𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Mystery in the Hill 📚 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Aaron Qualio ✍️ . .
🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: “Mystery in the Hill” is a religious mystery novel penned by the author Aaron Qualio.
The story is set in the town of Ashbelle. Ashbelle is the type of town where everyone knows everyone. The story features four high schoolers: Andrew, Chris, Trev and Tanner. While racing to the top of the hill, Chris got stuck to the hill. Chris noticed a hole in the hillside. The boys brought the shovel and dug a big hole. They noticed something that looked like a door.
On investigating the door further, they discovered a skeleton with a hole from a bullet in the forehead. Read this story to find out more about the mystery in the hill.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. The cover of the book is nice and the title is suitable. I enjoyed every bit of this story. High school or college students would enjoy this well-written book. Looking forward to reading more books by Aaron in the future.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
As a Washingtonian and 2x HBCU Alum, Dr. Joy Green is an SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) earning her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. From her Doctorate Research Project, she was stimulated to create this guided journal to inspire women to continue to accomplish heir goals and to strive for anything they want to achieve regardless of the hurdles that may lie ahead. In her spare time, Dr. Joy loves to travel, spend time with friends and family, go to amusement parks, and take on new adventures. If you’d like to find out more about Dr. Joy, visit her on her social media pages https://linktr.ee/fromgoalstoreality, where Dr. Joy uses her platform to empower women to reach their goals while maximizing their full potential
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Goal Get’em Girls!: Guided Journal’ book?
Goal Get’em Girls! is a quick read that touches on eight barriers that could stop you dead in your tracks from goal achievement. The challenge for me was narrowing down what barriers I wanted to shed light on, as we all know there are many reasons we can be held back from reaching our goals. I chose these eight barriers because I felt readers would be able to relate and with the wisdom I share, the knowledge could benefit helping readers in closing the gap between their goals and them becoming a reality.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
During Covid, with much more time on my hands, I spent time reading self-help books to better myself personally. To name a few, I’ve read “You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life”, “Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life”, and “The Little Book of Big Lies: A Journey into Inner Fitness”. With the joy, I felt and the inspiration I received to better myself, I sought to provide that same emotion to others but towards goal attainment.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I have visited many places in the United States, but my favorite spot will always be Washington, DC because that is home. In DC, you will never be at a loss for things to do in this city. Whatever scene you’re looking for, we have it. The city is diverse with great culture and history.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Before I started working on my book, I made sure I was first in the mood to write. I created dedicated writing spaces around the house. I produced small attainable writing goals for myself to keep me on track. I always wrote in silence, to be able to hear the thoughts in my head.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Goal Get’em Girls!: Guided Journal’ book?
Goal Get’em Girls! took me two months to write.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Goal Get’em Girls!: Guided Journal’ book to buy?
Currently, readers can enjoy Goal Get’em Girls! as a paperback bought through Amazon.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Goal Get’em Girls!: Guided Journal’?
When coming up with the book cover, I knew I wanted to use bright colors but I had many envisions of how I thought the cover should be. I was torn between using stock images or keeping the cover clean and simple. As you can see, I chose to keep it simple adding glitter for pizazz and using the explosion shape to represent the energy you’ll have after reading the guided journal to conquer your goals. When creating the title Goal Get’em Girls!, I knew I wanted the title to be catchy, intrigue my target audience, and provide a glimpse of what readers can expect from my guided journal. I came up with Goal Get’em Girls! as a chant to all of my goal-achieving women as a motivator to persevere through their goal journey. My guided journal is about encouraging women to continue to go after their goals no matter what barriers they face. Any barrier can be shattered, as long as you believe in yourself and you have a plan. As the author, I’m rooting for you to become that woman you’ve always dreamed of becoming, so I say Goal Get’em Girls!. Chase after your goals and crush them.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I’m very active on social media, where I keep up with what is trending but also I follow like- minded people who are passionate about things I’m into. I use my experiences through my own life to create stories I believe are worth writing about. When talking to my inner circle about various topics about how we are feeling, or have experienced, or things that we’ve reacted to, I become intrigued in our conversation which makes me want to write about that. I continue to read other self-help books and watch videos that give me a spark.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Three critical takeaways readers will receive from this book are: This journal will open your eyes toward goal-getting and not just goal-setting. This journal is not just meant to be read but readers should reflect on what they are reading. That way they could get the maximum benefit from this journal. This book wasn’t written to give you the answers to achieving your goals; it was written to provide the accountability you need to keep going
There are very few books that have the power to capture the reader’s attention from the first page itself. Bryan Cole’s ‘Beginning of Arrogance’ is one such book.
