“Serial Dater: Make Your Date with Fate” is a psychological thriller penned by the author K.T. Jayne. Main character of the story is Scott McCabe. He has a son named Jae. When Jae was three years old, Scott’s wife Sally hanged herself and she died. Jae keeps on asking his father “Where is Mummy?”.
Scott has lost three years of his life after Sally’s death. The only person whom he loves now is his son Jae. Scott made a profile on ‘Date with Fate’. Jae longs for a new mum. Scott is looking for a down to earth girl who would accept him with Jae. Read this story to find out what’s gonna happen when Bestbet7 stepped foot into the dating world? Will Scott get the kinda woman he is looking for or will something wrong happen?
Story is intriguing. Cover photo of the book is suitable according to the story. It’s a page turner. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. The twist in the story made it more interesting. In today’s online dating world, readers would enjoy reading this psychological thriller for sure. Scott’s character is well written. I enjoyed reading this novel. Looking forward to reading more novels by the author in the future.
“From The Window” is a psychological thriller penned by the author Tiffany Vega. Main character of the story is twenty-three years old Megan Harrison. Megan lives in her apartment in New York. One night, when she was working on her novel, she heard a slam from the alley below. Megan couldn’t believe what her eyes saw next. A woman stabbed a man a couple of times. Megan dialled 911 and when the police reached her apartment, she described whatever she saw.
Megan later received the news about her father’s death due to a car accident. In the past, she suffered Dissociative Identity Disorder and doesn’t have a good relationship with her parents. This event took Megan’s mind back to the murder she witnessed the previous night. Megan went to the crime scene and found the murder weapon. She informed the police officer that she had brought the weapon to her apartment. Is this the mistake by Megan as she has moved the evidence from the crime scene?
Plot of the story is interesting. Pace is fast and I didn’t feel bored anytime while reading this novel. Tiffany has done wonderful work in her debut novel. The twist in the story made it more interesting. It kept me on the edge and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. Cover photo of the book is designed well. The title is suitable according to the story. Those who enjoy reading thrillers should get their hands on this book for sure.
“Gelli Belle and the Lazy Lion” is an interesting Children’s Book written by Vernae Bezear and illustrated by Jozcel Fernandez and Christina Rudenko.
Story features a little girl Gelli and her lazy lion, Larry who just want to have a rest the whole day but Gelli wants him to go to the park to enjoy the day. Read this beautiful story to know how Gelli and Larry would spend their day outside. Story gives a strong message to the readers that being lazy is just a waste of time. There’s so much we can do in the world outside by just opening our mind.
The story is fast paced and exciting. Beautiful artwork, fun and easy to read book. A wonderful story that I will surely share with my friends. This book would be a lovely addition to any children’s bookshelf. Cover photo of the book is attractive. I am definitely interested in reading more books by the author.
If you love reading stories involving epic horror, private investigators, etc then you should get your hands on the book The Pact penned by the author Chad Stewart.
Jeremy Jackson was backpacking through France. Before heading into the French Alps, he called his parents Jonah and Maria. He met a few people on his way to the town of L’accord. Even though they warned Jeremy not to go to L’accord but Jeremy told them those are just stories. As Jeremy reached L’accord, the town was dark, it was raining. He banged the doors of a few shops and houses but didn’t receive any response. When Jeremy banged the door of Tristan Berger, he suddenly smelled death. Read this story to find out what must have happened with Jeremy.
Jeremy’s parents requested private investigator Hazely to take the missing case of their son. Since she is the best at her work, Jackson offered her a huge amount of money to find out about Jeremy. Unveil what happens next by reading this story yourself.
I enjoyed every bit of this story. Cover photo is well designed. I read this novel at night and I was a little scared too. The Background setting is amazing. Writing style is nice. Pace of the story is fast and I wasn’t bored anytime while reading it. Narration is smooth. The story kept me on the edge while I was reading it. Go ahead with it without any second thoughts.
“Your Colors” is an interesting Children’s Book penned by Mariah J. Tolson and illustrated by Marissa Nelson.
This book encourages children to do yoga as it helps us to maintain our body, relax our mind and keep us active all day. Kids would be delighted to read about various yoga poses. This book inspires kids to start using affirmations. Readers will get to know how simple yoga poses help in uplifting our self-esteem.
Cover photo of the book is attractive and the language is lucid so kids can understand it easily. It is a short and fun read. If you want to make your child learn about yoga then go ahead and pick this book. Beautiful illustrations would inspire kids to engage with yoga. This book would be a great addition to the children’s bookshelf and school library.
