Interview with author Florie Parker

Book: The Shadow Of The Rowan Tree

Q1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.

My name is Florie Parker, which is the pen name I have chosen for my trilogy of children’s fantasy books. Florie was my father’s grandmother and Parker is my mum’s maiden name. I am a mother of four and work as an orthopaedic surgeon for the NHS in the UK. I enjoy walking my dog, running, cooking and skiing. I am a true believer!

Q2. What is your inspiration behind your book “The Shadow Of The Rowan Tree”?

Just over two years ago I changed my job at work and literally overnight decided I wanted to write a book! I didn’t quite know what I wanted to write about, but on long dog walks the idea of writing about a parallel fairy world came to being. Inspired by my own personal experiences and those I have observed of my entertaining children, the story of Daisy and Margot appeared.

Q3. When did you realize you want to be an author of this Book?

I think the book found me!

Q4. Are you planning to release your next book soon?

The second book in the trilogy, ‘Escape to Dorland’ is currently with the publishers production team.

Q5. For which age group your books are suitable?

The story is aimed at 9-11 year olds (and all other believers!).

Q6. What is your favorite Quote?

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams – Eleanor Roosevelt

Q7. What do you like the most about your country?

I most enjoy the changing seasons and our British heritage.

Q8. What suggestion you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?

Make reading a habit! Start early – little and often, at a regular time of the day (for us, snuggled on the sofa after supper!)

Q9. What does literary success look like to you?

Someone (literally anyone!) enjoying my story and allowing themselves the time to believe in dreams.

Q10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?

I am surrounded by inspiring people. Whether it be my family, friends, patients or colleagues, I have much to learn from all. I try to take time to listen and find what I can learn from others is truly inspirational!

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Me And My Shadow by author Deborah Stone

Book: Me And My Shadow

Author: Deborah Stone

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“Me and My Shadow” is the latest book of the author Deborah Stone. Main character of the story is Rachel. When she was four years old, her parents were blessed with another daughter Catherine. As Catherine was just a baby, Rachel’s mother’s focus was more on Catherine. This made Rachel feel alone and unwanted. She started having feelings that her parents only want to be with Catherine.

Once on Rachel’s birthday, when her school mates were at her house for the birthday celebration, Catherine saw Lucy, Rachel’s friend with a boy and she spread the rumor everywhere that Lucy had a sex with a boy. Lucy had to do suicide and after her death, Rachel got more lonely. Rachel wanted to go for arts but her parents don’t want her to do something which won’t earn her much money in life. Once again Rachel felt her choices being rejected by her parents.

Read this story to find out how Rachel would deal with the shadows of her past. Language used in the book is lucid and I was able to follow the story easily. Pace of the story is fast and I didn’t feel bored anytime while reading it. I could relate well to this story as my elder nephew got jealous when his little brother was born. Find out will Dr Blake be of any help. Writing style of Deborah is amazing. Go ahead with this book for sure.

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Freckled Freddie’s First Day by author Diamond Antoine

Book: Freckled Freddie’s First Day

Author: Diamond Antoine

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“Freckled Freddie’s First Day” is a children’s book penned by Diamond Antoine and illustrated by B. Glad.

Main character of the story is a boy named Freddie who was very excited for his first day at Smith Elementary School to begin his third grade. He was very keen to see his new teacher, new school and to make a bunch of new friends. But on his first day of school, two of his classmates teased him. Give a quick read to the story to know will his classmates become his friends? Will they stop bullying him? The book focuses on encouraging children to treat others well.

The story is fast paced. The illustrations tell a story themselves and the writing style of the author is amazing. This is a wonderful story that I will surely share with my friends. Great addition to the children’s bookshelf. I appreciate the storytelling skills of the author.

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Spindrifts by author A-M Mawhiney

Book: Spindrifts

Author: A-M Mawhiney

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Spindrifts is the debut novel of the author A-M Mawhiney. Main character of the story is a fifteen years old girl Fania. After spending two years at Immersion, she headed home to her great-grandmother Alicia. Fania’s family members are well known for their contribution to the Earth Project. Fania’s little sister Nuna was so curious to know about Immersion but Fania can’t reveal much to her. Nuna already met the requirements of Immersion based on her music but she also considered the Academy.

Alicia is a researcher in a lab. During a discussion with Fania, Alicia told her people visit Land of Hope to learn about the progress they’ve made with the Earth Project. Alicia told Fania about how the Earth Project started. Alicia told Fania a lot about their family and the past. Story became more interesting when Fania recalled the conversation she’d overheard between her granny and gram about family secrets.

This is an intriguing story. Plot of the story is unique and I enjoyed every bit of this story. I appreciate the author’s vivid imagination in world building. There are so many characters in the story but the author has done a great job in describing each of them. Cover photo of the book is lovely. Go ahead with this novel without any second thoughts.

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Teach Yourself Practically Any Subject by author Bianca Imbeth Villafana

Book: Teach Yourself Practically Any Subject

Author: Bianca Imbeth Villafana

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

“Teach Yourself Practically Any Subject” written by the author Bianca Villafana is a useful read. The author has over 20 years of teaching experience and has studied under various distance learning programmes. In this book, she has included concepts that she has practised as a teacher. They are practically easy to apply.

