Book: Secrets Of Sea Pines: The Battle For Hilton Head Island’s Treasure
Author: Robert J Perreault
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 4/5
“Secrets of Sea Pines: The Battle for Hilton Head Island’s Treasure” penned by the author Robert J Perreault is an interesting read. William Hunter along with his friend Samuel Goldsmith buried the treasure in 1662 amongst pine trees.
Before dying, William told his son Andrew about his will, testament and the map to locate the treasure. But William’s friend Goldsmith who was eavesdropping the entire conversation stole William’s will and map. He deposited that will and map in a safe deposit of the bank. Andrew suspected that Goldsmith must have stolen the will so he murdered him. Centuries later the receipt of the safe deposit came into the hands of Joseph Gramer. Joseph’s son Charles sets out on an adventure to find the treasure. Will he be successful?
The plot of the story is interesting. This story kept me on the edge. The language used in the book is easy to understand. The cover photo is nice and the title couldn’t have been better than this. Robert has done great work in this book.
He Calls Himself Veles is a dark fantasy romance novel penned by the author Tierra Cox.
The main characters of the story are Veles and Neriah. Neriah recently moved into an apartment that has a mirror in which Veles is locked. A child of light, a Nephilim can release him from his prison. Neriah felt as if she heard a voice coming from the mirror. She felt a calling, a longing feeling that doesn’t belong to her.
When Neriah asked the man about his name, he said names contain power and he likes to keep it a secret. He asked Neriah to call him Veles. Read this story to know more about their adventure together.
The plotline is interesting. Characters are written well by the author. The language used in the book is lucid and easy to follow. I am looking forward to reading more books by the author. If you love dark romance stories then go ahead with this one.
Books For Benjamin written by the author R.G. de Rouen is for readers of the age group 2-8 years.
The story features a little worm Benjamin. He is unlike other worms who are just interested in eating the scraps thrown by the grocer Mr Green. Benjamin loves reading but he is tired of reading old newspapers and magazines. He wants to read real books. He has an interesting plan for that.
Get a copy of this book and read it to know what’s in Benjamin’s mind. Uliana Barabash has done great work as an illustrator. The colorful pages of the book will catch kids’ attention on the first look. I appreciate the storytelling skills of the author. This book inspired me to go on a book hunt. Also, I am Benjamin myself. Add this book to your children’s bookshelf. It’s a book worth reading. This book will inspire the little readers to develop a habit of reading.
NAMES by Kristen Robinson is a poetry book. This book has a collection of poems based on different topics like empathy, shame, timing, etc.
My favorite poem among the collection is Memory. Memories have the power to hurt us or make us happy. Even if someone leaves from our life, memories constantly remind us of them.
My name is Memory, I can be altered Consciously or unconsciously. I am a thing of beauty And of nightmares. I find myself lost In the past. My name is Memory And I hurt people And bring joy to others.
The writing style of the author is nice. All the poems are left aligned. The language used in the poems is lucid and even non-poetry readers could understand the meaning behind these poems. Go for it. You would be delighted to read it.
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Journey of Sire Magnis 📚 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Michael J Power ✍️ . .
🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: The Microcosm written by the author Michael J Power is the first installment in “The Journey of Sire Magnis” book series.
The main character of the story is an honor student Sire Magnis who is 17-years old. Sire encounters a homeless young woman named Maria. Maria was a barren woman. So, she was asked to serve for the local prostitution ring, “House of Pleasure”. 38 years later, she was thrown out with the reason that she is old and not attractive anymore for the customers.
The city of Tarmith was attacked by the Eaters. Sire met a young woman named Niddah Lionheart. He fell in love with her. He wanted to mate with Niddah. But the Council of Eugenics will take that decision. Maria’s situation made Sire feel that the council doesn’t know what’s best for its people. Read this story to know more about Sire’s journey and what truths he will uncover.
