DIG DEEP penned by the author Marcus A Banks-Bey is a Psycho-Spiritual handbook of befriending your best self. The author is inspiring readers to learn to dig deeper instead of giving up. Marcus is telling the readers that GREATNESS IS YOU. One will get to know about the internal awareness, conscious awareness, seeking mental mastery, finding purpose, etc. I agree with the author when we has mentioned that we should reserve greater amounts of energy for our life-improving endeavors.
We all are on earth to fulfill the Divine Purpose. This book is helpful.
Those who love to work on their self-improvement should definitely get their hands on this amazing book. While reading this book, I realized many things on which I had to work and they will help me in improving my confidence and becoming more aware of myself.
If you are ready to walk on the journey of self-discovery, meaning and purpose then don’t miss to read this book. While reading this book, take a moment to reflect upon yourself and keep a journal with you so you can write important points in it for quick reference later. Writing style of the author is nice. Written in 110 pages, one could finish this book in 2-3 sittings. Narration is strong and inspiring. I have been working on my self-improvement from past 6 months and I am glad to get my hands on this amazing book.
Book: Kaboomer: Thriving And Striving Into Your 90s
Author: David Emerson Frost
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“Kaboomer: Thriving and Striving into your 90s” penned by the author David Emerson Frost is a must read guide that will coach the readers towards a healthier lifestyle.
In this book, readers will find tips to improve their health and longevity. One could find tips related to increasing or building stamina, the importance of strength, accident insurance, managing stress, sleeping 7-8 hours per night, eating right, etc.
“Eat Clean = Live a longer, fuller, happier, better, more productive, more meaningful Life!”
I started my fitness journey in April 2021. I agree with the tips the author has mentioned in this book for longevity and reducing body fat as I have tried many of them personally and could see the results.
“Keep a water bottle handy at all times.”
There are various images in the book that will help the readers to relate better to the text. Cover photo of the book is nice and the title couldn’t have been more appropriate. This book is a wake up call for readers to realize that fitness and eating right matters a lot. So, one should start their KABOOMER journey today. Writing style of the author is nice. It is an insightful book that everyone should go ahead with.
Anyone who is looking for lessons to live a longer life should get their hands on this book.
“The Adventures of Rhonda Raccoon” is a Children’s Book written by the author Ellie Leas. It is the story about the magical adventures of Rhonda, a raccoon who lives in an Old Oak tree with her family. Different forest animals gather around Old Oak to tell stories. Rhonda was amazed to hear the story about “the city” where raccoons can eat and drink out of the cans.
While exploring the forest, Rhonda made many friends. Later in the story, she even met Fairies and Unicorns. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know more about the adventures of Rhonda.
The story is written well and pace of the story is fine. Illustrations are eye-catching and I enjoyed reading every bit of this book. Cover photo is well designed and the title couldn’t have been more appropriate. Author has done wonderful work in this story book and I like to recommend it highly for little readers.
Book: All Man All Amazing: How Jesus is the greatest man to ever live and how we can live like him
Author: Christian Ballenger
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“All Man All Amazing: How Jesus is the greatest man to ever live and how we can live like him” penned by the author Christian Ballenger is recommended for both Christian and non-Christian readers. In this book, the author has mentioned that Jesus is “All God” but he is “All Man” also.
Through this book, the author invites readers to discuss the journey of Jesus’ life. The author, who is a pastor and a proud husband has also related some events to his own life.
There are so many learnings in this book for the readers. Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph as a son.
This book is written in five sections. Through Jesus’ life, readers will learn the importance of being a good son, managing siblings relationship, true friendship, being a good husband by allowing your wife to be who God has called them to be and being a good father.
Through this book, I got to know much about Jesus’ life, the author’s life and what actions and behavior I should follow in my own life. This book is a great read. Before reading this book, I wasn’t aware about so many details of Jesus’ life. I am glad to get my hands on this amazing book. Writing style of the author is nice. Various quotes mentioned within the chapters are wonderful. I like to strongly recommend this book to everyone.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi My name is Hassanah White and Jaden Spencer. We are the authors of Did You Roll Your Eyes, Obedience and Wisdom God’s Way
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Did You Roll Your Eyes’ book?
I’m so grateful to say that we didn’t face too many challenges when writing this book. It was fun to dive into God’s word and learn what he says about Obedience and Wisdom. If anything, we were learning daily.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I’m (Hassanah) a poet and a big fan of Maya Angelou. Her play on words is art in letter form. Jaden is an artist and takes an interest in the complexity of streetart.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Our favorite spot to visit is the beach. The beach is peace, that’s what makes it so special. Our innovative thoughts are born when around theocean.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Before writing we must be focused, or we will get lost increativity
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Did You Roll Your Eyes’ book?