ReckNor, the god of the seas and skies chooses Krell to be his paladin. Krell was found by Olgar. Olgar raised him and even let Captain Gijwolf see how capable Krell is. Krell was sent on several missions. Those missions were small and went well. But now Krell has a challenging mission that involves danger. Paladin’s are believed to be nothing but trouble. How does Krell prove himself? Will he survive the most dangerous battle?
The story involves action and sword fights. I enjoyed that. Krell’s character is both stubborn and arrogant. Therefore, the title of the book is suitable. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down until the last page. It’s a book worth reading. Go ahead with it without any second thoughts.
“Adventures of Adam and Zara in St. Vincent and the Grenadines” is a children’s book written by Sandrina Barrock-Lavia & Kinnike Mandeville-Leacock.
Adam lives in Barbados with his family. He is excited to take a trip to an island called St Vincent. At an airport, Adam met his friend Zara and her parents. Together all of them traveled to St Vincent.
Grab a copy of this book to know what all the adventures Adam and Zara had in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
This book is for kids of age 3-10 years. The language used in the book is lucid. I enjoyed this story. This book will inspire kids to take a trip. Add this book to your children’s bookshelf.
Drop the Hustle is a novella written by the author Tiffany Majors. The main character of the story is London Bentley. She was born into a world of hustling. From a very young age, London had an interest in church. While growing up, London felt empty and unloved.
When London was near the end of her twenty sixth year, she learned the truth about herself and her God. When London had Will as a boyfriend, she felt as if her prayers were answered. London wants a high paying job, a perfect husband, a big house, two kids and a dog.
Read this story to find out whether London will drop the hustle or not. The pace of the story is fine and I wasn’t bored anytime while reading it. The storyline is good and the characters are interesting. If you are looking for something for light reading then go ahead with this one.
“Emma’s Turn at the Fair” is an interesting children’s book penned by the author Vanessa Jane Townsend and illustrated by Sumitra Lokras.
This is an amazing story about two sisters. At the Town Fair, Emma’s elder sister takes all the decisions. She doesn’t let Emma choose anything. Will Emma be able to tell her sister about her feelings?
This story reminded me of my nephews. My elder nephew takes all the decisions and the younger one has to follow. The language used in the book is lucid. It’s a great story that parents and kids should read together. I am glad to get my hands on this book. It’s a book worth reading.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Nicole Verrone and I’m a native of North Carolina. There, I spent time on a dairy farm as a child, on the roof of my parent’s house writing poetry in notebooks as an adolescent, in the Black Mountains during college on a quaker farm and have been trying to escape to see the world since I felt stuck on a plot of land in Union County as a child. I’ve been married for 25 years to a shy fly fisherman who is the best dad and partner and friend a girl could ever want. I have four daughters, all thriving in their spaces.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Nest of Stars’ book?
I have difficulty leaving these beloved humans to hide and write. My husband and I have so much fun together and my girls are wonderful companions, full of empathy and compassion and intelligent both emotionally and intellectually. Because I give so much, always making sure everyone is fed and content, taking time to do what I was created to do was hard, and I waited twenty years until I felt they were secure and happy to sneak away and listen to the words that I’d kept at bay. My life is more beautiful outside than in, and its sometimes easier to be in the present than diving internally to listen. It can feel pretty deep and isolating there.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Circe by Madeleine Miller, Mary Oliver’s poetry, Whitman, Tennyson, Frost, Angelo, Marquez, Thoreau, Bishop, Bob Dylan, Melville
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I love Boston because of the history and warm memories of walking the cobbled streets as a 17-year-old. It was the first city I visited that convinced me I belonged in New England. It was a space of the brilliant, it was romantic, it was delicious, it was steeped in stories, it was intriguing and mysterious and everything I wanted in a city. I still feel I belong there; through I reside in the south.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Only lots of listening and unplugging, reading and musing. All time well spent that gives itself to creation the way the darkness called for light and put order to the chaos of the mind.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Nest of Stars’ book?
About six months of writing.
Q7. On what all platforms’ readers can find ‘Nest of Stars’ book to buy?
Amazon, Barnes and Noble and any Indie bookstores.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Nest of Stars’?
My friend Sarah Helser is an artist and we have shared life for almost 20 years. She shared her art with me for the cover, and it meant everything to me.
Q9. When writing a book how doyou keep things fresh, for both your readers and you?
