Interview with Dr. Shellie Hipsky

1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.

I was a tenured professor who took the leap of faith to follow my entrepreneurial dream. Now, I am the CEO of Inspiring Lives International, the Executive Director of the Global Sisterhood, the Editor in Chief of Inspiring Lives Magazine, a keynote speaker, and the author of 13 books such as Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants.

2. How do you think being a writer has helped you as a person?

Writing is a terrific outlet for me. When there is something that is on my heart to write, there is nothing that will stop me from getting to the goal of publishing! Being a writer has expanded my knowledge through research/interviews and has helped me to reflect on my own journey.

3. What do you hope your readers take away from your book “Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants”?

I hope that my readers come away from Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants with and action plan for creating their dream business and brand; also, that they take massive steps towards their goals!

4. What do you like to do when you’re not writing?

I love doing fun things with my kids and working out. I also adore singing, dancing, and acting and I have been able to raise a great deal of money for important charities by performing at gala fundraisers!

5. How long did it take you to write your book?

Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants took about a year and a half to write. I have written books that took 6 months and one that was a Pearson college textbook that took 3 years.

6. What is your favorite Quote?

“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
― Maya Angelou

7. What are you working on next? Are you planning to release another book soon?

I am really focused on my VIP 1:1 clients for my EmpowerU Master Class. I love to work to coach and guide women entrepreneurs towards their destiny of obtaining inspiration, empowerment, balance, and abundance in their life. I will release many more books in the future. Right now though, I am focused on Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants, my company, non-profit, and my family.

8. Any favorite writers that inspired you to write?

Maya Angelou, Jack Canfield, and Gloria Steinem.

9. How do you come up with the title of your book “Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants”?

My daughter noticed that when I was a professor I always wore power suits. Then once I was an entrepreneur, I was always either dressed in ball gowns for charity events or yoga pants running around making deals on my cell phone with my kids beside me!

10. Lastly, do you want to give any advice to someone wanting to write and publish book?

Yes. Extend yourself grace. Everyone writes differently and at different paces. You will develop a unique voice and that is a beautiful thing. Try not to compare yourself to other writers. You are one of a kind and your book will reflect that to your future readers! You can do it!

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The Demon in Me by Ashley Tomlinson

Book: The Demon in Me

Author: Ashley Tomlinson

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

“I may be a demon but I’m not a monster”.

The Demon in Me is the second novel that I have read written by the author Ashley Tomlinson. This is the story of a twenty seven years old girl Akari Koga Walker who was born in Seattle, Washington. She was murdered by a charming guy and her body was buried in the middle of the woods behind his house.

Now, Akari is dead and angry. She wants revenge from her murderer for herself and for all the women that he had killed before killing Akari. Now Akari is in Hell and even though she is a newbie there, she is given an opportunity to be a soul collector i.e. upper-level demon. The story is so intense that it gripped me.

I must say that Ashley’s novels cover pages are so bold that one gets attracted to read her books. I really liked the cover pages of all her novels. Character development is amazing and narration is easy and clear.

I like to recommend it to fantasy fiction readers.

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Wicked Night by Evi Rhodes

Book: Wicked Night

Author: Evi Rhodes

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Wicked Night is a paranormal romance by the author Evi Rhodes. It is the first book in A Warrior’s Promise Series. The protagonist of the story is a girl named Gwendillyn Elizabeth Williamson. She is a daughter of Victoria and Edward. Gwen’s relationship with her parents is not that good because they care less for her.

One day, Gwen was feeling strange so she reached out to her mother and got to know that she is under “The Change” as per their culture. Gwen is becoming the vampire and she has to be mentally and physically prepared for it. She needs to learn vampire laws and politics. Mystery man who came to pick Gwen was Wicked. He is 148 years old. The moment he saw Gwen, he got drawn to her strongly. Wicked has come to teleport Gwen to the other end. Read the story yourself to know how far their story will go.

I found the book as interesting with super amazing character development. The storyline is intriguing. It is a must read book buddies if you love to read books based on fantasy.

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Scottie on the Space Station by Kaela C Green and Shannon E Green

Book: Scottie on the Space Station

Author: Kaela C Green and Shannon E Green

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Scottie on the Space Station is a Children’s Book written by the author Kaela C Green and Shannon E Green. This is the story of a six years old girl Elli who lives on a space station with her family. Elli’s father is a scientist, her mother is a doctor. Elli has a little brother named Scottie and a baby sister named Nova.

One day an alien family visited Elli’s family. There was a six years old kid Junpie that belonged to Alien’s family. Elli noticed that Junpie is not talking to her brother Scottie. Read the story yourself to know how Elli will introduce Scottie (a kid with disability) to everyone to prove that Scottie can be a great friend.

The story is written well with beautiful and colorful illustrations. It gives little kids all space station feeling and the idea about aliens. The story will teach kids to be kind towards those who are different but still like us. Must read.

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Rowland: The Senator’s son by Marieke J Treolar

Book: Rowland: The Senator’s son

Author: Marieke J Treolar

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Rowland: The Senator’s son is the first book in the Forces at Play Series written by the author Marieke J Treolar. The protagonist of the story is Rowland Jeffers. He is the eldest son of Ryan-John Jeffers and resembles a lot to his father. Rowland’s father died because of cancer but before his death, he told Rowland that there was another woman in his life and he wants Rowland to look after her when he will be gone. Ryan-John has left a trust to this mysterious woman so she can be happy and safe and Rowland has to take care of all of it.

