Interview with author Don Sevcik

  1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.

My name is Don Sevcik, Creator of the Fastest Math Tutor on the Planet which serves 8.1 million parents and students around the world. I’ve also written a few books.

  1. What is your inspiration behind your book “Animals with Superpowersโ€?

My kids asked me to tell them stories at night before bed. They love animals and they love superheroes. So one night, on a whim, I combined both of those topics into a story. AFter telling it, they asked me to tell another one for 2 weeks in a row. My wife suggested I write a book about some of these stories and turn it into a series.

  1. When did you realize you want to be an author?

After publishing a few articles online years ago and seeing the reaction, I figured why not write books? I feed off the audience energy, and the idea of a book drove me to help more people.

  1. Please tell us something about your book “Animals with Superpowers”?

Think of it as a combination of animals and superheroes. Some of these animals you may know of, but you didn’t know the special powers they possess.

  1. For which age group is your book “Animals with Superpowers” suitable for?

Ages 4-10. But parents may find it fascinating as well.

  1. What is your favorite Quote?

“Life is largely a matter of expectation” – Horace

  1. What do you like the most about your country?

The United States has and always had an entrepreneurial and problem solving energy. I like this. While other countries have a stigma with failure, we encourage it here. Because as Napoleon Hill said, “Every failure carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” Once we reframe failure as feedback, we turn a negative into a positive. You iterate your way to success.

  1. What suggestion do you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?

Three things in life compound to your benefit: Knowledge, networks, and wealth. Reading provides the materials to compound knowledge which builds networks and wealth. I don’t know of any successful person who isn’t a voracious reader. Reading shortens your learning curve. Since there is “nothing new under the sun”, any problem you have in life has been solved by somebody before. So why not devour books and compound your knowledge.

  1. What does literary success look like to you?

When somebody finishes my book, puts it down, and says, “I can’t wait to read what else Don wrote.”

  1. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?

Russell Brunson of ClickFunnels. He’s built an incredible business with ClickFunnels. He’s written multiple books, spoke from the stage, and inspires millions.

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Annwyn’s Blood

๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ: Annwyn’s Blood ๐Ÿ“š
๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ: Michael Eging and Steve Arnold โœ๏ธ
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Annwyn’s Blood written by the authors Michael Eging and Steve Arnold is the first book in “The Paladin of Shadow Chronicles” book series. Mattheus is a High King. Caerleon is his capital, his home and First City. When Mattheus’ daughter was returning to Caerleon, she was abducted. All her guards and retainers had been brutally slain.

Mattheus waited for five weeks for a ransom demand but he received no communication. The trusted warriors he sent are returning. Only Merrovaine and Erik from Birkenshire are following a lead westward. As a child, Erik has heard stories of Black Knight. He has to discover whether he really exists. Read this story to know will any warrior be successful in finding the princess.

The storyline is interesting. This book is gripping and unputdownable. I appreciate the vivid imagination of the authors in creating this fantasy world. I enjoyed every bit of this book. The writing style of the authors is amazing. The cover photo is eye-catching. I strongly recommend this book to my fellow readers.

  • ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: 5/5

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The Case for Cameron

๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ: The Case for Cameron ๐Ÿ“š
๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ: Gale Haselden โœ๏ธ
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๐Ÿš€ ๐‘๐ž๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ:
“The Case for Cameron” written by the author Gale Haselden is a unique story of the author. The author has mentioned how before even being born, she was unwanted. The pain of losing her best friend Kat and her grandmother Lylah was too much. When the author was six years old, she was sexually abused by a family member.

In spite of the terrible times, some people in the author’s life made things worth fighting for. Adaline, Clide, Jake, Zack and Kat are the main ones. Towards the end of freshman year of high school, the author got an eating disorder. After losing Kat, she started to live her life as if she was living for her best friend and herself.