Q1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
My name is Tamar Johnson. I live in New Jersey with my family and our 3 year old Maltipoo Teddy. I work at a Montessori Preschool as a director. I am very silly and over the top, whenever I can be. I am known for going overboard with plans and events, especially when it involves the students at my school or the children in my family. I love having the children in my family with me making blanket forts, having pizza parties, or just watching our favorite movies. Cartoons are not just for children! I love to travel even though I’m bad at it. I hope to see as much of the world as I can, but not as a tourist, as a local. Reading and writing is how I escape the day to day. My favorite genre to read, watch, or write is fantasy adventure, because those types of stories are the best to escape into. They are so far out of the realm of possibility that they pull you completely out of reality and into the fantastical.
Q2. What is your inspiration behind your book “Where Is The Sun?”?
I was inspired to write this book, because of my students and their families during lockdown. All of my parents were having trouble explaining what was happening in the world to their young children. One family in particular was having a very rough time. Both parents were first responders with two preschool age children, trying to navigate this new world. While also not letting it affect their or their children’s emotional well being.
Q3. When did you realize you wanted to be an author of Children’s Books?
I arrived late to the game. I had always toyed with the idea of writing a book about me and my cousin when we were little (which is the premise of my first book The Adventures of Bree and Tae: The Great Golden Banana). So when we were locked down at home, I decided to take the opportunity towrite.Itookafew onlinecoursesonhow to write a children’s book,and the rest was history. Now I absolutely love seeing the finished copies of the stories I had floating around in myhead.
Q4. Are you planning to release your next book soon?
I have written several other children’s books and can’t wait to release them. Including the second story in The Adventures of Bree and Tae series. That will be the next book to be released. Coming soon. 😉
Q5. For which age group are your books suitable?
My books are great for children ages 3 to 8 years old.
Q6. What is your favorite Quote?
My favorite quote from the book is: “The sun missed having fun. It missed people and color and noise. It missed warming picnic blankets, or peeking through the leaves of a tree. It missed shining on kites as they reached up toward the sky. It missed laughter.” This is how I felt being stuck at home. Separated from the people and places I loved. Being locked down just put into stark perspective the little things in life that we all took for granted. I knew once the lockdown was over I would try my best not to take a single moment for granted.
Q7. What do you like the most about your country?
I love the blend of cultures, people, and experiences. I was born in one of the most culturally diverse places in the country (New York City), and it has shaped the way I see and interact with the world.
Q8. What suggestion do you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
Keep reading! No matter what, read everyday and read everything. My mother read to me every night no matter how tired she was. Eventually, I started reading to her. Please don’t stress on the type of literature. If they want to read a comic or graphic novel over a thought provoking literary classic in their free time let them! They are still building on comprehension skills, vocabulary, and creativity. Start the habit and the love now, and it will continue as they get older.
Q9. What does literary success look like to you?
Literary success is having one of my stories be a child’s favorite. I think we all had that one book we could read over and over again, and I would love for one of my books to be that for a child.
Q10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
My mother is my inspiration. I know that’s probably not very creative, but she was everything I hope to be. Loving, patient, and strong. She touched so many peoples’ lives in a positive way, and I hope everyone I encounter can say the same about me. She was loved by so many for her giving heart that even though she has passed I am still running into people who knew and loved her.
Lifelines penned by the author Shireen Magedin takes the readers on the journey of Tanya and Sarah. Sarah Shahzad Shah is a seventeen years old girl who moved to a small town called Nawabshah where she was admitted to the College of Medical Sciences for Women.
Tanya Kareem was recently promoted to inspector but when she received her posting orders to Nawabshah, she wasn’t very happy since it was an out of the way town. When Sarah’s bus stops at the gate of the college, her eyes meet those of the beautiful inspector Tanya. Both of them feel a strong connection between them. But it’s only when Sarah sees the body of a homeless man and was compelled by supernatural perception to look for the family of the deceased to get him a decent burial and closure for the family, that she meets inspector Tanya properly for the first time. Inspector Tanya was called at the time to arrange the legalities and to record the statements of Sarah and other people involved. It was strange and very unusual that they would feel a strong attraction to each other every time they met during the course of the events in the book.
One has to read this collection of stories to find out the continued connection between Sarah and Tanya.
The book’s flow of stories is gripping and I was hooked till the end. I liked the way the story ended. The glossary given at the end of the book is helpful. Cover of the book is suitable according to the story and the title couldn’t have been better than this. Go ahead and read Lifelines, I am sure you would enjoy it like I did.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
I write psychological thrillers, having always been fascinated by stories with ‘unreliable narrators’. I used to be an independent filmmaker and turned by hand to writing a few years ago. I live in Surrey, England with my husband and son and I love to run, swim, walk and get out into our lovely countryside. And craft beer. I love that too.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Serial Dater’ book?
