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Interview with author Michael Scarlett

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

A1. Every introvert’s worst nightmare, but now that we have that out the way…I grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee where I spent most of my life. I am married with three wonderful kids. Our twin daughters have blessed us with seven grandchildren and now the pressure is on our recently married son. But seriously, we moved around some after the breakup of our church in’97, but that’s a story for another day and another book. We were in Florida for eight years and now happy to be back in Tennessee, residing in Hendersonville.

Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “The Quiet Kid”?

A2. Balancing time between a full time job and family and still carving out the time to write.

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

A3. There are so many. The first was probably Harper Lee ~ To Kill a Mockingbird. Kurt Vonnegut got me hooked and then came Cormac McCarthy ~ All the Pretty Horses. I love the way he handled dialogue.

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

A4. Anna Maria Island. So many good times with family there. My wife and I took a road trip out to Bryce Canyon a couple of years back. I’m itching to get back out there to see more of the state and more of the Rocky Mountains.

Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘The Quiet Kid’?

A5. Conversations with my son about my high school days, which stirred his curiosity. I became acutely aware of my lack of knowledge about my Dad’s early years, so I just started writing things down

Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘The Quiet Kid’?

A6. I wrote for almost thirteen years before concluding that I actually had two books going simultaneously. I spent another year or so breaking it apart before self publishing The Quiet Kid.

Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?

A7. Amazon

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Quiet Kid’?

A8. I wanted the cover to reflect the times, so I drew up a rough sketch of me flashing the peace sign out the window of the first car I owned and pitched it to a friend with the idea of some Peter Max style pop-art. Kudos to Brad Smith for the brilliant job! As for the title, it was how I was known, especially to those who didn’t know me well.

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

A9. I always try to get inside the moment and draw the reader in with me. That’s the goal.

Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?

A10. “Write to please just one person. If you open a window and make love to the world, so to speak, your story will get pneumonia.”
Kurt Vonnegut

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The Quiet Kid

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Quiet Kid 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Michael Scarlett ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
The Quiet Kid penned by the author Michael Scarlett is an intriguing story about wanting to fit in. Michael was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Martinez, a suburb of Augusta. His family had to move a lot because of his father’s job. Michael has a younger sister Kristi and an elder step-sister Sherry. 

Michael’s dad let his kids be who they were. His mom prayed and worried about them. Michael’s cousin Mark Lee was like a brother to him. They did many things together. There was a time when Michael wanted to win a girl but getting her undivided attention for a moment also felt like a victory to him. Read this story to know more about Michael’s adventures to fit in and to be liked by the others.

The writing style of the author is easy to follow. The cover photo is eye-catching. The book is well paced and it didn’t feel rushed. It reminded me of my time when I wanted to win other’s attention. This book would take the readers down the memory lane. Michael’s story feels relatable and I had a great time reading it.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Piper’s Perfect Pick

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Piper’s Perfect Pick 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Peni Clark ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Piper’s Perfect Pick is an interesting read penned by the author Peni Clark and illustrated by Penny Weber. The main character of the story is a young girl named Piper. She wanted to play a sport so she tried her hands at different sports. However, Piper couldn’t find her perfect fit.

Her family tried to help her in picking the sports for her but nothing felt right to her. Piper’s cat Tater Tot suggested she try boxing. Read this story book to find out if Piper enjoyed boxing or not.

This is an amazing story book that teaches kids to try their hands at different activities to find their passion. The Boxing Basics terms would help kids to enrich their vocabulary. They would learn the basics of boxing and would develop a better understanding of the sport.

The illustrations are beautiful and made this book more lively. I loved every bit of this book. Peni should write more inspiring stories for kids.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Purple Chicken Feathers

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Purple Chicken Feathers 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Serena Caldwell ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Purple Chicken Feathers penned by the author Serena Caldwell and illustrated by David Pfendler is an interesting read. The story features three baby chicks born on a farm to mother hen. Two of the baby chicks were yellow in color but one baby chick was purple.

The yellow chicks avoided their purple siblings and also made fun of him. The purple chick went out looking for friends. Will others also tease him because of his different color or will they become his friends?

The illustrations are pretty and would catch kids’ attention on the first look. The cover photo is well designed. The language used in the book is lucid so kids can follow it easily. I loved every bit of this book. Looking forward to reading more books by the author.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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How Many Miracles is One Person Allowed?

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: How Many Miracles is One Person Allowed? 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kemala B. Tribe ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“How Many Miracles is One Person Allowed?” penned by the author Kemala B. Tribe is a unique read. This book is a testimony that God’s promises are real and for us. The author has mentioned how she doesn’t trust herself to take care of herself. She has high faith in God and expects him to take care of her. 

“Now we will be saved from our enemies and from all who hate us.”

I loved the chapter “Protection – Guardian Angels – Your own Secret Service”. From my own experiences, I have been protected by God many times. We can walk in Jesus’ immunity but in case the devil attacks we should know how to fight him off. The author has shared many testimonials. One testimony includes how her husband’s leg was grown out, he didn’t have any more back problems, etc. 

This book has empowered my faith in God. There have been times when my faith was not strong but now I have understood that without God, healing is not possible. He sends angels in our life to help us. God’s love for us is unconditional. If we don’t receive something we want, it’s God’s protection. 