The diagnosis of cPTSD was in a way helpful to the author. She realized that her reactions weren’t her fault. This helped her in forgiving herself. The author’s first domestic violence relationship was with Jaden, her first abuser. That was the contributing factor in Cameron taking advantage of the author/Tiffany Haselden. Her relationship with Cameron was built on the traumas and abuses from her relationship with Jaden. One trauma leads to the other so ending the cycle is very important.

There is heavy content in the book including abuse, violence, etc. Through this book, the author hopes to help other people in their journey. I appreciate the author’s resilience to stay strong even after going through so much in my life. Gale is an inspiration for others to start their healing journey. The writing is raw and the language used in the book is lucid. Those who love reading memoirs or books with many characters should get their hands on this one.

  • ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: 5/5

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Beyond Luxury: The Promise of Emotion

๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ: Beyond Luxury: The Promise of Emotion ๐Ÿ“š
๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ: Carlota Rodben โœ๏ธ
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๐Ÿš€ ๐‘๐ž๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ:
“Beyond Luxury: The Promise of Emotion” written by the author Carlota Rodben is a unique read. This book redefines the concept of luxury. The author has mentioned how the luxury sector can have the transformation by involving innovative ways through the use of AI, AR, VR, etc.

I agree with the author when she has mentioned that luxury buying is emotionally driven. We don’t do luxury shopping to acquire a physical item. It is to gain acceptance within our social circles.

The luxury brands can create a unique connection with their customers via a blend of traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Consumers no longer want to be the passive recipient. They are eager to contribute to the brand’s story. This book makes the readers aware about the trajectory of luxury. Gen Z is not just satisfied with a quality product. They look for brands that align with their values and beliefs. They want a luxury experience that resonates with their individuality.

Through this book, the author has shared insights about the ever-evolving world of luxury. This book helped me to understand the true essence of luxury which is beyond the material possessions that we acquire. It is a thought provoking read. The author has used good vocabulary in this book. The writing style of the author is nice. It is an insightful read and I strongly recommend it to my fellow readers. Looking forward to exploring more books by the author.

  • ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: 5/5

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Twin Flames

๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ: Twin Flames ๐Ÿ“š
๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ: J.L. Berkowitz โœ๏ธ
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Twin Flames written by the author J.L. Berkowitz is the first installment in “The Lovers of the Archangels” book series. It is a captivating read that hooked my attention from the first page itself.

The main characters of the story are Aree and Michael. They are soulmates and live in the heavenly realm. Aree has a unique ability. She loves spending time in nature communicating with flowers and trees. For her unique ability, she was chosen by the Elders for a mission. The trouble in Faermorreya could cause devastation in the Earthly realm.

Michael wanted to go on the mission himself instead of Aree. He loves Aree dearly but he couldn’t disobey an order from the Elders. Read this story to know will Aree be safe. What challenges will she face on her journey?

The writing style of the author is nice. The cover photo is well designed. The language used in the book is lucid and I was able to follow the story easily. The characters are written well by the author.

Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

  • ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: 5/5

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Music Head: A Memoir of Purpose

๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ: Music Head: A Memoir of Purpose ๐Ÿ“š
๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ: Michael A. Cimino โœ๏ธ
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“Music Head: A Memoir of Purpose” written by the author Michael A. Cimino is a captivating read that hooked my attention from the first page itself. The title of this book is for the author who became a music head at an early age. Michael’s family moved to the suburbs when he was nine years old. Michael wasn’t happy to move and he started spending his time in his room reading books and with a transistor radio.

Once, he saw J. O. Grand 5 & 10 Cent store. He started buying records from there and soon became a Music Head. He was fascinated by The Beatles. โ€œCome and Get It”, the record of BADFINGER, was a jackpot to Michael. BADFINGER was a natural extension to The Beatles. Later, Michael started relating more to the Rock oriented songs written by Joey Molland. The author also published a biography of Joey Molland with the name “Badfinger and Beyond”.