Serial Dater is the first novel-length story I’ve written, so my key challenges were keeping track of its twisty storyline – I had lots of planning and plotting sheets! Aside from that it was mainly battling my own lack of confidence, which is something I think every writer struggles with.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I grew up on the books of James Herbert and Stephen King, being a diehard horror fan. These days I enjoy Gillian Flynn, Sarah Pinborough and Will Carver. But films have been a huge influence – David Cronenberg especially, he’s the master at creating heroes with warped perception.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I’m lucky to live on the doorstep of the North Downs. We can step outside our door and be in the most beautiful rolling countryside within minutes. The Lake District is also dear to me from my childhood. The Screes at Wast Water are breathtaking.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
I’m a plotter rather than a ‘pantster’ so I prefer to write a scene plan before I start. I’ve just finished the first draft of my second novel and have found it better to just get the story down, using the plan as my guide, but resist editing. I’ll then fill in any gaps in my research as I do my edits.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Serial Dater’ book?
Five years to get to the first draft! Finding time to write is always a challenge, but I do as much as I can when I can. Writing is a constant learning journey and one that I do for the ride, more than for the destination.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Serial Dater’ book to buy?
Serial Dater is available worldwide on Amazon.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Serial Dater’?
The title came before the book. The story is about a guy who uses a dating app to meet women who, unbeknownst to him, then go missing, so Serial Dater was perfect for it. For the cover, I’m very lucky that one of my amazing friends is also a print and web artist. She read the book so knew the story and its tone. We sat down together and threw some ideas around, but the credit for the fantastic cover art is entirely hers. Thank you Hiromi.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I think reading within and outside of your genre is the secret to that – also watching quality films and TV series. Learning how to write great stories is best done by studying how others have done it before you. Plus it sparks your imagination. Then when you come to write it down, draw on personal experiences.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Well, I’m not going to give away any twists – but there are a fair few! All I will say is that my intention in writing this story was to create a main character that you really want to trust, but are just not sure you can. The rest I will leave to readers to make up their own minds about!
Q1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
My name is Florie Parker, which is the pen name I have chosen for my trilogy of children’s fantasy books. Florie was my father’s grandmother and Parker is my mum’s maiden name. I am a mother of four and work as an orthopaedic surgeon for the NHS in the UK. I enjoy walking my dog, running, cooking and skiing. I am a true believer!
Q2. What is your inspiration behind your book “The Shadow Of The Rowan Tree”?
Just over two years ago I changed my job at work and literally overnight decided I wanted to write a book! I didn’t quite know what I wanted to write about, but on long dog walks the idea of writing about a parallel fairy world came to being. Inspired by my own personal experiences and those I have observed of my entertaining children, the story of Daisy and Margot appeared.
Q3. When did you realize you want to be an author of this Book?
I think the book found me!
Q4. Are you planning to release your next book soon?
The second book in the trilogy, ‘Escape to Dorland’ is currently with the publishers production team.
Q5. For which age group your books are suitable?
The story is aimed at 9-11 year olds (and all other believers!).
Q6. What is your favorite Quote?
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams – Eleanor Roosevelt
Q7. What do you like the most about your country?
I most enjoy the changing seasons and our British heritage.
Q8. What suggestion you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
Make reading a habit! Start early – little and often, at a regular time of the day (for us, snuggled on the sofa after supper!)
Q9. What does literary success look like to you?
Someone (literally anyone!) enjoying my story and allowing themselves the time to believe in dreams.
Q10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
I am surrounded by inspiring people. Whether it be my family, friends, patients or colleagues, I have much to learn from all. I try to take time to listen and find what I can learn from others is truly inspirational!
“Me and My Shadow” is the latest book of the author Deborah Stone. Main character of the story is Rachel. When she was four years old, her parents were blessed with another daughter Catherine. As Catherine was just a baby, Rachel’s mother’s focus was more on Catherine. This made Rachel feel alone and unwanted. She started having feelings that her parents only want to be with Catherine.
Once on Rachel’s birthday, when her school mates were at her house for the birthday celebration, Catherine saw Lucy, Rachel’s friend with a boy and she spread the rumor everywhere that Lucy had a sex with a boy. Lucy had to do suicide and after her death, Rachel got more lonely. Rachel wanted to go for arts but her parents don’t want her to do something which won’t earn her much money in life. Once again Rachel felt her choices being rejected by her parents.
Read this story to find out how Rachel would deal with the shadows of her past. Language used in the book is lucid and I was able to follow the story easily. Pace of the story is fast and I didn’t feel bored anytime while reading it. I could relate well to this story as my elder nephew got jealous when his little brother was born. Find out will Dr Blake be of any help. Writing style of Deborah is amazing. Go ahead with this book for sure.
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