If I write that which I hear echo in my mind, I can only assume others have experienced a glimpse of the experience. But we can never know, can we, what others truly feel and think. Art is an expression of the deepest wounds and the resolution of their injury by way of beauty for ash. It isn’t fresh or new, but to me, it’s real, and it’s my way of climbing out of the deep so I can be a part of the waking world. I’m always relieved when I finish a piece, like I conquered the dream internal battle and turned its weapons into a sculpture.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Q1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
I’m Jonnie Forster. Husband to Kamilah. Father to Ivy Paisley. Son of Fran and Irwin from Brooklyn New York. Brother to Evan, Brian, and Darren. I’m the youngest of four sons. We grew up in Westlake Village California. I’ve been in the music industry my entire career. This is my first book.
Q2. What is your inspiration behind your book “The Bird & The Bee”?
Around 10 years ago, I was relaxing by myself looking at the lake in Lake Tahoe. A hummingbird flew over my shoulder and hovered for a long time. He was ten feet away began feeding on some flowers next to a bunch of bees. I didn’t run from the bees, the bird didn’t fly away from me, we all just were chillin. I recently was married and my wife is African American and I’m Jewish. I thought to myself, I’m looking at the bird and the bee, and I took on the role of the hummingbird. I realized that when I have a child, I’m going to need to tell the story of the Bird and the Bees and here they were right in front of me. Fast forward through the pandemic, I was in quarantine and had the time to finally put my ideas down and now I’m an author.
Q3. When did you realize you want to be an author of Children’s Book?
I realized that there was no animated feature film of the birds and the bees yet. How can that be? I began to write a movie script and then a friend of mine suggested I make a children’s book instead to protect the idea. I thought I was going to self-publish a few copies and then start talking about my idea for the movie but when I saw the images come to life, I knew we were on to something much more important.
Q4. Are you planning to release your next book soon?
I am being encourage to write a series of books on The Bird and The Bee. Since we have it published now by Simon & Shuster, the plan is to actually make it into a TV show which can actually be its own e-book.
Q5. For which age group your books are suitable?
The Bird and The Bee is perfect for ages 4-8. It’s a great first read (My daughter who is 4 is learning to read from it). The illustrations are so spectacular that older kids are also loving it.
Q6. What is your favorite Quote?
It’s the mantra my 4 year old says: “I Can Do Anything I Set My Mind To Do.” I also love the theme of this book – “Love Over Everything.”
Q7. What do you like the most about your country?
I love that we can wake up and decide our own fate. We can decide, today I’m going to write a children’s book.
Q8. What suggestion you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
Read every day to your child. Make sure you point at the words that they have trouble with and sound it out for them. Do not skip over the hard ones, have them visually see the letters so their brain can absorb the sounds. Reward them when they get the words right with a “YAY.”
Q9. What does literary success look like to you?
Finishing what you start. Always, finish what you start.
Q10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
My parents are my inspiration. They had 4 boys, 18 months apart each. I can’t imagine the amount of sacrifice that took. They also instilled in all of us values of being there for each other no matter what. Times are tough, it’s always great to know you have family in your corner.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Jonathan Andy Cerruto. I’m 42 years young and I was born in Toronto, Canada, and I’m an author. When I was little, my family decided to move to Italy, in Sicily to be more specific. It took a very heavy toll, because I had to leave one of my brothers behind, it was hard also because from a very big, modern and multicultural city, I found myself living in a very small town. It was a struggle because I had to also learn a new language from scratch. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family, very religious, very strict and self-expression was prohibited. Since I was a little boy, I’ve always had big dreams, always had a fire inside waiting to burst out. I’ve always been attracted to art, music, fashion but something that used to give me real joy, was, is writing, writing stories, poems, and rhymes. I remember finding myself hiding under the kitchen table to write or to draw something on one of my mother’s magazines “The Watchtower” about “god” and “new worlds”. When I was 18, I decided to leave home and pursue my dreams. I graduated in Fashion, as a Fashion Designer in Milan, after graduated I had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with major brands in the fashion industry in Rome and Milan but, I wasn’t really happy. I started to write this amazing story, that I used to dream at night, about these two kids Joshua and Ashley. In that period, life had something else in store for me and after moving from city to city across Italy because of no jobs, I packed my little belongings and with just 80 euros in my pocket, I moved to London, a city that somehow has changed me forever. I started working in any place that needed help, in restaurants, cleaning, I was also a caretaker for an old man sometimes, working for 18 hours straight, just to make few bucks so I could invest in my dreams. It was in London where I created few collections and had the chance to showcase them in front an audience but, I felt like something was still missing. I gathered all my strength, my will, my courage, and recollected those drafts left on the side. I continued writing, but this time I didn’t stop. What I call “The voices” started to whisper to me what path I needed to walk on if I really wanted to be happy. So, I decided to keep writing, no matter what time it was, no matter where I was. I kept writing, until one day, I realized that I had written the first novel of the saga of Joshua Bane.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’ book?