Those who are having doubts in God’s miracles should get their hands on this book. I am sure after reading this book, your faith will level up. I am glad to read this book. I am grateful to the author for sharing her journey with us. I loved the statement by the author that “I don’t look for miracles, they just find me”. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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The Pact

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Pact: Op One 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: CN Bring ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Pact: Op One” penned by the author CN Bring is a murder mystery. The main character of the story is Celia Kelly, a Navy Commander. Celia lost her husband Tom Kelly years ago. Commander Frank Scott is her best friend. One morning, Frank asked Celia to visit his office. There, she saw a note saying “Celia, if you are reading this, I am in trouble or dead”.

The next moment Celia was assigned the case whose Commander was Frank. She was informed that Frank commited suicide. Celia has to go to Syria to get the intelligence first hand. She will be working with five Navy SEALs. The mission is to look for a blond American man in charge of terrorist groups in the Middle East. 

On the other hand, Celia was also determined to find the truth about Frank’s death. She knows that it wasn’t a suicide. Read this story to know will Celia be able to hunt an arms group, The Pact. 

The story is gripping. It will keep you hooked till the last page. The writing style of the author is nice. The cover photo is well designed. I loved the strong character of Celia. The story is well paced without any dull moments in it. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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The Helpers

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Helpers 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: S. E. Nelson ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Helpers: An International Tale of Espionage and Corruption” penned by the author S.E. Nelson is an intriguing story. The story begins with Captain Pierre-Jean Philippe, a French Military Intelligence attaché officer. Pierre was stationed in Congo. He received the information that a surface-to-air mile was acquired in South Africa and transported to Congo under his nose.

Pierre shared this news with his boss Lance. Pierre is investigating along with his boss to know who received the arms in Kinshasa. Jenny Osborne and her business partner John Spencer arrived in Kinshasa to cover the government side of the story on the war going on in Congo. 

“The Helpers” is a secret organization whose members include international businessmen and high priests. It is contributing to political unrest. Read this story to know what will happen when The Helpers comes after Jenny.

The story is gripping and it kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page. The narration is smooth. There are many characters in the story to keep track of. I loved the backdrop setting. Pierre’s character is my favorite from the story. Those who enjoy reading espionage thrillers should get their hands on this book.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Confessions of an Aspiring Pornographer

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Confessions of an Aspiring Pornographer 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Anthony Valerio ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Confessions of an Aspiring Pornographer” penned by the author Anthony Valerio is a unique read. This is the story of Walter Michael Gregory, the Aspiring 

Pornographer. Wally’s best friend Alison Taylor was a tarot reader. She told Wally that he has money and travels ahead in his life. The last tarot card told him about the book ‘Confessions of an Aspiring Pornographer.’ 

Wally wanted to be a professional writer. In the 1960s, Wally was working as a proofreader. At the end of the night, he didn’t have a place to rest. As the story progresses, Wally finds himself in New York. He started spending time at Peacock Cafe that remained open till two o’clock. Once Wally’s eyes fell on the ad of the major paperback publisher, NewWorldEncycs. Inc., that was interviewing research and writers for their new encyclopedia series. When Wally was asked how long he was planning to work at NewWorldEncys, he mentioned forever.

Ernie, a copy editor liked Walter’s story about Mussolini and his mistress. That story got him an interview at the Soft/Prose orifices, offices. Walter’s journey makes us realize how tough working for a living can be. 

This book kept me hooked till the last page. I was on the edge of my seat while reading it. The title of the book is suitable. It is well paced and I had a great time reading it. The character of Walter is written well by the author. The narration is smooth.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Rosie Rench and the Drip-Drop Delight

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Rosie Rench and the Drip-Drop Delight 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Alex and Kayleigh Barber ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Rosie Rench and the Drip-Drop Delight” is an interesting Children’s book written by the authors Alex Barber and Kayleigh Barber. The main character of the story is a young girl named Rosie Rench who lives in Soak City. She loves to play in puddles. One day, Rosie noticed a drip-drop from the town’s big tap.

She met a local plumber named Zara. Together they dived into fixing the leak drop by drop. Will they be successful in fixing the leak?

This book opens the minds of the readers as the main character of the story is a girl plumber. This book inspires girls to take any career they want. The illustrations are pretty and I loved the colorful pages of the book. The writing of the authors is easy to follow.

Kids would be delighted to read this book. I appreciate the story writing skills of the authors. Parents should add this book to their children’s bookshelf.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Sweet Sorrow

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Sweet Sorrow 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Sherry Cormier ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Sweet Sorrow penned by the author Sherry Cormier is a gripping read that explores grief and gives insights about how to deal with loss. Sherry was forty-two years old when she married Jay. Her marriage with Jay was magical and they had a great time with each other. After Sherry’s seventeenth anniversary, Jay was diagnosed with cancer and he passed away six months later.

Dreams helped Sherry to accept Jay’s death and she realized how dying might be a part of his soul’s path. The visitation dreams guided Sherry towards healing and spiritual awakening.

The author empowers the readers by reminding them to live their life fully and celebrate each moment because life doesn’t come with an extended warranty.

Through this book, the author hopes readers will find some consolation in their grief journey. It is a well researched book that guides readers on how to cope with a loss. The writing of the author touches you directly. The wisdom shared in this book is really insightful. Thanks to Sherry for sharing her journey with us and for the valuable tips shared in this book.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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