] was from anything I’ve ever read!”

“Really great storytelling. Balcony of Fog is . . . available on the app stores, which is where this experience really shines.”

“Characters are so well developed that the reader can’t help but churn with emotion as each page is turned and another layer is revealed.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Grabbed and held my attention right away . . . a truly beautiful story.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Rich Shapero writes like a poet, weaving imagery, allegory, and allusion to create lush adventures into other worlds.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Equal parts chilling and intriguing. The world [Shapero] creates is fascinating, but the real win here is the writing.”
[Balcony of Fog]

“Way, way out there. Read it if you want something off the wall.”
[Rin, Tongue and Dorner]

“An incredibly weird book. But I did enjoy it . . . quite entertaining.”
[Rin, Tongue and Dorner]

“I love a good sci-fi book, so I was pulled in immediately! The book shares many sexual exploits, and they are all well written.”
[Rin, Tongue and Dorner]

“Nothing like a good ol’ Greek mythology-like love triangle.”
[Rin, Tongue and Dorner]

“Arms from the Sea is a tangible encounter with the creative spirit. A guide for reconstructing our understanding of water and our origins.”

“A richly tapestried underwater psychedelic dreamscape adventure . . . I can’t recommend this book highly enough.”
[Arms from the Sea]

“A brief journey into the inner depths and all the way to the outer reaches of mind and spirit.”
[Arms from the Sea]

“It was wild. I saw someone describe it as a slow burn horror and I would agree with that . . . I really enjoyed the pay off.”
[Arms from the Sea]

“I enjoyed the premise and very much liked the characters . . . It gave me poetic vibes, which I savored.”
[Arms from the Sea]

“Different from most novels, psychedelic. Interesting.”
[Arms from the Sea]

“Unexpected and original, this tale is indeed full of the hope we all seek.”
[The Hope We Seek]

“The Hope We Seek . . . is the real deal: an authentic and skillfully executed story . . . a spiritual awakening to the baleful and the elegant.”

“I was totally captivated . . . The imagery was so rich. I will likely carry this story with me for a long time.”
[The Hope We Seek]

“Full of mystical and imaginative insight.”
[Too Far]

“Shapero draws you into the phenomenology of the mind of a child . . . Heartbreaking, haunting, and numinous.”
[Too Far]

“Stunning achievement! One of the most imaginative, beautifully written books I have read in years.”
[Too Far]

“Highly recommended . . . once [Shapero] gives a reason to treat his narrator as unreliable . . . I am totally up for the ride.”
[Too Far]

“Does an excellent job of showing the journey of innocence and the inevitable loss of it.”
[Too Far]

“I rate Too Far [five stars] for its sheer ambition and glorious descriptions of a wonderful place.”

“One of the two books I keep on my highest shelf . . . and will likely continue to hold a special place in my heart for the rest of my life.”
[Too Far]

“I just loved the creativity that went into this story. The character development was superb . . . one of my top-shelf books of all time.”
[Too Far]

“Be open to this book as if you’re reading a long poem. Remember your innocence and wonder as a kid . . . That’s what this book is really about.”
[Too Far]

“Rich Shapero writes so vividly that you can really picture in your head what you’re reading . . . full of mystery and suspense as well.”
[Too Far]

“Shapero is the shaman of the written word.”
[Wild Animus]

“Reading Wild Animus is like climbing, skiing or intense adventuring. It puts you in the ‘time is now’ state.”

“Creativity, original characters, inspiring theme, and one of very few books with a therian character.”
[Wild Animus]

“Great app. Imagine a more interactive Amazon Kindle platform or ‘reading’ app and this is it. A beautiful marriage of fantasy, psychology and love.”
[TooFar Media App]

“The future of reading.”
[TooFar Media App]

“When you step into Rich Shapero’s world, you step into . . . substantive tales steeped in philosophical insights. Countless hours of entertainment, easy to use, and immensely enjoyable.”
[TooFar Media App]

“I love the app and how it combines art, music, and literature to become an interactive app.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Great app. Spend endless hours on it.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Discovered a great new Library of Fiction Writing . . . I love how there’s other media to discover too, adding visual and audio to the written word of the story. Very cool!”
[TooFar Media App]

“The artful style, the videos and all of the new things this experience adds to traditional reading, creates what I can only define as cinematic literature.”
[TooFar Media App]

“This app is AMAZING . . . there’s art, and music, and omg. Think [Shapero] might’ve cured my headache by taking my mind off of Things.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Five stars. Great app.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Wow! Immersive as it is fun to read.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Great experience. This should be the new way to read books!”
[TooFar Media App]

“Love the stories and experiences this app offers!”
[TooFar Media App]

“Great books.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Nice design . . . Awesome idea.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Mind opening to what could be.”
[TooFar Media App]

“This app is amazing.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Exceptional.”
[TooFar Media App]

“I love being able to pick a story depending on the mood I’m in . . . a great all in one.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Great quarantine collection!”
[TooFar Media App]

“Extremely cool app . . . takes reading to a whole new level.”
[TooFar Media App]

“I LOVE the TooFar Media App. Stories are amazing and I love the design . . . Thank you!”

“Essential for Art Lovers. The writing is gorgeous, the music is haunting, and the artwork is really something to behold.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Such an interesting concept. I look forward to reading all of Shapero’s other books. The interface is intuitive and easy to use.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Love this app!”
[TooFar Media App]

“An enjoyable excursion in words, art and music.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Worth the download.”
[TooFar Media App]

“Good stories that really make you feel like you are experiencing them firsthand.”
[TooFar Media App]