“A Thousand Miles to Santiago” penned by the author Shawn Herron is part memoir and part travelogue.
Shawn resigned from his job in Washington, DC and said farewell to his friends and co-workers. He embarked on a year-long trip and added Camino to the end of his trip.
In this book, Shawn has described Camino’s connection to history. On his journey, he met pilgrims from all walks of life. He walked in different seasons. Also, he went to the post office to parcel a few of his belongings to the States. With a lighter bag, he found some relief on his journey. It was interesting to read the words of wisdom from Shawn. The challenges he encountered made him wiser.
Those who love history and traveling should get their hands on this book for sure. It’s well written. I enjoyed the narrative of this book. Shawn has well described his experiences. I am glad to read it.
“The Mysterious Bat-Bee” written by the author C S Ferdinand is a middle grade fantasy adventure novel. The story features two kids Thomas and Julia. Their grandpa John was stung by a mysterious bee that has bat-like wings. Grandpa John hasn’t been well since then.
Grandma Rini went to her sister Magda who is a witch. She asked her to save her husband by using some magic. Will Magda be able to save John?
The plot of the story is interesting. The language used in the book is lucid and the cover photo is lovely. This is a perfect fantasy story for middle grade readers. The pace of the story is fast and I enjoyed every bit of it. Go for it without any second thoughts.
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: A Thousand Miles to Santiago 📚 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Shawn Herron ✍️ . . 🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: “A Thousand Miles to Santiago” penned by the author Shawn Herron is part memoir and part travelogue.
Shawn resigned from his job in Washington, DC and said farewell to his friends and co-workers. He embarked on a year-long trip and added Camino to the end of his trip.
In this book, Shawn has described Camino’s connection to history. On his journey, he met pilgrims from all walks of life. He walked in different seasons. Also, he went to the post office to parcel a few of his belongings to the States. With a lighter bag, he found some relief on his journey. It was interesting to read the words of wisdom from Shawn. The challenges he encountered made him wiser.
Those who love history and traveling should get their hands on this book for sure. It’s well written. I enjoyed the narrative of this book. Shawn has well described his experiences. I am glad to read it.
The House of Spark is a historical fiction novel penned by the author Luminita Laflash. The story is set in Romania.
When Virginia reached the meeting point to meet her boyfriend Jenica, she didn’t find him there. Virginia’s friends Mircea and Doina helped her in looking for Jenica. Since Jenica’s disappearance, Virginia couldn’t focus on studies so she took leave from the university.
Virginia’s family life was full of tragedy. She lost her father and brother. But when she met Jenica, for the first time she believed she could find her inner peace back. Virginia is too determined to find out what has happened to Jenica.
I loved Virginia’s character. The backdrop setting is amazing. The language used in the book is lucid and I was able to follow the story easily. The story kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. Those who love historical fiction should definitely read this one.
“Goal Get’em Girls” is a self-help book penned by the author Joy Green. In this book, the author has mentioned that anything is possible if we put our mind to it. No matter how big or small our goals are, we can achieve them.
In this guided journal, the author has given guidance on a goal setting process. Creating an action plan and taking action to achieve those goals also plays an important role. Also, the author is suggesting readers not to give up because achieving goals takes patience and consistency.
One good thing that I realized while reading this book is that I need to stop believing in negative thoughts. We should stop doubting ourselves. This is a well written book that inspires women to achieve their goals. It is an insightful read with wonderful tips. Go for it without any second thoughts.
🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Asia penned by the author George C Lesley is an intriguing fantasy novel. It is a captivating story that hooked me from the first page itself.
The story features three different people: Simon, Deborah and Nathan. They are from three different walks of life but they all share a secret. Their world turned upside down when they met a mysterious woman named Asia.
Asia is a strange creature. Her encounter with Deborah, Simon and Nathan is interesting to read.
The twists and turns in the story kept me hooked to it till the last page. The title of the book is suitable and I enjoyed every bit of it. Those who enjoy reading fantasy stories should go for it. George has done great work as a debut author. The characters are written well and will stay in my head for a long time. Asia’s character is my favourite. Deborah’s ruthless nature will surprise the readers.
The story is fast paced and you won’t be bored anytime while reading it.
🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Twilight’s Child penned by the author Paul Knight is the first installment in ‘The Dreamweaver Saga’.
