“Woody, where are you?” is a children’s book written by Suzan S. Moule and illustrated by Amelia Cattini.
This is a story of Woody who hasn’t visited the park today to play and his friends are looking high and low for him. Everyone is missing him as it is very quiet in the park without him. Join Woody’s friends and help them in finding Woody. It’s an adorable story and I am sure that kids gonna love it.
The story is fast paced and exciting. A good read and highly recommended. The way author has presented this story is quite impressive. Illustrations are mind blowing and has won my heart. Lovely addition to any children’s bookshelf. Language of the book is easy so kids could understand it. Go ahead with this amazing book.
“Grandpa’s Friend Mr. All” is a children’s book written by the author Shannon Hanbury.
It is a tale of Sally’s Grandpa and his monster friend Mr. All who holds Grandpa’s memory until the time of need.
Give a quick read to the story to know all about Grandpa’s friend Mr. All? It’s a superb story that children will enjoy.
Visuals used in this book are eye catchy. Readers definitely going to love the story. It’s an adorable book that I recommend strongly for little readers. A wonderful story that I will surely share with my friends.
Brilliant story, great pictures kept me hooked from start to finish. Kids will learn about Alzheimer disease from this book.
“Call It Kismet” is another interesting novel written by the author Heather Hummel Gallagher. Story is set in the year 1994-1995 in different US states. Protagonist of the story is Lucy. She is working as a portrait photographer from past few years and this earned her enough money to pay her rent. Eight years ago, she lost her parents in a tragic car accident. She couldn’t stay in a house that will remind her of her parents every single day. So, she moved into an apartment.
She received quarter-million dollars in the copyright infringement suit. Now, life has given her an opportunity to fulfill her dreams. She wanted to be an intellectual property lawyer so she could help other photographers protect their rights. She has another option to drive cross country with her camera. Read this story to know what Lucy will choose?
This is an intense story and perfect for weekend binge reading. It’s a great novel for light reading. Heather’s writing style is amazing and her narration is smooth. Cover photo of the book is eye catchy. Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t stop myself until I reached the last page. Heather’s novels storyline are interesting. Go ahead with this one without thinking twice.
Frank is a 39 years old black man. He is married and has a child on the way. With the blessings of Dr King, he speak against injustices. Even though Frank was an innocent and a good hearted person, he lost his life. Frank when received a phone call that his wife has went into labor and he need to reach hospital soon, he know he is risking his life by stepping out. On the way, he was murdered amidst the riots situation in the country. Frank’s wife Anne lost her life while delivering Priscilla, a baby girl.
Aunt Tricia took really good care of Priscilla. But sometimes Priscilla finds herself in the situations where she needs to take decision that are too big as compared to her age. Priscilla kept on making wrong decisions one after the another. Find out how her life gonna be affected with all that. Cover photo of the book is amazing showing Priscilla. Language used in the book is easy to understand. Writing of Jerome is smooth. This story is unique. Sometimes my heart felt heavy full of emotions and at other times I found myself enjoying the story and getting involved deeper and deeper in Priscilla’s journey.
Book: The Lacquered Talisman: A novel of 14th century China
Author: Laurie Dennis
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“The Lacquered Talisman: A novel of 14th century China” is the debut novel of the author Laurie Dennis. This book revolves around the life of Zhu Yuanzhang aka Fortune. Zhu’s family had a bean curd shop and the product quality attracted many faithful customers in Ferry Village but one unfortunate event made his family to lose their shop. Zhu’s family had to leave their place and later they had to face many struggles then to survive. A plague that swept through China destroyed livelihood and families. Now, Zhu is left alone. He joins a Buddhist monastery and is on a path to find the Ming Dynasty.
Grab a copy of this novel and find out more about Fortune’s journey. Storyline is so interesting. This is the first time that I have read a novel that is set in China. This book is written beautifully and the detailed descriptions made it a captivating one. Cover photo of the book is nice and it kept me on the edge of my seat. It’s a gripping story and you won’t be able to put down this novel once you will start reading it. I enjoyed every bit of this novel and is now looking forward to read next book by Laurie.