It took 9 months for the book to come tolife
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Did You Roll Your Eyes’ book to buy?
At this moment the book is available on Amazon.com and by email atdidyourollyoureyes@gmail.com
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Did You Roll Your Eyes’ ?
Jaden, the illustrator was strategic in making sure the book appealed to the youth. He made sure to add lots of color and a unforgettable image of the character on thefront.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
First, we pray and ask God to help us. Once we have an understanding from God we follow His lead.
“Ellas Tooting Trunk” is a children’s rhyming book written by Gavin Campbell and illustrated by Maham Ali.
Story features Ella who lives in the town of Zoolunk. She is excited to learn how to use her trunk to make a loud pawoo. Ella looked closely to her mother who pointed out her trunk and let out a loud pawoo. Read out the story to know will Ella be able to find her pawoo.
The book is a good read. The story is fast paced and exciting. Great book with colourful pictures. It gives a strong message to the readers that we are all perfect in our own ways. Language of the book is easy so kids could understand it.
The illustrations tell a story themselves and the writing style of the author is brilliant. I will surely share this story with my friends. I am definitely interested in reading more books by the author. Kids will be inspired to read this story.
Book: Brothers Born a Month Apart: A Surrogacy Story
Author: Lisa Pontzious
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“Brothers Born a Month Apart: A Surrogacy Story” is a children’s story book written by Lisa Pontzious.
Story features a young couple who went to the doctor and made a bunch of special eggs as they wanted to have a baby. Read this emotional story to know how Gavin and Logan are brothers born a month apart. This book will surely motivate aspiring mothers. This book will also help children who are born via surrogacy to know how special they are for their parents.
The story is fast paced and exciting. Author has written this book well and I am glad to get my hands on this book. The message given in the book is that we should never give up. This book is a great addition to the children’s bookshelf. The best part of the book is that it depicts how much parents love their babies.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
I am Georgia, 25 year’s old and a life-long Londoner. I’ve always loved writing. I was the type of little kid who wound up writing story ideas on napkins with crayon, or on my arm with permanent marker because inspiration struck when I was out, and I didn’t have a notebook and biro on me. I fostered this love for reading by attending Bath Spa University, where I graduated with a degree in creative writing, and a completed draft of my first short story – Sophie and the Shadow. Since then, I have started work as an editorial assistant for a series of science journals in London, where I continue to spend my evenings writing stories about fantastical worlds and magical children.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Sophie and the Shadow’ book?
The main challenge of Sophie and the Shadow was the editing. Because picture books are so short, it was really hard to edit, without overworking it and winding up second guessing whatever I wrote. Luckily, I had a few really good friends who were willing to look it over for me, and make sure I took a step back when I started to nit-pick too much.
Q3. When did you realize you want to be an author of Children’s Book?
Ironically, I was certain that I didn’t want to be a children’s author. I wanted to be a writer, sure, but I had always been more interested in writing the story than figuring out the age range and genre. I wasn’t writing books for children; I was just writing books.
Then one of my Uni courses required us to write a series of children’s books, aimed at different age ranges. To my surprise, I fell in love, and the very first draft of Sophie and the Shadow was born.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I absolutely love visiting Oxford. I have friends who live in the area, so I travel there often, and I think that it is just a beautiful city. It is also, coincidently the home of one of my favourite authors, Phillip Pullman who I had the opportunity to meet!
Q5. For which age group your book is suitable?
Sophie and the Shadow is aimed at ages 3-4, but it is suitable for all ages.
Q6. How did you come up with Sophie’s character who doesn’t like her shadow at first?
As a child, I always worried that I didn’t quite fit in. It felt a lot like everyone else had an instruction manual inside their heads, and I never got those instructions. With Sophie and the Shadow, I really wanted to create a real sense of someone who was different, but whose differences were necessarily a bad thing. At the end of the book, Sophie’s shadow is still shy, and won’t play like the other shadows do. But Sophie and the shadow have come to terms with each other and found a middle ground. Sophie has accepted the limitations of her shadow, and the shadow has become brave enough that they don’t ned to cling to Sophie quite so closely.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Sophie and the Shadow’ book to buy?
My book can be found on Amazon and, of course, The Austin Macauley (publishers) website. It can also be found online on a variety of bookstores, including WHSmith, Blackwells, and Waterstones.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Sophie and the Shadow’?
