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October 18, 2020October 19, 2020

Interview with author Scott Hayes

Book: Golden Man

Q1: Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.

Hey everyone, my name is Scott and I’m an author! I work at a credit union for a day job and write in my free time. I love books and movies and anything with a good story. I long to share the crazy worlds I have in my head, and hope you can enjoy.

Q2: What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Golden Man’ book?

Golden Man being my first book, I had to learn a lot of technical writing that really can only be learned by practice. So, by the time I finished the first draft, I knew they’re was a lot I needed to change, but it became part of the fun.

Q3: What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

The Hobbit is the greatest book of all time. It’s the greatest story ever written. I love C. S. Lewis and Ray Bradbury, but any author is an inspiration. Creating something from nothing is an amazing thing to be able to do.

Q4: What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?

Went to Alaska last year and the vast wilderness was inspiring, and its affect on the culture was very interesting.

Q5: Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?

There is NOTHING to do. Sit down and start and let the characters write your story. The hardest and easiest thing to do is to begin, and once you start, it falls into place.

Q6: How long did it take you to write ‘Golden Man’ book?

I began in 2017, but it only took a few months to get the first draft. After many rewrites and edits, a guess it took 2 years to have a final product.

Q7: On what all platforms readers can find ‘Golden Man’ book to buy?

You can find Golden Man on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart.Com, and a few other places digitally!

Q8: Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Golden Man’?

I had the title from the very beginning(based off the old diver’s suit), with intentions to change it, but after completing the book, it fit so well and really stood strong beside the narrative.

Q9: When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I have no idea what I am writing until I begin each morning. Sure, there is a big picture I’d like to see, but day to day, I’m in suspense just as much as the reader.

Q10: Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?

Oh, that’s tough! There’s more to the red light that James saw in the beginning… That’s all I’m saying!

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October 17, 2020October 17, 2020

It’s All A Coin Toss by author P.A. Chino

Book: It’s All A Coin Toss

Author: P.A. Chino

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

It’s All A Coin Toss by P.A. Chino is the story of a gambler Derrick Williams. Derrick was a student of Overbrook in West Philly. All his school life, he has only focused on gambling. At first he thought he is lucky to win so many games but then he discovered that he has a gift. He can predict the winners. He started playing small bets and then he took the risk to play parlay. In few years, gambling and his gift to predict the winner made him a millionaire.

Derrick always love to shop for clothes and sneakers. So, with his gambling money he always do some shopping for himself. One day, when he was in a mall, he got attracted by a woman Vivian Reese. Grab this interesting novella and enjoy the story yourself.

Language is simple and easy to understand. Cover of the book is simple. Plot is unique. It was a short and quick read and I enjoyed it a lot. Story is intriguing and narration is in smooth flow so I enjoyed every bit of it. One thing that I liked is that if author has mentioned any gambling terminology in the story, he has also explained it’s meaning so readers can pick the story well. It’s a promising read that I definitely like to recommend to my followers. Go ahead with it. Looking forward to read more books by P.A. Chino.

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October 17, 2020October 17, 2020

Before You Begin by author Jacob Coldwell

Book: Before You Begin

Author: Jacob Coldwell

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Before You Begin by the author Jacob Coldwell is a guide that will teach us how to focus on what matters and live the life we want. This book is for those who want to change their life but are feeling stuck due to some reason. This is the kinda book that I needed very much right now. In “Me and my Stuckness” section, I could very well relate when Jacob mentioned that by rechecking his employees work, he was spending too much time. I have also faced this situation and it frustrates me as a result. For my peace of mind, I like to work on my own and do quality work.

Personal Declination questions are very thought provoking. We can’t control life but we can definitely change our approach to life to achieve what we want. This book has rich knowledge that will help you in changing yourself for the better. It was a short read and I have even mentioned important points in my journal. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Cover photo is beautiful and title is apt. Overall, it was a worth reading book

I strongly recommend this guide to everyone. Add it in your TBR right away.

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October 17, 2020October 17, 2020

The Kingdom Has Arrived Volume 1: Foundations by author Amy Jean

Book: The Kingdom Has Arrived Volume 1: Foundations

Author: Amy Jean

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Kingdom Has Arrived Volume 1: Foundations is the debut memoir of the author Amy Jean. This book is a collection of a poem, a prophecy and a prayer.