After a honeymoon in London, Michael started interning at WZFM, a mid-sized radio station and he became the โ€˜producerโ€™ for Music Director Paul Cavalconteโ€™s show. Michael has shared about his family and how his dad worked hard in his career. Read this memoir to know about Michael’s school years, the different jobs he worked, interviewing musical celebrities, etc.

Thanks to the author for the music recommendation at the beginning of the book. I had a great time reading this memoir. The photos included in the book made this memoir more enjoyable. I appreciate Michael’s love for Classic Rock. The narration is smooth and strong. The writing style of the author is amazing. The title of the book is suitable and I strongly recommend this book to my fellow readers.

  • ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: 5/5

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Why You Feel the Way You Do

๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ: Why You Feel the Way You Do ๐Ÿ“š
๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ: Reneau Z. Peurifoy โœ๏ธ
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“Why You Feel the Way You Do: Understand and Heal the Source of Stressful Emotions” written by the author Reneau Z. Peurifoy is a helpful book. This book helps us to understand the emotion better. In this book, the author has included practical tools that the readers can use to live more successful and happy lives. I loved the “Things To Do” section at the end of each chapter.

Unjust treatment, criticism, helplessness, etc are some of the examples of triggers. The author has mentioned distorted thinking and its additional forms. The author has given examples of various core response patterns concerning ourselves, others and the world. The author has given some guidelines for strong emotions so we can clearly hear the messages given by our emotions to us.

I really needed this book after being triggered emotionally a lot in the corporate world. After gaining insights about emotions and our responses, I can now respond in triggering situations in a better way. The understanding and guidance from this book would help me to live a more cheerful life. This is a well written book. I strongly recommend it to my fellow readers. Reneau has undoubtedly done fantastic work in this book. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

  • ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: 5/5

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Interview with author Hailey Kathleen Hall

  1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.

Hello! My name is Hailey Kathleen Hall, I am an author and artist based in St. Louis, Missouri with two published books. The first, which was published by Mater Media last September, is a collection of religious poetry and art entitled “Passion Flowers in Bloom.” I just released the first of my many children’s books: “An Aunt’s Animal Alphabet” on October 4th.

  1. What is your inspiration behind your book “An Aunt’s Animal Alphabetโ€?

“An Aunt’s Animal Alphabet” was originally created as a Christmas gift for my nieces almost a decade ago! I wanted to give them something special, and this just came to me. It took very little time to come up with the idea and the original artwork, but years in getting it released. So long, in fact, that I had to update my dedication to include seven more nieces and nephews!

  1. When did you realize you want to be an author?

Hmm. Good question! I’m actually not sure. It just sort of happened that way! Though people have told me for years that I should write a book, I never really wanted to be in the public eye. I mean, I originally wanted “Passion Flowers” to be an anonymous work, but when Mater Media picked it up (without my submitting it!) we came to the conclusion that it would be better to have my name on itโ€ฆ That thrust me out into the open pretty quick!

  1. Please tell us something about your book “An Aunt’s Animal Alphabet”?

Sure! I can tell you a few things: First, all of the artwork in “An Aunt’s Animal Alphabet” is hand-drawn by yours truly, save for a couple of backgrounds that were designed using a computer. Second, I want to encourage people to go all the way through the book. It doesn’t end with “Z!” There are a few more pages I added to the end of the book, one is the section on reader engagement, inspired by a little friend of mine who found out that I had made the book as a gift for my nieces, and she in turn made one for her little sister. It was so sweet that I got permission to use it in the book to encourage others to do the same!

  1. For which age group is your book “An Aunt’s Animal Alphabet” suitable for?

The book is fun as a read-aloud for kids 3 and up and can also be great for middle readers.