I had to fight against tiredness and lack of time, I was working multiple hours per day, time wasn’t my best friend, most of the time I was tired. In that period, I was working as a kitchen porter in an Italian restaurant in Soho area, in London. Joshua Bane and the Five Watchtowers it’s a fantasy book, somehow inspired by personal experiences that I had to face myself in my little life and my goal was, still is, to keep my readers entertained, so I had to work on my detailed imagination, I had to describe about the magical worlds and trust me, after working for all those hours it’s not always that easy all you think about is to rest, I didn’t rest, I kept going.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I’ve always been fascinated by Edgar Allan Poe. One of my favorite books by this amazing Author are ‘Tales of Mystery & Imagination’, ‘The gold Bug’ and ‘The Pit and The Pendulum’. I do love to experiment with my reading. I like to read not only fantasy or mystery books. I really appreciate Doris Lessing, the Author of ‘The Four-Gated City’, amazing story of how important mental health is and how has changed throughout the history.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I have visited many places, I still don’t feel like belonging to any country, however as mentioned before, London has changed me, I particularly remember a specific spot in Soho, ‘Soho Park’ which is where I first kissed my husband, so yes that is my favorite spot in London. ‘Villa Borghese’ in Rome is also another spot that I really like so, yes, I would say London and Rome are my two favorite spots. Both magical places.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
No one will knock at your door asking if you need help to pursue your dreams, it’s up to us and how badly you want something. I run my days always been grateful and repeating a mantra which is: “Life is a test, do your homework and show up”. Discipline is a very important quality in life, especially in artistic jobs. I have the good practice to write every single day, even when the inspiration isn’t there, give its time and it will come! I think the hardest part of writing a book or writing in general is when the block comes knocking at your door. I am a “go-with-the-flow” type of guy and even though discipline is important, I’ve learnt to leave it on the side when it’s necessary and do something else. Every author has in own way of writing, I get most of my inspirations during my sleeps, or right before falling asleep and sometimes I must force myself to wake up, if I am sleeping or get up of the bed, I write it down. I believe it’s a divine responsibility to listen to inspiration or how I call them “the voices”. I used to shut them down because of fear, now I have embraced them because thanks to these voices I’m doing what I love and most importantly, I am able to share a message of hope through my writings.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’ book?
In total is took me 12 years on and off, from start to finish yes, 12 years.
Q7. On what all platforms’ readers can find ‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’ book to buy?
‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’ is available on Amazon all over the world, on my profile Instagram @jonathanandycerruto, on Austin Macauley Publishers, which is the House Publishers that published my first novel and, in any store, where they sell fine books.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’?
I’ve always been fascinated about time and dream catchers, in this first novel, Joshua, the protagonist gets a lot of guidance from his dreams, in the book and in real life, dreams have always been a crucial part of my creative carrier path and creations. In the first book Opera, who is one of the Five Watchtowers, or Guardian, represent the element of fire, destructive but essential for everyday life, so I wanted to implement those symbolism on the first book cover. The title has a very personal connection to me and to my life experiences. I mentioned earlier that my family was very religious. I was part of a cult, which I run off from, when I was 18 years old. “Watchtowers” is the name of their main religious magazine, which they use for their propaganda and it’s also the name of their organization or cult. I used to draw or write on top of them when I was little, as a form of rebellion to that very strict lifestyle, so I wanted to incorporate those meaningful moments on the title and throughout the books.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and you?
I love reading, listening to music, writing lyrics, and watching movies, those things have always helped me to escape from reality and somehow have helped me to develop the artistic talents that resides inside of me. I’m very active on social media, I think it’s the future for any kind of businesses. Thanks to social media I’m aware of what happens around me, this way I can find inspiration and keep things actual and fresh.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
My readers are curious with the villain character and Her identity. I can only say that on the second novel She will come clearer when it comes with Her real identity. It’s a 5-book series, I have finished writing the second volume and started writing the third, in between other writing projects. I can only tell you that it’s a series of twist and unexcepted turns. Stay tuned.
The Harlequin penned by the author D B Watson is the first installment in The Two Timer book series. Patrick Valdez recently moved to Cargo city with his family. Gavin, an art supply store owner, entered Patrick’s life after doing research on him.
A private investigator Adam Potter moved to a building that is next to Gavin’s home. One day, when Adam was on his way home, he saw two men fighting on a branch dangling over the gate of the graveyard. Adam saved Patrick from the masked man. The mask man is wearing all black and a white Harlequin mask.
Who is the man behind Harlequin? Is Patrick’s life in danger? The story is well written. The pace of the story is fast. I couldn’t put this book down once I started reading it. If you love reading crime thriller novels then get your hands on this book.
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