The story is interesting. I appreciate the vivid imagination of the author in creating this fantasy world. The characters are written well. The storyline is unique and interesting. I couldn’t put this book down once I started reading it. I am looking forward to reading book 2 in the series.
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Margaret Anne: Child of the West Wind 📚 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Ronan James Cassidy ✍️ . . 🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Margaret Anne: Child of the West Wind penned by the author Ronan James Cassidy is an intriguing story.
Margaret Anne Basseterre was the third child of her mother. When she was born in 1859, the nation was on the brink of war. After the birth of Margaret, her mother Miss Jeanne Jolie had many questions. She was worried and wanted to know why her daughter who was armed by the angels above was so still and quiet.
The storyline is interesting. The story kept me on the edge to know the secrets of Margaret. Once you start reading this book, you can’t put it down. This book will remind the readers that everything is done in God’s perfect timing. The language used in the book is simple and easy to follow. This book will make the readers feel closer to God. The story has history, suspense, belief in God, dark family secrets, etc.
Those who love reading stories set around the civil war should get their hands on this one. The characters are written well. I like to recommend it to my fellow readers.
Book: My Race For Life: Finding New Strength After Tragedy
Author: Alison J. Delgado
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“My Race for Life: Finding new strength after tragedy” penned by the author Alison J Delgado is an inspirational read. Since her school days, Alison has been a competitive athlete. She was shy and intelligent. In her high school, she was a valedictorian, varsity runner for a four-time state championship cross country team, full-ride college scholarship winner, etc.
In 1995, she became part of a team and got the opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Alison’s husband Tim saw her in the paper after she won her first marathon. In 2010, Alison was hit by a car while cycling. Read her story to know how she survived and became a full-time board-certified pediatrician.
Alison’s story is inspiring. The cover photo of the book is eye-catching. The language used in the book is lucid and I was able to follow it easily. Alison’s story is full of ups and downs. She is a true inspiration for many. Through this book, she is conveying a strong message to her readers to always believe in yourself.
“The Missing K” is an interesting children’s story book penned by Siân Donald.
The story features an elder brother and his younger sister who were stuck at home due to the bad weather and were bored. This story is about the lockdown period when we were stuck at home. Give a quick read to this book to know will the siblings be able to save the fairy land? Read out yourself to know if they will find the missing K. Readers will learn that with little imagination they can reach any destination.
The cover of the book is eye catchy. I enjoyed every bit of this story. The pace of the story is perfect and the language is easy so that kids can understand it well. It’s a well written book. I like to recommend this book for little readers. Go for it.
WIND written by the author Ellen Dee Davidson is a Children’s fantasy story. The main character in the story is a young girl named Katie. In her class, Katie heard an oak tree talking to her. She told about that to her teacher. The other students thought Katie was nuts. Katie’s close friend Amy also didn’t believe that Katie could talk to a tree or a cat.
When Amy left, an earthquake occurred and Katie fell through a huge crack. Katie thought that she was in the basement of her house but she was in some other strange world with an alien boy Za. Read this story to know will Katie be able to find her way home.
Middle grade readers should get their hands on this intriguing story. The language used in the book is lucid so one could follow the story easily. The plot of the story is interesting and I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. Katie’s character is interesting. It is a well written book. Go for it without any second thoughts.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi. I’m Robert E Kreig and I make stuff up. I was born in Newcastle, Australia and grew up in its outer suburbs. After completing high school, I tried my hand at life for a couple of years, working the odd job here and there before enrolling at The University of Newcastle where I graduated in 2001 with a double degree in Teaching and Social Sciences. Since, I’ve been teaching young students in schools throughout New South Wales, spending a large portion of that time living in Sydney where I began my adventure of writing. The first book I penned was Long Valley, a fast-paced action/horror with elements of science fiction. Afterwards, I set out to write a stand-alone fantasy novel called The Walls of Woodmyst. The world surrounding Woodmyst encaptivated me so much I ended up writing ten books for the series, The Woodmyst Chronicles.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Walls of Woodmyst’ book?