  1. What is your favorite Quote?

This one pretty much sums up how I feel about everything right now:
“You’re ‘nervous-cited!’ it’s like you want to jump up and down and yell โ€˜YAY ME!!!!โ€™ but you also want to curl up in a teeny tiny ball and hide at the same time.โ€ – Pinkie Pie

  1. What do you like the most about your country?

I love that Freedom of Religion, the freedom to not only worship but to live my faith publicly in my everyday life, and the Freedom of Speech are enshrined in our constitution as fundamental rights of our citizenship. I know that most of the world does not have those freedoms, and so I cherish mineโ€ฆ who knows? We may lose them some day. I also love and am grateful for all those who fight for our freedoms and protect us: our military, especially our veterans and those we’ve lost on the battlefield; as well as our police, firefighters, nurses, and EMTs who give of themselves every day to keep us safe!

  1. What suggestion do you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?

Here’s a good one: If you have a little one who is struggling to learn to read, have them read to you! If they start stumbling over words or making mistakes, resist the temptation to do it for them. Instead, gently ask them to slow down and sound the word out and ask them if they know what it means. If they say yes, have them use it to prove it! If not, explain what it means and then have them use it. This helps build vocabulary and reading comprehension and gives the little ones more confidence too!

  1. What does literary success look like to you?

Well, I think seeing the delight in a young child’s eyes and hearing them cry “Again! Again!” when they finish a book would be the very definition of literary success for me. I’m not one who wants fame or fortune. (In fact, I would rather be a fly on the wall than up on a stage!) My greatest desire is just to make kids smile!

  1. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?

Now that is a tough question! I would have to say my husband. Not only has he been my greatest support, he is such a beautiful, prayerful, intelligent man with a heart of gold and humility to spare! I am so grateful to know him!

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Monahdah

๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ: Monahdah ๐Ÿ“š
๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ: S.J. Zercher โœ๏ธ
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Monahdah is the debut book of the author S.J. Zercher. The main character of the story is seventeen-years-old Anah. She hasn’t seen her father even once. There are no pictures of him in the home. He left when Anah was a baby. Anah cares for her mother. Since, her mother only has her, she gets a bit overprotective for Anah.

One day, when Anah went to the concert with her friends Tim and Sophia, she found a ring in her mother’s jacket. Anah’s mother told her that the ring was a gift from her father for her. Anah hates as well as misses her father. She wants to ask so many things from her mother. Anah met a guy named Victor at the concert. Was this meeting just for one time or is there more to the two of them?

The storyline is interesting. The cover photo of the book is designed well. I loved the concept of the glowing ring. The world building is amazing and I appreciate the author’s vivid imagination for it. The language used in the book is lucid and I was able to follow the story easily. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

  • ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: 5/5

โ˜… Book Is Available On Amazon

Love, Regrets and Redwoods

๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ: Love, Regrets & Redwoods ๐Ÿ“š
๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ: Adam Lambert โœ๏ธ
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“Love, Regrets & Redwoods: A Little Book of Poems” written and illustrated by the author Adam Lambert is an intriguing read. In a few poems, the author has shared his own experiences. The author has included hand drawn illustrations along with each poem.

Some of my favourite poems from the collection are: Humility and Homes, The Lady of the House, The Waiting Room, Me, A Thursday Afternoon, etc.

A quiet 5 minutes
In this bustling metropolis
A fortress of ancient red brick and mortar
With its lavish adornments
And living masterpieces
The soft magenta velvet
The crisp aged oak
The ornate white steelwork
The rugged stone

Above are the lines from ‘The Waiting Room’ poem. In this the author has described how the waiting room looks and the 5 minute quiet time makes it feel so peaceful.

“A Thursday Afternoon” describes how it feels to work when it rains. There is a gentle breeze and a moon in a blue sky. This poem reminded me of a rainy day when I sit in front of my laptop and do my work.

The poems feel relatable. The author has written these poems on random topics and I had a great time reading them. One could enjoy a couple of poems in a single sitting. They are written in a lucid language and are easy to follow. Fans of poetry should get their hands on this book.

  • ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: 4.5/5

โ˜… Book Is Available On Amazon

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