The essays about Amy’s important life events were amazing. When she got the car after turning to sixteen and learned to drive her dad’s car, I could totally relate to that. Some events were heart breaking to read about like when Amy lost her mother and her dad remarried. To overcome her grief, Amy finally took the decision to start a new life in Philadelphia. After settling in Philadelphia, she met a guy Charles. Grab a copy of this book and read yourself to know about ups and downs in life of Amy Jeans. I am glad to read about her experiences.

“My Insight Journal” optionally accompanied with this book is really thought provoking. It has so many questions with which one can relate and think about. Overall presentation of this book is mind blowing. Language is simple and easy to understand. Narration is in a smooth flow and I enjoyed reading this book. I really liked the illustrations in the book as it made the memoir more interactive. Amy’s new family photo and her son’s photo is lovely. Cover of the book is simple yet decent. Looking forward to read the Volume 2.

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October 17, 2020October 17, 2020

The Century’s Scribe by author Brendan Walsh

Book: The Century’s Scribe

Author: Brendan Walsh

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Century’s Scribe by the author Brendan Walsh is a fantasy novel. The story features Dreden Sharpstand. He has two friends: Gerrika an avehos and Chanin Adderfoth, a human with different features ie. a humanoid bird.

Story basically has two worlds: one that only belongs to human and the other in which along with humans, humanoid birds also live. One has to go through the Sunitian Sea to reach the other world of humans. The Sunitian Sea is a light green sea of gas. What gonna happen when the friends group will be transported to another world via The Sunitian Sea? Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to unveil the suspense.

Language of the book is lucid. Narration is smooth. Storytelling skills of author is amazing. Cover photo is eye catchy and the title is apt. World building is interesting and it will grip reader’s attention in the story. Overall it is a promising read that I recommend to my fellow readers. Don’t think twice, go ahead with this.

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October 17, 2020October 17, 2020

Interview with author Cameron Trindall

Book: Manifest Empire: The High Mage Of Hell

Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.

Hi. I’m an Australian, and have an interest in comics, books, science, and pop culture.

Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Manifest Empire: The High Mage Of Hell’ book?

The biggest challenge for me was collating around thirty years’ worth of characters, sketches, and story ideas into a cohesive narrative. Luckily, I’d created my own reference encyclopaedia over the years, and so I already had the story skeleton.
Another key challenge was finding the time to write a book as long as mine while working full time.

Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

A read a lot, and like a variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction. I’d have to say some of the authors that influenced me the most would be: Matthew Reilly, Stephen King, JRR Tolkien, Harry Turtledove, Alan Grant, and John Ostrander.

Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?

Tasmania is a beautiful place to visit. I’d recommend to anyone to go there. It’s also special to me, as that’s where I had my honeymoon.

Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?

Haha, for me there is. I need to be in the right frame of mind to write, so I usually prep myself by listening to music and thinking about the story in general. Then I reread the last scene I wrote, to connect to the story. Finally, I check the ‘story skeleton’ reference document I create before beginning any story, in order to remind me what scene I’m up to. Then I get to it.

Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Manifest Empire: The High Mage Of Hell’ book?

It took about twenty years to start, two years to write, and eighteen months to edit.

Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Manifest Empire: The High Mage Of Hell’ book to buy?

There’s an Amazon eBook available, and a really nice paperback version can be ordered from most large retailers that sell books.

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Manifest Empire: The High Mage Of Hell’?

It started with the ‘High Mage of Hell’ part of the title, as that was what I titled the story idea in my notes, and named after the main antagonist. Then I thought of the series name ‘Manifest Empire’, as I wanted something catchy that reflected the superhumans in the story, i.e. Manifests.
Finally, the symbol on the cover represents Dread Sedgewick, one of the characters in the book, and I asked the artist to make it look as if it had been scratched into a wall.

Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I’m a pretty odd guy, and I think my writing reflects that. Sometimes life is strange and a bit random, so I’ve tried to include that element in the story. It also highlights my quirky sense of humour, which I hope readers find as amusing as I do.
What kept it fresh for me was the fact that it’s got a lot of characters and a little bit of everything, and I enjoyed the variety of scenes I got to write.

Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?

Readers may notice I used the date format ‘BZ’ used to represent the year that the story takes place in. This is significant, but won’t really become apparent until the final book of the trilogy. That being said, the story does take place during a specific calendar year in the past, and there are historical references that make the time period apparent.
Also, there’s an appendix in the back of the book to help readers with all the characters.

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October 15, 2020October 16, 2020

Hard Times: Once Was Blind by author Joshua Matthews

Book: Hard Times: Once Was Blind

Author: Joshua Matthews

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Hard Times: Once Was Blind is an intriguing story by the author Joshua Matthews. The protagonist of the story is Avi Colts. She has lost her father and after this tragic incident, her mother is on the life support. Avi loves her father as he has allowed her to take every decision in life on her own. Her father has raised Avi to be stronger.

One unfortunate night, an intruder shooted both of her parents. Now Avi wants to find the murderer. She took a cab to Grandvale Police department to know about his father’s murderer from her uncle Carl. But Carl is not ready to give the murderer name to Avi. After little struggle, Avi got his first name from Carl. She is going to Greyacre to hunt the murderer. Read the story to know what gonna happen ultimately.

Language of the book is easy and comfortable. Narration style of the author is remarkable and seems mature. Plot is intriguing. Pace of the story was fine. Overall it’s an amazing read. Looking forward to read more books by the author.

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October 15, 2020October 16, 2020

Pigeon- Blood Red by author Ed Duncan

Book: Pigeon- Blood Red

Author: Ed Duncan

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Pigeon- Blood Red is an intriguing story by the author Ed Duncan. It is the first book in the Pigeon Blood Red Trilogy. Robert McDuffie, a businessman and a heavy gambler owe much money to Frank Litvak and he has to pay him back in two short weeks. He stole Litvak’s necklace with sixteen color-matched rubies, each a prized pigeon-blood red. By selling this necklace, he can get the money what he has to give to Litvak. Litvak asked Rico to bring back the necklace from Robert. But Robert flew to Honolulu. Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to unveil the suspense. Will Rico be able to catch Roberts and get the necklace from him?

Cover photo of the book is awesome. Title is apt and related to the contents of the story. Story is intriguing. I binge read it and I enjoyed it a lot. Even though there are many characters in the story, but author has done amazing job in the character development. I am quite impressed with it. Paul’s character is also nice.

I like to recommend it to my fellow readers. You will enjoy this story a lot.

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October 15, 2020October 16, 2020

King Louie The Dog Explores Central Park Zoo by author Catherine Alvarez McCurdy

Book: King Louie The Dog Explores Central Park Zoo

Author: Catherine Alvarez McCurdy

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

King Louie The Dog Explores Central Park Zoo is a Children’s Book written by the author Catherine Alvarez McCurdy and illustrated by Jasper Means. This is the story of King Louie the dog who loves to explore New York City with his friend Alessandra. They visited Central Park Zoo together and witnessed many animals in the zoo. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know about the adventures of Louie and Alessandra.

This is an amazing Children’s book written for the kids of age group 2-6 years. Language of the book is simple so kids can understand it easily. Cover page of the book is amazing. It is an adorable story that kids gonna enjoy surely. I loved everything about this book and strongly recommend it to kids.

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October 15, 2020October 16, 2020

Breakin Cycles by author Tony V. Bunion JR.

Book: Breakin Cycles

Author: Tony V. Bunion JR.

Available On: Amazon

Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Breakin Cycles is the autobiography of Tony Bunion. This is a very inspiring book written for a targeted readers especially the ones that has made mistakes in life and are struggling to find their purpose in life. The environment that we grow in and the values that our parents give play an important role in shaping the person we are today. This book motivates readers to be the cycle breakers in their family so they can work with determination to have a good life.

It motivates the readers to keep on going in life without giving up. But to achieve our goals self-discipline is very important. I really liked this quote by Selena that is mentioned in this book:

“Be strong minded, and always believe that the impossible is possible”.

This is a very well written book to motivate the readers. It was a short read. I love the quotes mentioned by famous personalities in the book. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Cover page of the book and title is nice. It is a promising read. So, I recommend it to my fellow readers.

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