“The Dragon From Guangzhou” is the historical fiction written by the author DW Plato. Story is set in the beginning of nineteenth century. The seas surrounding China and South East Asia are ruled by the ruthless pirates. Story features Mógū, a woman pirate. This book takes us on her adventurous journey. She was given up by her mother and went to orphanage nuns. The part where Zheng Yi fell in love with her and kidnaps her intrigued me the most.
How Mógū’s life will change after becoming the wife of famous pirate? Unveil it yourself by reading this novel. Length of the book is 213 pages so one could read this novel in a single sitting. Cover photo is nice. Mógū’s character is quite interesting and I enjoyed reading about it.
DW Plato’s writing is amazing. Her story has the power to hook the readers till the last page. I liked the ending of the story. It’s a worth reading novel if you love reading stories involving history, battles, etc.
“Trials & Tribulations of Modesty Greene” is a historical fiction novel penned by the author DW Plato. It revolves around Harriet Tubman and her ancestors. Story begins from the year 1979 and features Mo’destee Vert living in Senegambia with her family. When Africans were captured and taken to America as slaves, Modesty was called by a man that she is a girl and he could make her a woman. She is now known as Modesty Greene.
Mo’destee befriends Ethel, Robert Bank’s daughter. With the new crop going in, Robert bought three men and Mo’destee. Robert told Ethel that she is innocent but these slaves should know who the real boss is. Grab a copy of this novel to find out what difficulties Mo’destee has to face.
This is a great story that has mature as well as sensitive content. Story involves history, rape, torture, slavery, freedom, etc. This story is riveting and hooked me in it. If stories involving history are of your interest then this is a great fiction to pick. Story is told from multiple POVs and characters are well written. It’s a great fiction and would be a great addition to your bookshelf.
“The Happy Half-Moon Girl” is a children’s book written by Jennifer Maher.
It is a tale of the happy half-moon girl who raises her head when the moon is covered half in shade and sends happy thoughts in a glimmering stream to fill children’s head with a happy dream. Give a quick read to the story to know how she blows her dream wand to send smile for the children asleep in their bed and what are those sweet dreams? It’s a perfect bedtime story that children will surely love.
Visuals used in this book are eye catchy. The story is fast paced and exciting. Readers will definitely love this story. It’s an adorable book that I recommend strongly for little readers. A wonderful story that I will surely share with my friends.
Brilliant story, great pictures kept me hooked from start to finish. Lovely addition to any children’s bookshelf.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello! I am so honored to be here to introduce myself a little. My name is Keylee Hargis, author of The Bond Series. I am from Bowling Green, Kentucky, and I love reading and writing! When I’m not doing either, I love photography and videography. I’m still in college and I plan to major in English with a creative writing focus. I love writing stories that give my readers a new world to escape into.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘ The Royal Bond ’ book?
My key challenges in writing The Royal Bond would have to be the restructuring from the original version. I wrote The Royal Bond on Wattpad as a freshman in high school and never thought this would become a career for me. When I went to publish The Royal Bond, I had to restructure and pretty much re-write the book to make is more… me, since I am older now!
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
. An author that has influenced me the most is Sarah J. Maas. Her books are so amazing and was one of the first authors that really made me enjoy reading. She produced a book that gave me an escape from reality and made me feel as if I was there witnessing the whole story play out, which I loved.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite spot to visit in my country would be going to the beach in Florida. What makes it special to me is giving me a new setting to escape in and kick back on the beach with my book reading, or my laptop writing. It’s so peaceful and I am able to do so much in the new atmosphere!
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
Before I start writing a book, so much goes into it that many people wouldn’t expect. My brain storming process is long and well thought out. I like to take a lot of time creating a plot before I create my characters and then I fit them into the plot accordingly. I love to take time with my characters to create something that makes them rememberable to my readers!
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘ The Royal Bond ’ book?
It took me about a year to write The Royal Bond. Then before publishing, it took me about five months or so to get it ready. I put my heart and all my time into the process of The Royal Bond, which I am so proud of.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
You can buy The Royal Bond (paperback or e-book) on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and many other stores!