The one key challenge I faced when writing The Walls of Woodmyst was time. Having a full-time, very demanding career quite often got in the way of telling this story. I tried to set aside at least one hour a day to write something. Now and then, that hour expanded as I couldn’t tear myself away from my computer until the action sequence unfurling before me came to an end. There were many nights when I went to bed very late only to wake early the following morning to go to work with my eyes hanging out of my head.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
The authors and books that have influenced my writing are too many to list here. Some of my favourite authors include J.R.R. Tolkein, Stephen King, Orson Scott Card, Ray Bradbury, Matthew Reilly, Nathan M. Farrugia and Frank Herbert. I came into the George R. R. Martin craze a little late, after penning the first few books of The Woodmyst Chronicles, but I can say A Game of Thrones is very inspirational in the sense that the books made me want to keep writing more fantasy.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Apart from visiting my family in Newcastle, my favourite spot to visit is the city I currently live in, Canberra. I fell in love with this place when I was an eleven-year-old boy on a school excursion to the nation’s capital. As a teacher, I visited many times and my fascination for the area grew. I recently relocated here and I’m discovering new things about Canberra all the time. It’s a terrific place.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Not really. I’m more of a “pantser” when it comes to my writing style. I’ll jot down some basic plot points, but nothing in depth. I know I want to take my characters from point A to point B, but I’ll let my characters drive between those points however they wish. When I’ve completed my first draft, I’ll tidy up some loose ends and tighten the action a little. In essence though, the characters are in control and I’m just along for the ride.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Walls of Woodmyst’ book?
It took a while. Possibly six months for the first draft, thanks to work getting in the way. Ah, the pains of being an indie author. The Walls of Woodmyst was originally released within the year of penning that draft. Whitekeep Books has since re-released it after I made a few changes and had the cover redesigned.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘The Walls Of Woodmyst’ book to buy?
The Walls of Woodmyst is available in paperback and eBook versions and can be found at most online retailers including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble Nook, Kobo and Scribd to name a few. More information is available at https://www.robertekreig.com/the-walls-of-woodmyst.html
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Walls of Woodmyst’?
The title came to me as I was writing the first draft. A great deal of action takes place on the walls throughout the book. So, it made perfect sense to reference them in the title. As it turned out, this was a good decision as it gave me a basis upon which to name the successive stories in the series, naming Woodmyst on all ten books. As for the cover, I recruited the help of a fantastic cover designer at Dee Dee Book Covers https://www.deedeebookcovers.com/ who designed all print and eBook covers for the series. She is currently working on the cover for book ten, A Farewell to Woodmyst. Finding her was beyond a blessing.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Admittedly, I don’t write for an audience. I write for me. I write the types of stories that I like to read. If what I write is enjoyed by others, it’s a bonus on top of something I love to do. The one thing I love to do is create characters and scenarios that can turn, change and mislead the reader. But, not without leaving some breadcrumbs or signs to suggest that these twists weren’t always going to happen. The Woodmyst Chronicles, in my opinion, does this throughout the entirety of the series. Some breadcrumbs are scattered in the first few books that don’t necessarily make sense until the end. The Walls of Woodmyst can be read as a standalone story, but it is crucial to the rest of The Woodmyst Chronicles. What happens in this book matters to the story that follows. Tiny things woven throughout The Walls of Woodmyst are often revisited and some things only make complete sense much later on.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
I can’t share any secrets. You’ll need to read the book to uncover the reason for what happens in the book. One thing I will share is to not take anything at face value. Sometimes it’s not always black and white, good against evil. There’s a little more to the story if you do a little digging. And, while one person’s actions may not be acceptable in our view, it may be perfectly justified in theirs.
I have certainly loved writing The Woodmyst Chronicles and hope everyone who reads and enjoys The Walls of Woodmyst might consider reading the series to see what adventures take place in the dark, disturbing world of Woodmyst. Books I to IX are available now and book X is due for release very soon.
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