The first ‘novel’ I ever tried to write I wrote when I was about nine. It was very much cribbed from The Little Mermaid, but the important thing is that I wrote it on holiday, with the help of my younger cousin, Sophie. For about a year after, every time my aunt called, my cousin asked for an update on how the mermaid story was going. (Which I sadly never actually finished writing. Sorry Sophie). While I’d always loved writing, that was very much what cemented my goal to be a writer and I really wanted to acknowledge that with my first book. So, the title is in many ways a thank you to my cousin, (and an apology for the mermaid story…)
Q9. What suggestion you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
I know it sounds really obvious, but I would say just let children read what they like, without judgement. Nothing kills a love of reading faster than trying to make a kid read what you consider ‘appropriate’. I mean, obviously, don’t let your toddler read something filled with violence and drugs. But if they want to read above their age, or even under their age because those are the books they love, then let them do it. Forcing them to read certain genres, or certain age ranges because you think those books are more suitable, will only make a child reject reading entirely.
Q10. What does literary success look like to you?
To me, literary success would be my books having a positive impact on someone. Some of my favourite books as a kid are still with me today, even though I have outgrown them. Knowing that my books had the same impact on someone else would be the absolute height of success to me.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello everyone! I am Natty James, a rising author, screenwriter, editor, and proofreader well immersed in the world of creating works that lie in the genres of fantasy, fiction, romance, YA romance, adventure, paranormal romance, and more. I discovered my passion for writing at the young age of 11 where I fell in love with writing novels and carried my love for creating stories throughout my entire career. From being bullied and teased in school throughout my entire childhood, both writing and reading became a natural escape and helped to fuel my imagination and creativity. It suddenly become clear that writing was a part of the calling God had over my life as I decided I wanted to introduce stories that featured more POC and diversity to audiences desiring to be uplifted and entranced by something unique that would fancy their psyche. I currently have two stories published on the interactive storytelling app known as Episode where I have cultivated a total of over 27,000 reads and counting collectively. Outside of being a content creator, I am currently working on two novels and one screenplay where I am studying and learning all that I can to fully enhance my skillset and further my abilities in order to become one of the most prominent African American authors to date.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Audruhi’ book?
Oh goodness! Where do I begin? LOL. I would have to say it’s hard to say, especially since Audruhi is still a work in progress. This story, whose setting lies in a mythical world located within Africa, has characters that are native to the region of Kenya. Outside of that, the main characters live in New Orleans and then are thrust into this foreign world where all the mythical creatures of Africa reside. With that begin said, I would have to admit that world building and writing from the perspective of those characters, which live in places that I have never even visited yet, has been quite challenging for me. It has caused me to do twice as much research on New Orleans, Kenya, Africa on a whole, etc. so that’s been something that been a bit difficult as I desire to make the connection with readers to the setting itself as authentic as possible. Overall, writing has presented quite a few handfuls of challenges as I have had to restructure my old writing practices in order to appeal to audiences on a wider scale. In the past, I used to believe that my old way of writing would automatically win the hearts of many, however I found that my habit of writing sentences that are long and lengthy has proven that I need a bit of practice in terms of my delivery. For Audruhi, especially, since this story is a YA fantasy romance I want to be able to connect with readers who are fans of novels such as Harry Potter, Legendborn, Blood Like Magic, etc. As this is new for me, it has been taking a bit of time to grasp the concept of the plot, execution, dialogue, and many other factors that would go into making this story excellent. So, there has been this pressure on myself to do better and deliver this story in the best way that I possibly can in order to do it justice and move audiences with a unique storyline that they have yet to read about.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Oh my gosh! Stephanie Meyers, the author of the Twilight Saga, and J.K. Rowling have been my two biggest inspirations and role models when it comes to writing. I became obsessed with Twilight when it was first published and fell in love with the characters, the way Stephanie Meyers was able to write them so vividly it’s like we became to know them personally. My obsession with Twilight helped to encourage my imaginative process and come up with books that were tailored to the paranormal romance genres. Outside of Stephanie Meyers and J.K. Rowling, I would have to say that one of my all times favorite influential authors would have to be Nicola Yoon. I was so inspired by her amazing magnitude of creativity and feel good, fun-loving stories for young adults that her work (Everything, Everything, one of my faves) encouraged me and motivated me to get back into the writing game after years of being on hiatus. Other authors who are not as mainstream have had a huge influence on me as well. Tia Sirrah, the author of Unrequited and Broken is one of my favorite authors ever! Her book, Unrequited, is my absolute favorite book of all time. Other authors such as USA Today Bestselling Authors Shyla Colt and Koko Brown have had a tremendous impact on my writing career in terms of their intriguing plot delivery and outstanding writing styles.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite spot to visit in my country, the USA, would be New York. I love the fast-paced atmosphere, the food, the places to visit and sightsee, and I can go on forever lol. I was born there and moved to Georgia at a young age, so NY has always had a special place in my heart for that reason especially since there is so much life in the cultural arts there such as Broadway and other parts that make visiting fun and brings you that lively sort of joy.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Yes. Yes. And YES! LOL. There is actually a whole lot to do before diving in and starting to write a book. I would say research is necessary, especially if you’re writing about a topic that’s foreign to you. Also, it helps to brush up on your skillset by practicing as that will help you to better your craft. Reading is also an essential beginning part that must take place before you consider writing a story in order for you to learn from those who have published before you.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Audruhi’ book?