This book suggests students to study effectively by thinking and acting like a teacher. Students should be aware of what they want to learn and they should find ways to accomplish that.

57 tips mentioned by the author would be of great help if one applies them to their study. Bianca has also included discussion questions for students, teachers and parents at the end of the book. It is an insightful book.

I really appreciate the practical tips offered by the author in this book. The author has suggested students take the learning process into their hands. It is an engaging read. Students would benefit from this book and their confidence will boost. Writing style of the author is nice and students would be able to follow these tips easily. I am glad to get my hands on this book. Add it to your bookshelf right away.

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Threadbare by author Adanna Moriarty

Book: Threadbare

Author: Adanna Moriarty

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Threadbare is the debut poetry book of the author Adanna Moriarty.

In this poetry book, Adanna takes readers to different stages of her life. She is inspiring others to rise from the dark and brighten the world around them. Below lines are my favorite from the poem “Forever in the mist”:

I am the dreamer.
The achiever.
The observer.
The outsider.
The non-conformist / Who must conform.
The believer.
The unbalanced / Who balances others.
I am the savior.
The healer / The advice giver.
Outside looking in.
Apart even when together.
Behind even when forward.

This poetry book takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. I love reading poems that have been woven into a memoir. I am grateful to Adanna for giving us a chance to sneak peak into her inner and outer world.

Writing style of the author is nice. Language used in the poems is easy to understand. Even if you are not an avid poetry reader, you would be able to understand these poems easily. Cover photo of the book is nice. I enjoyed reading this collection. Like to recommend it to poetry lovers.

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Burning Hope by author Wendy Roberts

Book: Burning Hope

Author: Wendy Roberts

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Burning Hope penned by the author Wendy Roberts is the first installment in A Red Hooper Mystery Book series. Scarlet Joan Hooper has recently moved to Hope Harbor. She has been on the road living in her camper van since her nan died.

Scarlet aka Red works at the Pincher’s Dollarama store. On her day-off, she visited the store quite early and found the body of a co-worker Murray there. Scarlet informed about the murder to the police. Since Scarlet is a newbie in the town, she was the suspect. Read this story to know will Scarlet be able to find the actual killer.

Story is intriguing. Writing style of Wendy is amazing. The cover photo of the book is well designed. Pace of the story is fast and I wasn’t bored anytime while reading it. I enjoyed every bit of this book. Those who enjoy reading murder mystery should get their hands on this book.

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The Branch That I am by author Mary Grace van der Kroef

Book: The Branch That I am

Author: Mary Grace van der Kroef

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“The Branch That I am” penned by the author Mary Grace van der Kroef is a poetry book. It consists of poems of faith.

My favorite poem from the collection is Raining. Below are some lines from it:
Are God’s tears
in the rain?
I thought I felt
them there again.

I felt the heavy weight
of grief,
in the drops, also relief.
I thought I felt
a healing pain,
wounds cleansed,
infections drained.

Poems contain rhyming words. Language used in the poems is lucid. So, even if you aren’t an avid poetry reader, you would be able to understand it. Through this book, the author wants to tell the readers that faith is an eternal journey. It keeps on growing. These poems have questions, answers, hope, faith, restoration, prayers, etc.

I really appreciate the title of this book. Cover photo is attractive. I am glad to read “My Journey with God”. The way Mary’s prayers were answered in the form of her husband, may God answer everyone’s prayers. This book has increased my belief in God. I enjoyed reading this poetry collection and would like to recommend it to other poetry lovers. It will take you on a rollercoaster ride full of emotions.

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The Shadow Of The Rowan Tree by author Florie Parker

Book: The Shadow Of The Rowan Tree

Author: Florie Parker

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“The Shadow of the Rowan Tree” is a wonderful debut story of the author Florie Parker.

There are two main characters in this story. Daisy is a little girl who sees fairies in her dreams. Margot is the tooth fairy Daisy dreams about. Daisy had vivid dreams about fairies. She went on great adventures in her dreams with Margot. They went to different houses to collect the teeth of people. Once Daisy told about her dreams at home. Her father said it must be her imagination as there is no such thing as fairies but Daisy’s mum encouraged her. She even gave her notebook to Daisy in which she had mentioned what she saw in dreams as a child.

This is an interesting story. Readers would be delighted to read this story book. The content of the story book is wonderful. I appreciate the storytelling skills of the author. I am glad to get my hands on this amazing book. Cover photo of the book is well designed. I like to highly recommend this book to kids.

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Why Am I Grateful For My Body? by author Sukhi Mann and Demi Jane

Book: Why Am I Grateful For My Body?

Author: Sukhi Mann and Demi Jane

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“Why Am I Grateful for My Body?” is an interesting children’s book which is written by Sukhi Mann and Demi Jane.

The book encourages children to know what our different body parts are and what function they perform. It will be really amazing to read how our body parts make us beautiful and help us to do various tasks. Readers will be glad to read how our hands, eyes, ears, brain and several other body parts work together and make us what we are.

Cover photo of the book is attractive and the language of the book is lucid so kids can understand it easily. Don’t miss to get your hands on this amazing book. It is a short and fun read. If you want to make your child learn why we should be grateful to our body then this book is the best choice. Great book with colourful pictures. This book would be a great addition to the children’s bookshelf and school library.

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