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
The book cover was a long process to me because I really wanted something to wow my readers. I had a photoshoot with my friend, Elizabeth, who did such an amazing job modeling Scarlett Madison (from the book). I talked with the photographer about my ideas and we came to an agreement to do a powerful move of her crowning herself. It’s a small detail, but if you look closely you can see the person crowning her is actually her because of the same sleeves/dress etc. (this is super important to the plot). Then Maja, my cover editor, heard all the ideas I had and mashed them all together to create an amazing cover! As for the title, I created it from the mate bond in the book and since Scarlett becomes a royal, The Royal Bond stuck.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I try to keep things fresh by creating new characters and scenarios that won’t bore my readers and make them feel as if you’re reading the same thing over and over again. I also love doing huge climax events that no one would expect and other things like that!
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
There are a few secrets in the book, but a big one is the small details in which the books of The Bond Series intertwines. So look for the small details that may seem irrelevant when mentioned, because it will pop up in another book and give you a good laugh 😉
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is T.R. Matson and I am the author of ‘Treason Flight.’ I am finishing up my 20 year career in the U.S. Navy where I served flying the E-2C Hawkeye and F/A-18C Hornet during four combat deployments. Between deployments I served multiple tours as a T-45C Instructor pilot. When I left active duty I stayed in the reserves and got hired by a Legacy U.S. Airline. I have an amazing wife that supports all my crazy goals and I have a young son.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Treason Flight ’ book?
My biggest challenge was time. Working a full time job, having a young son and still being in the Navy Reserves leaves little time to actually get in front of the computer and write. The key is to set aside time the best you can and stick to it. Every time I sat down to write I was transported to another place and soon that became my escape from the day to day. Once I embraced that, the story came much easier.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I have been influenced by Stephen Coonts, specifically with ‘Flight of the Intruder’, but also C.W. Lemoine, Jack Carr, Richard Marcinko and Marcus Luttrell.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
This is going to sound very odd but my favourite spot or time is when I am driving to work. My current commute involves a lot of back country road driving and it gives me time to organize my thoughts and come up with a plan for the next phase of writing.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
Surprisingly little. I think this is one of the biggest misconceptions of writing. All it takes is a piece of paper or at most opening up a black document on your computer. We often make things more complex then they need to be. If you have a story to tell and that story is in your head all you have to do is allow yourself to have a means to get it on paper.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Treason Flight’ book?
This is an interesting question that I get asked a lot. The first words of ‘Treason Flight’ hit my computer in 2017. By April of 2020 I probably only had about a ¼ of the book written. I was not really focused on it and did not make it a priority. Then 2020 happened and between lock downs and everything that came with that year I spent a lot more time with my son. When I looked at him I realized that he would learn about 2020 when he was older and I wanted to show him that no matter what is going on in the world, or how hard things may seem if you have a goal you can achieve it. In April 2020 I set the goal to have the first draft finished by the end of the year and I reached that goal in November 2020.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Treason Flight’ book to buy?
‘Treason Flight’ will be available on all eBook platforms as well as paperback on Amazon. Additionally hard copies can be purchased as well but the first step would be to go to http://www.trmatson.com and decide if you would like the electronic, paperback or maybe even a signed hard cover. I also have plans to have a special edition hard cover in the future. Additionally, the audio book is currently being recorded so stay tuned to my website and social media for a big announcement on that. Audio book lovers will not be disappointed.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Treason Flight’?
I worked with the company eBook launch for the cover art and from the feedback I am getting they really did a professional job. I wanted to capture the reader’s attention when they saw the cover in the book store or on Amazon and I think between the title and the cover art I have succeeded. As far as the title that is also interesting. I used to think that you named your book then wrote it but ‘Treason Flight’ actually was called something completely different for about 95% of the time that I was writing it. It was the writing itself that created the title one morning while I was driving to work in my truck.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
In the case of ‘Treason Flight’ I have to take myself back to a time in my past. While I am not Jack “Rattler” Owen, I have walked in his shoes and understand what he is going through. I have many friends that have continued that journey and staying in touch is the key to staying relevant. In an action packed triller, I think it is important to keep the pace of things moving but also give more to the reader. We have all read books or watched movies that are non-stop action and you end up exhausted at the end. With ‘Treason Flight’ I wanted the reader to sit on the edge of being engaged with the book just enough to not be able to put it down. I believe I have achieved that goal.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
A lot of times books, especially military thrillers, follow a pretty standard path. A path that if you read a lot of them you can almost predict about half of the way through the book. ‘Treason Flight’ does not follow that path, while you may think you know how it is going to end I assure you that until you read every last word the story is evolving.
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