OMG! LOL. I can’t even really say. Again, since Audruhi is still a work in progress it has not fully been written and I honestly can’t even state when I think it will be completed. I actually came up with the idea for Audruhi when I was about 14 years old and that was X amount of years ago LOL. I won’t say exactly how long ago, but it was a pretty long time ago. I mean, it’s nice that I’m finally taking the initiative to get the ball rolling on bringing this amazing story to life, but low and behold it has taken me a long while to get here.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Audruhi’ book to buy?
Readers who are interested in reading the novel can find Audruhi, when it is ready to be published, on applications such as WebNovel, Wattpad, Inkitt, Dreame, and in the future Amazon Kindle.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Audruhi’ ?
Well, the book cover, illustrated by the wonderful @mystery.artistz, took quite a bit of time and detail. The goal behind it was to bring life to all the main characters by having them drawn together on the cover in a way that detailed each of their personalities. The pose was something I had in mind for a while; however it took a bit of back and forth with Mystery about certain aesthetics and styles that would be incorporated. God rest her soul! LOL. I know at times I wasn’t the easiest person to work with when she was drawing the cover, but it required a high attention to detail which she delivered with excellence. I had the idea going for the cover since I was a kid and she absolutely came through! As far as the title goes, I literally started to throw around names in my head by taking a syllable from one thing there and another syllable from another thing here because I wanted the name of this character and this story to be absolutely unique. Since Audruhi is an African genie, I wanted his name to reflect the fact that he is this flamboyant, atypical, extraordinary character whose essence is an amalgamation of various factors that caused him to be made into the being he is.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
When writing I try to keep things fresh by throwing in things that the audience would least expect in addition to adding content that is guaranteed to keep readers engaged and on their toes by even stirring a bit of controversy. For example, in Audruhi, since it is a YA fantasy romance, there are parts of the story where the two main characters, Audruhi and Zarina, are pushed and tempted to go all the way in taking their romance to the next level of intimacy. However, since Zarina is still a teenager those boundaries, although they will be pushed and tested, will not entirely be crossed. I try to keep my readers guessing and leaving some portions of the story to their imagination for them to visually process what they feel might happen next.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
I would say prepare to be amazed in a way that you would never think to be possible. This story is incredibly original and is not only set to keep readers on their feet with anticipation, but it’s also set to touch their minds and melt their hearts. Audruhi might also be the first of many books to come.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi, I’m Paola Giometti, a Brazilian who lives in northern Norway. At 11 I was the youngest writer in Brazil and I write books related to Arctic nature, folklore and Scandinavian culture. I have already published 8 books in Portuguese, and The Destiny of the Wolves was translated into English and was published by Underline Publishing and soon its Spanish version will also be available. I am also a biologist with a PhD in Natural Sciences and I work in cancer research. in the free time I write, walk in forests and mountains, and study ancient Scandinavian magic.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Destiny of the Wolves’ book?