Rowland has lost his mother in a road accident due to drunk driver years before and now is an orphan. After his father’s death, Rowland received one envelope from his father’s secretary. A name Miss Alexia Kingstone was mentioned on the envelope. At his father’s death ceremony, Rowland observed a woman staying longer than the others and it seemed to him that this is the mistress of his father. So, he called Alexia Kingstone to the house for a discussion.

Will Rowland be able to keep up the promise he had done to his father or fate has something else planned? Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to unveil the suspense.

The pace of the novel is fast so I didn’t felt bored while reading it. The story is full of action, revenge, politics, sex, etc. The plot of the story is gripping and I couldn’t put this book down before finishing it.

This is the first book that I have read from the author Marieke and I am looking forward to read more work of her.

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Spikes by J.R. Knox

Book: Spikes

Author: J.R. Knox

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Language: English

Rating: 4️⃣/5️⃣

This is the story of Darren. He is the best Spikes player. After the death of his Uncle Reggie, Darren’s mom asked him to be smarter and to do something in his life. Darren is a warehouse worker. One day he was lectured about job fulfillment, finding the job that gives him happiness and sticking to it.

Now, with his mentor Uncle Reg gone, Darren got involved in a game involving stakes. Read the story to know what happens next. This is an interesting tale with suspense.

The story is written well. Title of the book is apt and well related to the contents of the story. The plot of the story is well developed. One can finish reading it in a single sitting. Looking forward to read more work of the author.

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Mirror by Moashella Shortte

Book: Mirror

Author: Moashella Shortte

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Language: English

Rating: 4️⃣/5️⃣

I love reading Children’s Book. Recently I picked up a copy of Mirror by the author Moashella Shortte. This book will take readers on the path of self discovery. Whenever we see ourselves in the mirror, we notice good things and our shortcomings about ourselves.

Mirror teaches us to be kind to ourselves, to love ourselves and keep on moving towards growth as we get older. This is a nicely written book. The illustrations are simple. The images show the growing child as we turn pages. Pick this book and walk the path of self discovery with it.

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Becoming Grim by Ashley Tomlinson

Book: Becoming Grim

Author: Ashley Tomlinson

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Language: English

Rating: 4️⃣/5️⃣

Becoming Grim written by the author Ashley Tomlinson is a Young Adult novel. The protagonist of the story is a woman named Piper. After being cheated by her boyfriend Toby, Piper is going to her parents house and leaving New York. Piper never received her parents support in her decisions. Her parents have asked her earlier not to move in with Toby.

As the story progress, Piper finds herself waking up in an unfamiliar room and she is in the same clothes that she wore on the plane. A man in hooded cloak comes to that room. He told Piper to call him as Grim. From him she learnt that she is dead. Piper died when the plane on which she was there crashed. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to find out what happens further.

The cover page of the book is so eye catchy that it will immediately capture reader’s attention. Writing style of the author is nice. Language of the book is easy to understand. The story is so intense that you can binge read this book.

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Away From Yesterday by Chanelle Fairlene Pillay

Book: Away From Yesterday

Author: Chanelle Fairlene Pillay

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Away From Yesterday is the debut novel of the author Chanelle Fairlene Pillay. This is the story of Tyler whose life was perfect twelve years ago. He was nineteen years old at that time. He was brought up in a Christian family and was best at academics and also had a girlfriend named Emily. Once he left home, he had not looked behind in all these twelve years.

But now, his grandfather has been expired and he has to return to his hometown to attend his funeral. Tyler’s life was simple and sorted and he has great plans for his future back then. What was the reason that Tyler left his hometown twelve years ago? What was the tragedy and who was responsible for it? Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to unveil the suspense.

The cover page of the book looks simple. Title of the story is perfect and well related to the content of the story. It is an easy breezy read with intriguing plot. I enjoyed reading it and looking forward to read more work of the author.

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The Rise of The Goddess by E A Carter

Book: The Rise of The Goddess

Author: E A Carter

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Rise of The Goddess is a final book in the Transcendence Series. It is a historical fiction with a blend of romance and more of a science fiction. In this part, we see Sethi under Marduk’s grip. Marduk’s controlling devices had made him brutal.

He showed images of Urhi-Teshub and Istara together in bed so they can make Sethi angry. Sethi was firing up with anger considering the agonies he would inflict on Istara for what she had done with Urhi-Teshub and had betrayed Sethi. But the images that Marduk showed, are they true? After all, true love is greatest and has more power to deal with anything.

Istara want to build a sanctuary from where they can start the war against Marduk to free Sethi for his grip.

In this science fictional world, there are warships, portals to traverse the distance between two worlds, Marduk having the ability to steal others memories, etc.

Part 3 of the series is the longest among all parts. The story is complex. The vast world building of Elati with portal, warships is superb. Really appreciate author’s vivid imagination in creating this fictional world. We get to meet more characters here. The cover page is well related to the story.

I am really excited to read more work of the author in the future and like to recommend it to my fellow readers.

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