The five dark rulers have taken the dream realm and they are destroying everything. Their leader Dark Shadow and his army has taken all five kingdoms. Only five people survived out of twenty. They set out on an adventure to save their land from the spreading darkness. Quastell is the last of the great Ghanchi wizards. He visited Scarlett, a Twilight’s Child.
Quastell told her that she has the blood of Dreamweaver in her veins. She is powerful as she is part human and part dream. Read this adventurous story to know what will happen when Scarlett gets transported to the dreamlands.
The writing style of the author is nice. I appreciate the vivid imagination of the author in creating this fantasy world. The title of the book is suitable. The pace of the story is fast and I wasn’t bored anytime while reading it. I couldn’t keep this book down until I finished it.
I like to recommend this book to both teenagers as well as adults.
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Bird and the Bee 📚 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Jonnie Forster ✍️ . .
🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: “The Bird and the Bee” is an interesting children’s story book penned by Jonnie Forster and illustrated by Yuliia Lestes.
The Story features Herbie, the Hummingbird who was celebrating the biggest birthday of his life. Herbie became a teen and wished to turn the forest green. Bree, the princess. She is a bee who lives within the hives. Give a quick read to the story to know how they will come together to change the outside world. Read this book to know what adventures they had during their journey. Readers will surely love this story.
The cover of the book is eye-catching. 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 recommend it to everyone. Go for it.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know moreabout you.
Hi. My name is Peter J. Woolley. I’m a writer from Kent, UK. As well as writingnovels, I also work in the film industry.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Clementia’s Curfew’ book?
The two most challenging aspects of the process were research and editing.Both these things are time-consuming, and while sometimes fun in their own way,are more laborious than the writing process.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
There’s a broad range of authors to cite in general, but for this book specifically (Clementia’s Curfew) the first influence which springs to mind is Richard Matheson’sI Am Legend.Secondly, although this next book is of a different genre, and deals with very differentsubject matter, Tom Rob Smith’s Child 44 was a slight influence on certain aspects ofmy book.There are also various other influences from a range of storytelling mediums, suchas cinema and graphic novels, which were significantly inspirational for this book.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it sospecial to you?
I don’t really have a favourite spot in particular. But I do love to explore thecountry, and I relish the chance to visit areas I have never been to before. I also lovethe countryside, so parts of the country that allow me to be out in nature are alwaysmet with great enthusiasm on my part.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
While I didn’t use this technique as much for Clementia’s Curfew, I now tend tomake a lot of notes, plotting out the stories in fairly extensive detail. It provides a2clear map to follow during the writing stage, and makes the overall process smootheras a result.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Clementia’s Curfew’ book?
The book took approximately a year to draft, and then a further three years toedit and finalise before publishing.
Q7. On what platforms can readers find ‘Clementia’s Curfew’ book to buy?
At the time of this interview Clementia’s Curfew is available exclusively onAmazon.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title’Clementia’s Curfew’?
The title is based on the name of the city where the book’s plot is centralised:Clementia City. In the story there’s a curfew imposed on the city, hence ‘Clementia’sCurfew.’ The name Clementia is based on the Roman goddess Clementia, whorepresents ideals which are thematically integral to this story.The cover is an illustration of the goddess Clementia amalgamated with her Greekcounterpart, the goddess Eleos. I designed and illustrated the cover personally.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers andalso yourself?
I follow whatever interests and excites me personally, and have faith that there’san audience out there who will share my tastes. I try to avoid too many wellestablished tropes and cliches, although it’s never possible to completely avoidthose. But I find it useful to try to follow this rule as much as is feasible or appropriategiven the requirements of the specific piece of work I’m producing.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can sharewith your readers?
The culture and atmosphere of the fictional city in the book is largely based onobservations from my own experience living in the midlands for a few years, beforemoving away again.
I love reading poetry books. Recently I got my hands on Sophie Jupillat Posey’s “Offerings to Selene”. It’s a short poetry book with beautiful illustrations. This anthology has 18 poems.
Smoke in the Water, Still the Night, Cotton Candy, etc are some of my favorite poems from the book.
The splendid hammerhead cloud roiled into formation, Looming majestically, muscling its way into the fearful expanse of approaching dusk. It pushed its way up, up, head ballooning to fearsome proportions. Egotistical ideas of grandeur gave it strength, Wanting to be the Supreme Mother of it all.
The cover photo of the book is lovely and the title is suitable. Sophie has used lucid language in this book. Even if you are a non-poetic reader, you would be able to understand the meaning behind these words. I enjoyed these poems with a cup of coffee while sitting on the front porch.