First the book was written in Portuguese. Writing and publishing The Destiny of the Wolves was a very complicated process. I had already published a book when I was 11, but I didn’t know anything about the literary universe. It was at age 30 that I officially published the book and it was a painful process as some publishers asked me who I thought I was to be able to write a book about wolves. They even said that I only sold books because I have green eyes and that my literature was very weak, that it would never be sold to schools. I don’t know how literature works in your country, Sassy, but in Brazil there is a huge bonfire of vanities and I had to keep my head firmly on my goal, otherwise I would have given up there. But in six months I sold 1000 books, alone and working in events. It wasn’t easy as I did most of the work myself promoting my book standing at 7 or 11 days, twelve hours per day, not having enough money to eat properly, and I was always sick afterward. I wore contact lenses like a wolf’s eyes and did artistic makeup to help me in this marketing process. It really was a lot of work. Today I have a publisher to support me and only this year they sold more than 25,000 books to schools and readers in Brazil.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
My biggest literary influences are the Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho, whose perseverance was able to publish his books in several languages and today has more followers on Twitter than JK Rowlling. JK Rowlling with Harry Potter, Tolkien with Hobbitt and The Lord of the Rings, Philip Pullman with The Golden Compass, Rick Riordan with Percy Jackson, Dan Brown with all his books, Michael Ende with The Neverending Story, Bernard Cornwell with his series of historical books.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I post a lot of landscape pictures on my Instagram and TikTok and also on Youtube so I’m guessing you’re asking about Norway, right? I believe the place I most enjoyed visiting was the Horseid valley located in Lofoten. You can only get there by boat, and you have to go up a mountain, reach the plateau and go down the other side, so you can have the view I’m talking about. From there, it is possible to see a wonderful valley, with a lake at its deepest part, and a small paradisiacal river that descends in steps towards the sea. Walking through this valley surrounded by high mountains, we get the impression that we are very small, and that we are in the house of the gods. Further on, we then see a kilometer of dunes to finally reach a beach with very fine white sand and super green water. All landscapes in Norway inspire me to create landscapes and universes for my stories.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
There is a long process between working on an idea and bringing it into a book. It needs a lot of research, references, and that makes your book more believable to the reader, even if we’re talking about a fantasy story. Structuring the text is important so that you don’t waste so much time after fixing the book’s problems, leaving unnecessary characters, objects and scenes. I always do a research and one big scripting process before writing the book.
Q6. Could you talk about your new book Symbiosa and the Threat in the Arctic from Nordika Publisher?
Symbiosa will be published in English in December and will feature the story of a girl named Emma who became very ill as a child, but who was saved by a mystical procedure called Symbiosa, which connected her soul with a falcon. At the same time that Emma was saved, she developed very good eyes. In the book I bring the Sámi people, one of the oldest peoples in Scandinavia, who are devoted to the forces of nature and have a great connection with reindeer, as well as being known for their fabulous mysterious chants called joikes. The plot also brings an investigation into strange events that have been taking place in the city of Tromsø, with missing people and people who think they are animals. Anyone who likes books of mystery, adventure and mysticism will certainly like Symbiosa and the Threat in the Arctic.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
They can be found on Amazon and Abesbooks
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
Today, all covers are made by professional cover artists in the field of literature and there is a work in group to build this image. Usually the publisher puts me in contact with the artist and I tell the essence of the story so she or he can work creativity on it. My book titles are usually the last thing I create when I finish writing a book, as I already know the entire trajectory of my characters and the essence of the story. Even though I planned the book, the process of writing it does bring some changes along the way.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Different ideas and little explored usually bring me more satisfaction and interest in developing a story. I usually say that all the stories have already been told, and that the difference is the way they are told. I usually use the adventures I do in the mountains to make some new story born, as I see the stories written in the bark of the trees in the form of faces, just as I see my characters in the shape of the mountains and rocks. If I walk through a valley and realize that it could be in my story, my imagination, during the journey, I will put the elements of the story in the middle of the way, such as a castle of alchemist scholars, a portal among the trees, the “sound” of the northern lights and shapes, whether the northern lights are happy or sad… I sometimes draw maps based on the mountains here, marking territories for tribes made up of animals or other creatures. All of this is a way for me to feel that I’m adventuring very deeply into nature here and at the same time I’m brainstorming for a new book.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), can you share with your readers?
I love putting secrets in my books. Yes, there are a lot of them in The Destiny of the Wolves, but I’ll just tell you two of them. My family and I took many dogs from the streets and helped lot of dogs. We’ve had great packs. The characters are wolves inspired by my dogs: Kushi wanted to be the alpha, and after a few years she lost her leg. Dingo was a very clumsy and noisy dog, and Tuska was an old brown. I tried to give the behavior characteristics of my dogs to Kushi’s pack. The other secret is that The Destiny of the Wolves belongs to the Fables of the Earth series, and it was the first book published. However, it doesn’t matter the order in which the books are read, as they all connect and crossover with easter eggs that are revealed during the reading. Soon I hope to be able to bring the other books from the series into English, so that everyone can have access to these surprises.
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